Pioneer VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Service Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS-G

Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT 1

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

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.

	IMPORTANT 2		The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be	Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal of a
			inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric	three - pin plug.
			shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should
	FOR USE IN THE UNITED		be provided with 5 amp fuse. As the colours of the wires in	NOTE
			the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with	After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the
	KINGDOM
			coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug,	plug must be replaced with a fuse cover which corre-
	The wires in this mains lead are coloured in		proceed as follows :	sponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug
	accordance with the following code :		The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the	or the word that is embossed on the base of the plug, and
	Blue	: Neutral	terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.	the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If
	Brown	: Live	The wire which is coloured brown must be connected	lost replacement fuse covers can be obtained from:
	If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket		to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured	your dealer.
	outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug		red.	Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to B.S.
	fitted.			1362 should be used.

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.

[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:TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

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

Maintenance of External Surfaces

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

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

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

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Table of Contents
Before You Start ............................................................................................................................	5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................................................	5
How to Use This Manual ..........................................................................................................................	5
Preparing the Remote Control .................................................................................................................	6
Installing the Receiver ..............................................................................................................................	7
Opening the front panel ...........................................................................................................................	7
Connecting Your Equipment ........................................................................................................	8
Audio Components ..................................................................................................................................	8
Video Components ...................................................................................................................................	9
Digital Connections ................................................................................................................................	10
External Decoder Input ..........................................................................................................................	12
Antennas .................................................................................................................................................	13
Speakers ..................................................................................................................................................	14
Connecting Additional Amplifiers .........................................................................................................	17
Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) (Except for the UK model.) ........................................................	17
Displays and Controls .................................................................................................................	18
Front Panel ..............................................................................................................................................	18
Display .....................................................................................................................................................	20
Remote Control .......................................................................................................................................	22
Surround Sound Set Up .............................................................................................................	24
On Screen Display ..................................................................................................................................	24
Setting Up for Surround Sound ............................................................................................................	25
Basic Playback .............................................................................................................................	35
Playing Sources with Stereo Sound .....................................................................................................	35
Direct playback ...................................................................................................................................	35
Sound Modes ..........................................................................................................................................	36
Selecting a Sound Mode ........................................................................................................................	38
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, DTS Sound or MPEG Audio ......................................................	39
Using MPEG audio discs ...................................................................................................................	40
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input .......................................................................................	41
Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) ................................................................	42
Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening mode ..........................................................................................	43
External decoder playback (front panel only) .................................................................................	43
96kHz 24bit performance ..................................................................................................................	44
Listening in LOUDNESS mode (front panel only) ...........................................................................	44
Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) (front panel only) ...........................................................	45
Adjusting the brightness of the display (front panel only).............................................................	45
Using the Tuner ...........................................................................................................................	46
Automatic and Manual Tuning ..............................................................................................................	46
Direct Access Tuning ..............................................................................................................................	47
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations .................................................................................................	48
Recalling Memorized Stations ...............................................................................................................	49
RDS (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception ..................................................................................	51
Remote Control of Other Component ......................................................................................	54
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components ..........................................................	54
Remote Controlling Other Components ...............................................................................................	58
Using Other Functions ...............................................................................................................	65
Recording from Audio Components .....................................................................................................	65
Recording from Digital Audio Components .........................................................................................	66
Recording from Video Components .....................................................................................................	66
Multi Operations .....................................................................................................................................	67
System OFF .............................................................................................................................................	69
Setting up the Direct Function ...............................................................................................................	70
Remote back light ...................................................................................................................................	70
Resetting the Remote Control ...............................................................................................................	71
Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving .........................................................................................	72
Dolby Digital ...........................................................................................................................................	72
DTS ..........................................................................................................................................................	73
MPEG Audio ............................................................................................................................................	74
THX ..........................................................................................................................................................	74
RDS (Radio Data System) ......................................................................................................................	75
Preset Code List ......................................................................................................................................	78
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................	82
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................................	84

PREPARATION

SET UP

OPERATION

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Features

MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) decoder equipped

DVD and other media recorded in MPEG audio can also be played back.

The MPEG logo is a registered trademark of Royal Philips Electronics.

Automatic Decoding of DTS

(Digital Theater Systems)

This is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects.

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

Automatic Decoding of Dolby

Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

No need to worry about program formats. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the 2(Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal.

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

Direct Energy MOS Amplifier

This receiver incorporates 5 independent 110 watt power amplifiers, built with high-performance Hex power MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program sources.

RDS (Radio-Data System)

With the RDS system, FM station can send additional signals with their regular program signals. For example, the stations send their station names, and information about the type of programs they broadcast, such as news, sports or music. This unit receives three types of RDS signals: RT, PS, and PTY.

True Home Cinema with THX®

Certification

The HOME THX CINEMA surround mode employs special processing to allow you to enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well designed movie theaters. You can enjoy this effect with both Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS sources.

Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. Lucasfilm and THX are trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd.

Advanced Theater Modes

This mode enhances the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved. The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of possibilities.

DSP Surround Modes

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode gives you the capability of transforming your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or movies.

Midnight Listening Mode

Midnight Listening mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible.

Digital Noise Reduction

Digital Noise Reduction is the latest technology for filtering out unwanted noise. It produces clear, resonant tones.

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 codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to perform more than one operation at a time.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in the Standby mode). Regarding the value of the power consumption in the standby mode, refer to “Specifications” on 84.

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Before You Start

Checking the Supplied Accessories

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

FM wire antenna

AM loop antenna

“AA” IEC LR6 batteries × 2

Remote control unit

How to Use This Manual

This manual is for the VSX-908RDS/VSX-908RDS-G Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver.

This manual is divided into two main sections which will tell you how to set up and use the receiver :

PREPARATION

First carry out the tasks below in this “Before You Start” section to prepare the remote control, then connect the receiver to other components as described in “Connecting Your Equipment” (p.8). Take special care to connect your digital components like DVD and LD players properly to be able to take advantage of the receiver’s surround sound systems (p.10-11). To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator, see “Display and Controls” on p.18.

SETUP

Performing the tasks in “Surround Sound Setup” (p.24) is essential to obtain proper surround sound.

OPERATION

To play some music or soundtracks, refer to “Basic Playback” (p.35). “Using the Tuner “(p.46) explains how to use the radio of this unit. Doing the operations in “Remote Control of Other Components”(p.54) is highly recommended so you can use this unit’s remote control for all your components. “Using Other Functions”(p.65) explains the other possibilities of the receiver.

“Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving”(p.72) provides details technical information and a troubleshooting guide.

The following marks and symbols are used throughout the manual:

Provides additional information, precautions, and advice.

Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display.

Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display.

PREPARATION

5

Before You Start

Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries

Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries.

1

2

3

AA dry cell batteries ((“AA”IEC LR-6)×2)

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

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.

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 components via the CONTROL OUT terminal.

IN

CONTROL

CONTROL

OUT

IN

OUT

Receiver

Remote Control

PIONEER component bearing the Î mark.

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

You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the receiver’s remote control directly at the respective components. 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 54).

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Before You Start

Operating range of the remote control unit

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the receiver is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this receiver while within the range shown below.

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 component	30°
	emitting infrared rays.
		30°
	• Operated simultaneously with another
	remote control which uses infrared rays.
		7m

Installing the Receiver

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.

PREPARATION

7

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 surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections. See p.10, 11 for more on digital connections.

The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

AC OUTLETS

DVD

S

1

2 3

4 PCM/ /DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS/MPEG IN

/MPEG OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S

R

L

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

DECODER

IN

IN

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR FL

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SR SL

R

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OUT

TO

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OUT

MONITOR

TV

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CD

C

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VIDEO

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A

MD/

OUT

OUT

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TAPE1

S

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/CD-R

IN

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CONTROL

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

OUTPUT

REC

PLAY

REC PLAY

L

L

L

R

R

R

CD player

MD recorder

Cassette deck

Turntable

or Cassette deck

(with REC monitor)

If your turntable has a ground wire, connect it to the(signal ground) terminal.

7 Audio cords

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

R

L

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.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Video Components

Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Dolby Digital you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). To cover all possible laser discs a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection (as shown here) and two digital connections (see the next page).

	DVD player	Video deck (1)		Video deck (2)
	(or LD player)
	OUTPUT	OUTPUT	INPUT	OUTPUT	INPUT
	VIDEO	VIDEO	VIDEO	VIDEO	VIDEO
	L	L	L	L	L
	R	R	R	R	R

The illustration

DIGITAL

R

DVD

VIDEO

is not applicable

L

AC OUTLETS

1

2

3

4 PCM/ /DTS

/LD

S

to the UK

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS/MPEG IN

/MPEG OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S

model.

IN

R

L

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

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OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

R

L

Y

TAPE1

S

R

/CD-R

IN

E

W

C

CONTROL

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

OUTPUT	INPUT	7 Front		VIDEO
VIDEO		5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT		EXTERNAL
		S-VIDEO	VIDEO L AUDIO R	DECODER IN DIRECT
			VIDEO INPUT
	VIDEO	PHONES
L				SPEAKERS
		Video
R
		camera
		(etc.)

	TV tuner	TV	VIDEO INPUT
		(monitor)
	(or Satellite tuner)		V L R

7 Audio/Video cords

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

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

Front video connection are accessed via the front panel input selector as “VIDEO.”

If your video components have S-video jacks, you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect them on the back of the receiver.

However, if you use S-video cords for your video hook ups you must also hook up your TV with S-video connections. Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hookups, you should use them for your TV as well.

PREPARATION

9

Connecting Your Equipment

Digital Connections

In order to use MPEG/Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not 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. The receiver has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs. A DVD/LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special AC-3 RF jack (if the LD player has one) as well as a pair of analog jacks (see the previous page). Connect your digital components as shown below. There is one digital out jack which is marked PCM/2/DTS/MPEG OUT. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R), you can make direct digital recordings with this receiver.

DIGITAL					R	L	VIDEO
						DVD	S
1	2	3	4 PCM/ /DTS			/LD
						IN	IN
PCM/	/DTS/MPEG IN		/MPEG OUT
	S		S	PREOUT		TV/	S
	R		L	EXTERNAL		SAT	IN
						IN
				DECODER
				IN
RF IN	F		F	F		IN	S
FM	R		L	L			IN
ANTENNA						VCR1
	C		S	F		OUT	S
			W	R			OUT
FM			P	S			S
UNBAL			L			IN
75Ω			A	L			IN
	TAPE2		Y
	MONITOR					VCR2
			R	S		OUT	S
			E	R
			C				OUT
			I		P
	CD			C	L		VIDEO
			N		A	MD/	OUT
		R	L		Y	TAPE1
				S	R	/CD-R
				W	E
					C

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

IN

PHONO

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

								AC OUTLETS
						SWITCHED		UNSWITCHED
						TOTAL 100W MAX		100W MAX
TO	FR	FL	C	SR	SL	R	L
MONITOR
TV
S
OUT
IN
CONTROL
OUT
	A	FRONT	CENTER	SURROUND		FRONT		B
	SPEAKERS		SPEAKER	SPEAKERS		SPEAKERS
		SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL		SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

DIGITAL OUT	DIGITAL	DIGITAL	DIGITAL	DIGITAL
OPT.	OUT	OUT	IN	OUT

DVD player		CD player		MD recorder		TV tuner
						(or Satellite tuner)

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			Optical cable
(or standard video cord)

10

Connecting Your Equipment

Example of Connection Using a DVD/LD or LD player

Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using the AC-3 RF jack and a coaxial or optical jack. If your player has an AC-3 RF output, this will ensure you can play back AC-3 RF signals. See p.34 for details.

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

AC OUTLETS

DVD

S

1

2

3

4 PCM/ /DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS/MPEG IN

/MPEG OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S

R

L

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

IN

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

R

L

Y

TAPE1

S

R

/CD-R

IN

E

W

CONTROL

C

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

RF OUT (AC-3)(LD)

OUTPUT

DIGITAL OUT	VIDEO

PCM (OPT.)

1

L

R

2 3

DVD/LD player or LD player

Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL-1 jack or DIGITAL-3 jack in this diagram) as well. You do not need, however, to make both. Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the “Digital-In Select” procedure (see p.34).

PREPARATION

11

Connecting Your Equipment

External Decoder Input

In some cases you may need an external decoder to play special DVD discs and the like. If you find you need an external decoder, hook one up as shown below. For most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.43)

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

AC OUTLETS

DVD

S

1

2

3

4 PCM/ /DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS/MPEG IN

/MPEG OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S

R

L

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

IN

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

R

L

Y

TAPE1

S

R

/CD-R

IN

E

W

C

CONTROL

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

»	»	»	»
SURROUND			FRONT
OUTPUT	SUB		OUTPUT
		CENTER
	WOOFER
L			L
R			R

Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks

You cannot use the tuner and phono functions with an external decoder input.

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Connecting Your Equipment

Antennas

Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below.

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend to the “T” shape.

(For best reception, attach horizontally along a window frame, etc.)

(See below)

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

AC OUTLETS

DVD

S

1

2 3

4 PCM/ /DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS/MPEG IN

/MPEG OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S

R

L

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

IN

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR FL

C

SR SL

R L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

R

L

Y

TAPE1

S

R

/CD-R

IN

W

E

CONTROL

C

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

7 AM loop antenna

1 Assemble the antenna.	2 Twist exposed wire strands		3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if
	together and insert.		desired) and face toward the
			direction providing the best
			reception.
	10	mm

PREPARATION

Using external antennas

7 To improve FM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

PAL

FM

ANTENNA connector

FM UNBAL 75Ω

75 Ω coaxial cable

ground

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

7 To improve AM reception

Connect a 5–6 meter 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.

	Outdoor antenna
FM
ANTENNA
75Ω	5–6 m
FM
UNBAL

Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire)

AM LOOP	ground
ANTENNA

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Connecting Your Equipment

Speakers

A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called “front” speakers in the diagram) but it is recommended to be used with at least three speakers.

Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.

The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub-woofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear from the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. Please use speakers rated between 6 Ω - 16 Ω.

Front Speakers (A)

Center Speaker

Surround Speakers

L

R

C

SR

SL

DIGITAL				R	L	VIDEO	AC OUTLETS
					DVD	S
1	2	3	4	PCM/ /DTS	/LD
					IN	IN
PCM/		/DTS/MPEG IN		/MPEG OUT
		S		PREOUT	TV/	S
				S
		R		L EXTERNAL	SAT
					IN	IN
				DECODER

IN

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

UNSWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

R

L

Y

TAPE1

S

R

/CD-R

IN

E

W

C

CONTROL

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

TV
(To be used		Powered sub woofer
as the center
		Be sure to complete all other
speaker)
		connections before connecting
	INPUT	this unit to the AC power source.

When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary.

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Connecting Your Equipment

7 Speaker terminals

1 Twist exposed wire	2 Loosen speaker terminal	3 Tighten terminal.
strands together.	and insert exposed wire.
10 mm

Speaker impedance

You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system. We recommend, however, using speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω-16 Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6 Ω −less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.

STANDBY/ON

Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the main power

button on the front panel to turn the power ON ( ).

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

First turn the receiver off (Standby mode), then press the

STANDBY/ON

STANDBY

DSP

STEREO

STANDBY/ON button while holding down the

/DTS

MODE

THX CINEMA ADVANCED

STANDARD

SPEAKERS button.

—OFF _ON

MPEG

PHONES

S-VIDEO

VIDEO L

AUDIO R

EXTERNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again.

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

VIDEO INPUT

DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR

SELECT

RF ATT

CLASS

FM/

You can choose the 8 Ω-16 Ω setting or the 6 Ω-less than 8 Ω setting.

SPEAKERS – BASS +

– TREBLE +

INPUT ATT MONITOR /SEARCH

MEM

TAPE 2

CHARACTER

SIGNAL

VOLUME

(This display indicates an 6 Ω-less than

SELECT

dB

ANALOG SP A

8 Ω impedance setting)

Main power

SPEAKERS

button

To check which impedance the amp is set to, hold down the SPEAKERS button for 2-3 seconds. You will get a display like the one shown below telling you the speaker impedance setting.

SIGNAL

VOLUME

SIGNAL

VOLUME

SELECT

SELECT

ANALOG

SP A

dB

or

ANALOG

SP A

dB

(This display indicates an 8 Ω-16 Ω

(This display indicates an 6 Ω-less

impedance setting.)

than 8 Ω impedance setting.)

PREPARATION

15

Connecting Your Equipment

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 speaker stands which raise them off the floor.

Front

Front

Left

Center

Right

Sub

Woofer

			Surround			Listening	Surround
			Left				Right
						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 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

Connecting Additional Amplifiers

Although the receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your system. If you want to use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make the connections shown below.

PIONEER projection TV (for center channel)

			Amplifier	Amplifier	Amplifier
			(for center	(for surround	(for front
			channel)	channels)	channels)
L-Audio
(MONO)	AUDIO	(or)	AUDIO	AUDIO	AUDIO
	IN		IN	IN	IN
	L		L	L	L
	R		R	R	R

DIGITAL

R

L

VIDEO

DVD

S

1

2

3

4 PCM/ /DTS

/LD

IN

IN

PCM/

/DTS/MPEG IN

/MPEG OUT

S

S

PREOUT

TV/

S

R

L

EXTERNAL

SAT

IN

IN

DECODER

IN

RF IN

F

F

F

IN

S

FM

R

L

L

IN

SWITCHED

ANTENNA

VCR1

TOTAL 100W MAX

C

S

F

OUT

S

W

R

OUT

FM

P

S

S

UNBAL

L

IN

75Ω

A

L

IN

TAPE2

Y

MONITOR

VCR2

R

S

S

FR

FL

C

SR

SL

R

L

E

OUT

TO

C

R

OUT

MONITOR

TV

I

P

S

CD

C

L

VIDEO

N

A

MD/

OUT

OUT

R

L

Y

TAPE1

S

R

/CD-R

IN

W

E

CONTROL

C

AM LOOP

OUT

ANTENNA

A

B

IN

FRONT

CENTER

SURROUND

FRONT

PHONO

SPEAKERS

SPEAKER

SPEAKERS

SPEAKERS

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

SE REPORTER AU MODE D’EMPLOI

The illustration is not applicable to the UK model.

Powered sub woofer

INPUT

AC OUTLETS

UNSWITCHED 100W MAX

Power Connections (AC OUTLETS) (Except for the UK model.)

[SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX]

Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the receiver’s STANDBY/ON switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.

[UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX]

Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of the connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.

CAUTION!

•Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLETS in order to avoid overheating or fire risk. This can cause the amplifier to malfunction.

•The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.

PREPARATION

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Displays and Controls

Front Panel

All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.

1 2 3 4 5 6			7 8 9 0 - =
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
				INPUT
STANDBY/ON				SELECTOR
	DSP		EON
STANDBY	MODE	STEREO	MODE
	/DTS		FL
THX CINEMA	ADVANCED	STANDARD	DIMMER
—OFF _ON		MPEG
				MASTER
				VOLUME
			DOWN	UP

~ !@ # $ % ^			&

5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT

EXTERNAL

DIGITAL

SIGNAL

VIDEO INPUT

DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT

NR

SELECT

RF ATT

CLASS

FM/AM

– TUNING +

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

PHONES

TAPE 2

CHARACTER

MEMORY

SPEAKERS

–

BASS +

– TREBLE +

INPUT ATT MONITOR

/SEARCH

– STATION +

¢ £ ™

1 Main power (—ON/ _OFF) button

If the button is OFF (_), the power of the receiver is shut off and the STANDBY/ON button (2) on the receiver or the remote control do not function. Pressing the button again will turn the receiver ON (—) and the receiver enters the standby mode. In the standby mode, you can turn on the receiver using the STANDBY/ON button (2) on the receiver or the remote control.

¡ + _ ) ( *

6 2/DTS buttons (See p. 36, 38)

THX CINEMA :Press to select the HOME THX CINEMA mode when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS, or a variety of other sources.

ADVANCED :Press to select one of the four Advanced Theater modes.

STANDARD(MPEG ) : Press repeatedly to select the STANDARD or MPEG mode.

2 STANDBY/ON button

Press to switch the receiver ON or into the STANDBY mode.

3 STANDBY indicator

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

4 DSP MODE button (See p.37-38)

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

7 Display (See page 20-21)

8 Remote sensor

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

9 EON MODE button/indicator

Press to select the EON mode in the FM mode (see “Setting EON” on page 53). The indicator lights when the EON mode is selected.

0 FL DIMMER button (See p.45)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

5 STEREO button (See p.37-38)

Press to select the STEREO sound mode. In this mode, sound comes from the front (left and right) speakers only.

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- INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. The source indicators on the display shows the current component:

DVD/LD :DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT :TV tuner or satellite tuner.

CD : Compact disc player.

MD/TAPE 1 :Tape deck or Mini disc recorder connected to MD/TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/outputs. TUNER :The built-in tuner.

PHONO : Turntable.

VIDEO : Video camera (etc.) connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.

VCR 1 : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1 inputs.

VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

= MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

~EXTERNAL DECODER IN button (See p.43)

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

! DIRECT button

Switches direct playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. It will automatically put the receiver in the STEREO mode for that function.

@ LOUDNESS button (See p.44)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.

# MIDNIGHT button (See p.43)

Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.

$ DIGITAL NR button (See p.42)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).

% SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.41)

Use to select the signal from the digital components.

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

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

AC-3 RF: To select an AC-3 RF signal. AUTO: This is the default. If there are both analog and digital input signals, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal.

^ RF ATT button (See p.46)

Press to turn the RF attenuator on when receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion. Normally, set the RF attenuator to off. This button does not affect AM reception.

Displays and Controls

& Tuner control buttons (See p.46-52)

CLASS : Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

FM/AM :Press to select the AM or FM band. TUNING –/+ :Use to manually tune into radio stations.

* STATION –/+ buttons (See p.48-50)

Use to choose programmed radio stations.

( MEMORY button (See p.48)

Press to start the memorization of a preset station.

) CHARACTER/SEARCH button

Press to select the character input mode, or initiate an RDS PTY search (see “Memorizing a broadcast station name” on p.50 and “Searching for a program by program type (PTY) on p.52).

_ TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.65)

Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MOINTOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it is being made.

+ INPUT ATT button

Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the receiver to distort (the OVER indicator will light furiously).

¡ TREBLE (–/+) buttons (See p.45)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

™ BASS (–/+) buttons (See p.45)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

£ SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons

A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A and B setting only plays the front speakers of both the A and B systems and the sub-woofer. Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and Multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.

A B A+B OFF

¢ VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.9)

S-VIDEO : Video input for connecting a video camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.

VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) :Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.

∞ PHONES jack

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

PREPARATION

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Displays and Controls

Display

All the display information is explained here.

		23			4	5 67	8	9		0	-
	SIGNAL ATT			LOUDNESS		MIDNIGHT DSP	STEREO	PRO LOGIC	VOLUME
1	SELECT OVER				H.P
	ANALOG SP			AB	EON			DIGITAL		dB
	DIGITAL		RF ATT		RDS
	AC-3RF		MONO STEREO						MPEG	TAPE 2
	AUTO		TUNED AMFM
	AC-3DTS MPEG
	L	C	R	LFE
	LS	S	RS
		=		~! @			#

1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators

3 Analog level indicators

Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see “Front Panel”, %, SIGNAL SELECT).

ANALOG :Lights when an analog signal is selected.

DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE1, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2).

AC-3RF: Lights when an AC-3 RF signal is selected (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2). AUTO: Lights when the receiver is set to select the input signal automatically (DVD/LD, CD, MD/TAPE 1, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2).

AC-3 : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played.

DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played.

MPEG: Blinks when the MPEG mode is selected, and lights when a source with MPEG audio signals is played.

2 Speaker indicators

Light to indicate the current speaker system (see “Front Panel”, £, SPEAKERS (A/B)).

SP #A : Lights when speaker system A is selected.

SP #B : Lights when speaker system B is selected.

SP #AB : Lights when speaker systems A and B are both selected.

OVER : If “ANALOG” is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to show that an excessively strong signal is being processed.

When this occurs, press INPUT ATT on the front panel to attenuate (lower) the signal. Also, when “DIGITAL” is selected in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights to show that a source containing an excessive amount of information is being processed. If this occurs, see p. 38.

ATT : Lights when INPUT ATT is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in ANALOG mode only).

4 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.44)

Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.

5 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.43)

Lights when the MIDNIGHT listening mode is on.

6 Radio Frequency/Source indicator

Displays the source or the frequency of the current radio station.

7 DSP indicator (See p.37-38)

Lights when a DSP or Advanced Theater mode is selected.

8 STEREO indicator (See p.37-38)

Lights when a Stereo mode is selected.

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9 2Surround/dts (MPEG ) mode indcators

2DIGITAL :When the 2Surround/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights to

indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, 2PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital.

2PRO LOGIC : When the 2Surround/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback. The indicator does not light when both the A + B speaker systems, just the B speaker system, or the headphones are selected for playback.

dts : Lights when DTS signals are input. THX:Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode is selected.

MPEG: Lights when the MPEG mode is selected.

(2Surround/dts ( MPEG ) mode is ON)

0 MASTER VOLUME indicator

Displays current level of master volume.

- TAPE 2 indicator (See p.65)

Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.

= Program format indicator

When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, the following indicators light to show the channels being played back.

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

RS : Right surround*1

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

~ LFE indicator

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

! Tuner/ FM/AM indicators

MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts with the MONO mode selected. STEREO : Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode.

TUNED :Lights when a broadcast is received. AM/FM :Light to indicate the current band (FM or AM).

EON: Lights when an RDS stations transmitting the EON data service is being received.

RF ATT:Lights when the RF attenuator is on. RDS: Lights when RDS broadcast is being received.

@ H.P (headphones)

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

# Character display

Displays sound modes, general information, etc.

Displays and Controls

PREPARATION

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Displays and Controls

Remote Control

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

= ~

1 SOURCE button (See p.58-64)

Use to turn on the power of your other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this remote control.

1

2

					2 MULTI CONTROL buttons
				Î	Use these buttons to select a source and the
					corresponding remote operation mode.
	S0URCE			RECEIVER
		OPERATION	OFF	!	For example, pressing the TUNER button selects
		MULTI	SYSTEM
	DVD/LD	TV/SAT	VCR1	VCR2	the built-in tuner and sets the remote control in
					the tuner operation mode.
		MULTI CONTROL
	CD	MD/	TUNER	TV CONT
		TAPE1

3

4

CLASS	MPX	BAND DIRECT ACCESS
¶	7	3 8
- TUNING +		- STATION +
1	¡	4 ¢
		- CHANNEL +

1 2 3

4	5	6
7	8	9
+10	0	DISC

RF ATT

DISPLAY

3 Component control buttons

[Tuner control]

CLASS: Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

MPX: Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts.

@ BAND: Press to select AM or FM band. DIRECT ACCESS:Press to activate the direct

#access tuning mode.

TUNING +/–:Use to manually tune into radio stations.

5		TV
	TV VOL	TV CONTROL	VOLUME
		TV FUNC

6
	EFFECT	MENU
	/CH SEL
7
8		ENTER
9			2/dts
	SYSTEM	THX	ADVANCED
	SETUP
0	REMOTE	MIDNIGHT	DSP
	SETUP
-

MUTE

FUNCTION

SIGNAL

SELECT

STANDARD

MPEG

STEREO

DIGITAL NR

AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

$STATION +/–:Use to choose programmed radio stations.

4RF ATT button (See p. 46)

%Press to turn the RF attenuator on when

^receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion. Normally, set the RF

&attenuator to off. This button does not affect AM reception.

*

(5 TV CONTROL buttons

The following buttons are used to control the TV

)only and can be used no matter what function the remote control is set to.

TV: Press to turn the power of the TV on/off. TV FUNC :Press to select the TV for remote control operation.

TV VOL +/– :Press to control the volume of the

TV.

6 MENU button

Use to display various menus on the TV screen.

7 EFFECT/CH SEL +/– buttons (See p.38)

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 mode (by pressing the *DSP or Advanced button until you get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect.

CH SEL : 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

22 effect in a sound mode or to adjust the channel level when making surround sound settings.

8 5/∞/2/3/ENTER buttons

Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other setup features (see p.25-34). Specific use of these buttons is described in conjunction with the operations they perform. For more information see each section.

9 SYSTEM SETUP button

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Surround Sound Setup” starting on p. 24.

0 REMOTE SETUP button.

Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components” on p.54, “Multi Operation” on p. 67.)

Press the SIGNAL SELECT and REMOTE SETUP buttons simultaneously to switch from the SIGNAL SELECT operation to EXTERNAL DECODER operation. Then press the button to get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. To get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again.

- MIDNIGHT button (See p. 43)

Switches the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.

= MULTI OPERATION button

Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. See p. 67 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode.

~ SYSTEM OFF button

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 also be turned off (see p.69).

For example :If you programmed power-on for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products.

! RECEIVER button

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

@ Number buttons

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. They are most useful for CD player and tuner operations.

Displays and Controls

# DISC/DISPLAY button

Press to switch the RDS data while listening to an FM station.

Each press changes the display mode in the order of RT, PS, PTY, and frequency.

This button can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode.

$ VOLUME button

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

% MUTE button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

^ FUNCTION button

Press to select a source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.

& SIGNAL SELECT button

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 AC-3 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2).

AUTO: This is the default. If there are both analog and digital input signals, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal. Press the SIGNAL SELECT and REMOTE SETUP buttons simultaneously to switch from the SIGNAL SELECT operation to EXTERNAL DECODER operation. Then press the button to get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. To get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again.

* 2/dts buttons (See p.36, 38, 72-74)

Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected sound mode. For more information on the modes, see “Sound modes” starting on p.36.

( STEREO/DIGITAL NR button

STEREO : Press this button to put the receiver into the stereo mode when it’s in a different sound mode. For more information on the sound modes (see p.38).

DIGITAL NR :Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (see p.42).

) DSP button (See p.37-38)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

PREPARATION

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Surround Sound Set Up

On Screen Display

There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them will not allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this, you simply need to keep the following rules:

1Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to hook up the receiver to your TV. For example, if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD player to the receiver, use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV. If you use S video cords to hook up your DVD player and the receiver, use S video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV.

2Always 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 do not select the proper one, you will not be able to use this receiver’s on-screen display, or, in fact see any picture from this receiver 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 receiver and then use composite video cords to hook up this receiver to your TV. This arrangement would still NOT let you see the on-screen displays from this receiver on your TV. The best idea is just to use one type of video cords for all your video component and TV hook ups.

Switching video system between PAL and NTSC

This receiver is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD (on screen display) and you need to set the receiver to the type of video system you have, either PAL or NTSC. If you do not match the system on the receiver with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV. People with multi-system TVs, do not need to worry about changing the setting. If necessary, follow the instructions below to swithc the type of video system.

								1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY mode.
STANDBY/ON								2 While holding down the LOUDNESS button, press the
								STANDBY/ON button.
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER								The video system type, either “PAL” on “NTSC”,
STANDBY	MODE	STEREO						appears in the display. It will be shown for about
STANDBY/ON	DSP							seven seconds and then the receiver reverts to normal
THX CINEMA ADVANCED		STANDARD
	/DTS							operating mode.
—OFF _ON		MPEG
5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT			EXTERNAL	DIGITAL SIGNAL				FM/
	VIDEO INPUT		DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR		SELECT	RF ATT	CLASS
S-VIDEO	VIDEO L	AUDIO R
PHONES
						TAPE 2	CHARACTER		Be careful to press the LOUDNESS button and NOT the
			SPEAKERS – BASS +	– TREBLE +	INPUT ATT MONITOR /SEARCH			MEM
									DIRECT button, which will accidentally clear all your speaker
									settings (see warning p.73).
			LOUDNESS					SIGNAL	VOLUME
								SELECT	dB	When a PAL system is
								DIGITAL
									SP A
										selected

SIGNAL

SELECT

SP A

DIGITAL

VOLUME

dB

When a NTSC system is selected

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

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Setting Up for Surround Sound

To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following setup operations. This is particularly important when using the HOME THX CINEMA, DTS, 2(Dolby) surround and MPEG sound modes. You only need to make these settings once. These setup operations use your TV to display the settings and choices. Be sure your TV and receiver are properly hooked up.

That gets them out of the way and you will not need to return to this setting mode unless you change your home setup by adding new speakers (etc.). The sound setup modes explained here are:

Speaker Setting (See p.26-27)

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

Channel Delay (See p.28)

Set up 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.29-30)

Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers.

Crossover Network (See p.31)

This feature lets you select which bass frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or front speakers.

Bass Peak Level Manager (See p.32)

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.

D-Range Control (See p.33)

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

Digital-In Select (See p.34)

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.

			Î	1	1 Turn on the receiver and your TV.
S0URCE			RECEIVER		Make sure your TV is set to the receiver mode.
	MULTI	SYSTEM
	OPERATION	OFF
DVD/LD	TV/SAT	VCR1	VCR2
	MULTI CONTROL				2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.
CLASS	MPX	BAND	DIRECT ACCESS
CD	MD/	TUNER	TV CONT
	TAPE1
¶	7	3	8		The System Setup menu appears on your TV screen.
- TUNING +		- STATION +
1	¡	4 ¢
		- CHANNEL +				System Setup
1	2		3
4	5		6			[Speaker Setting]
7	8		9			[Channel Delay]
						[Channel Level]
+10	0		DISC			[Crossover Network]
RF ATT			DISPLAY			[Bass Peak Level Manager]
	TV					[D-Range Control]
TV VOL	TV CONTROL		VOLUME			[Digital-In Select]
	TV FUNC
EFFECT	MENU		MUTE
/CH SEL
			FUNCTION
					SIGNAL	STEREO	VOLUME
					SELECT
	ENTER				ANALOG SP A		dB
			SIGNAL		AUTO
			SELECT

2			2/dts
	SYSTEM	THX	ADVANCED	STANDARD
	SETUP
				MPEG

REMOTE	MIDNIGHT	DSP	STEREO
SETUP
			DIGITAL NR

	To escape from this screen
	Press the SYSTEM SETUP button at any time again. None of the
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT	settings you made will be entered in this case.
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SET UP

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			Î	1	3 Press the 5 or ∞ buttons to move the hand to the
S0URCE			RECEIVER		mode you want, and press the ENTER button.
	MULTI	SYSTEM
	OPERATION	OFF			In each mode, the current settings are displayed automatically.
DVD/LD	TV/SAT	VCR1	VCR2
	MULTI CONTROL				We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up
CD	MD/	TUNER	TV CONT
	TAPE1
CLASS	MPX	BAND	DIRECT ACCESS		the receiver.
¶	7	3	8
- TUNING +		- STATION +
1	¡	4 ¢
		- CHANNEL +

1	2	3
4	5	6
7	8	9
+10	0	DISC
RF ATT		DISPLAY
	TV
TV VOL	TV CONTROL	VOLUME
	TV FUNC

4 Go on to the next page to continue setup.

To exit the System Setup mode and on-screen display

Press SYSTEM SETUP button again.

EFFECT	MENU		MUTE
/CH SEL
3			FUNCTION
	ENTER
			SIGNAL
			SELECT
		2/dts
SYSTEM	THX	ADVANCED	STANDARD
SETUP
			MPEG
REMOTE	MIDNIGHT	DSP	STEREO
SETUP
			DIGITAL NR

After you complete one of the “System Setup” menu items and return to the basic System Setup screen, the receiver automatically moves the cursor to the next System Setup menu item. For example, if you’ve completed Speaker Setting and returned to the basic System Setup screen, Channel Delay will be selected automatically. You can notice this on your TV screen.

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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Speaker Setting

The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 buttons to make a selection within the on-screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information.

Depending on your choices the sound will be routed differently, as explained here.

FRONT (default setting is LARGE)

•Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer.

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

(If you select SMALL for the front speakers, the sub woofer will automatically be switched on. 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 sub woofer.)

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 sub woofer.

•If you did not connect a center speaker, deselect it (NO). In this case, the center channel is output from the front speakers.

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 sub woofer.

•If you did not connect surround speakers, deselect them (NO). In this case, the sound of the surround channels is output from the front and center speakers.

SUB WOOFER (default setting is YES)

•Leave it selected (YES) if you connected a sub woofer.

•If you did not connect a sub woofer, 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 from the front and center speakers are all routed to the sub woofer.

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