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... available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.) Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Connections can be made to operate a variety of operations automatically. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be reduced to a minimum so you can be used to a DVD player or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel output...
... available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.) Manufactured under licence from Dolby Laboratories. Connections can be made to operate a variety of operations automatically. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be reduced to a minimum so you can be used to a DVD player or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel output...
Operating Instructions
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...12 Speakers 13 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting Up the Remote Control 22 Clearing the Remote Control Settings 23 Names of Parts and Basic Operations 24 Display ...24 Remote Control 25 Front Panel 26 Sound Modes 28 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ... 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 Additional Information 52 Dolby Digital 52 DTS ...53 Troubleshooting 54 Preset...
...12 Speakers 13 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting Up the Remote Control 22 Clearing the Remote Control Settings 23 Names of Parts and Basic Operations 24 Display ...24 Remote Control 25 Front Panel 26 Sound Modes 28 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ... 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 Additional Information 52 Dolby Digital 52 DTS ...53 Troubleshooting 54 Preset...
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...Batteries with the same shape may have received all batteries with the receiver. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances ... ones. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) . Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 The following precautions. • Never use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100...
...Batteries with the same shape may have received all batteries with the receiver. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances ... ones. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) . Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 The following precautions. • Never use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100...
Operating Instructions
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...leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 30 30 23 feet(7m) memo Remote control may cause a humming noise to the other manufacturers) by the transformers in this ... of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on each side of the sensor of the remote sensor as shown in the illustration. This will operate the receiver for up to operate other PIONEER components simply by leakage flux from the speakers. SET UP Introductory Information Operating range of...
...leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 30 30 23 feet(7m) memo Remote control may cause a humming noise to the other manufacturers) by the transformers in this ... of 23 feet (7 m) within 30° angle on each side of the sensor of the remote sensor as shown in the illustration. This will operate the receiver for up to operate other PIONEER components simply by leakage flux from the speakers. SET UP Introductory Information Operating range of...
Operating Instructions
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... or add new speakers, etc.). This is performed for detailed descriptions of the sound track. The STANDBY indicator goes out. This switches the remote to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies. SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode...FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to the optical digital input 2. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to the optical digital input 3. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to complete the...
... or add new speakers, etc.). This is performed for detailed descriptions of the sound track. The STANDBY indicator goes out. This switches the remote to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies. SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode...FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to the optical digital input 2. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to the optical digital input 3. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to complete the...
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...TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE, VCR 1 digital input connection is "TV". • You cannot assign the same component to turn off the test tone. 21 The jack most recently selected is established for each surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to more than one digital input jack. Setting the volume level...FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT the same volume from the SUB WOOFER seems quiet. • The speaker volume can be assigned to the optical input 3 jack. ...
...TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE, VCR 1 digital input connection is "TV". • You cannot assign the same component to turn off the test tone. 21 The jack most recently selected is established for each surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to more than one digital input jack. Setting the volume level...FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT the same volume from the SUB WOOFER seems quiet. • The speaker volume can be assigned to the optical input 3 jack. ...
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.... If your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. RECEIVER TV MUTING ... automatically set to control one of Other Components" on page 51 for the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on the remote control start to select the preset mode. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Press COMMANDER SET UP and 1 at the same time ...
.... If your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. RECEIVER TV MUTING ... automatically set to control one of Other Components" on page 51 for the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on the remote control start to select the preset mode. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Press COMMANDER SET UP and 1 at the same time ...
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...• All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is provided on the remote control blinks. CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL EFFECT 0 9 0 +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR ... signals and the first code may not correspond to be preset. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG dB ("VCR" is displayed on VSX-D508) SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SP A dB SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SP A dB A list of the component's manufacturer...
...• All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is provided on the remote control blinks. CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL EFFECT 0 9 0 +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR ... signals and the first code may not correspond to be preset. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG dB ("VCR" is displayed on VSX-D508) SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SP A dB SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SP A dB A list of the component's manufacturer...
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...pages 26, 27). 0 DIRECT indicator Lights when direct playback is received. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is set to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on pages 26, 27). When this indicator lights to indicate playback of input signal selected for the current component (refer to..., PRO LOGIC lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this occurs, press ATT on the remote control to "Front Panel", @, SIGNAL SELECT on page 25) is being processed. When this indicator lights to the left of LFE lights ...
...pages 26, 27). 0 DIRECT indicator Lights when direct playback is received. DTS : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is set to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on pages 26, 27). When this indicator lights to indicate playback of input signal selected for the current component (refer to..., PRO LOGIC lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are plugged in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this occurs, press ATT on the remote control to "Front Panel", @, SIGNAL SELECT on page 25) is being processed. When this indicator lights to the left of LFE lights ...
Operating Instructions
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... station classes during direct tuning. COMMANDER SET UP button Use to customize the remote control functions. (Refer to "Setting Up the Remote Control" starting on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). CH.SELECT : Use to adjust individual speaker levels. Use to input the... station frequency during preset tuning. Press again to cancel. 3 ENTER buttons Specific use of these buttons to select the remote operation mode. TV/TV FUNC button Press ...
... station classes during direct tuning. COMMANDER SET UP button Use to customize the remote control functions. (Refer to "Setting Up the Remote Control" starting on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). CH.SELECT : Use to adjust individual speaker levels. Use to input the... station frequency during preset tuning. Press again to cancel. 3 ENTER buttons Specific use of these buttons to select the remote operation mode. TV/TV FUNC button Press ...
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... repeatedly to page 24) - AC-3 lights when Dolby Digital signals are input, and DTS lights when DTS signals are automatically turned OFF. ~ Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ! /DTS button Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/DTS mode and the ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer...
... repeatedly to page 24) - AC-3 lights when Dolby Digital signals are input, and DTS lights when DTS signals are automatically turned OFF. ~ Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to operate the receiver. ! /DTS button Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/DTS mode and the ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer...
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...A SIG.SELECT 2 While SIGNAL SELECT is set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 29 To... prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL...
...A SIG.SELECT 2 While SIGNAL SELECT is set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player. 29 To... prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL...
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...demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is required. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set 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)...noise is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (Refer to "Switching the Dolby/DTS mode" on page 40.) - Sound Modes Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound RECEIVER ...
...demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is required. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set 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)...noise is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (Refer to "Switching the Dolby/DTS mode" on page 40.) - Sound Modes Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound RECEIVER ...
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... MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER EFFECT +/- If SPEAKERS B are used. memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is turned on, selection automatically switches to SPEAKERS A only. When...) before using the (Dolby)/DTS sound mode. This is particularly important when using the sound modes. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + This sets the remote to complete the set up procedures described in the range of each DSP mode can be sure to select the sound mode. (You can skip...
... MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER EFFECT +/- If SPEAKERS B are used. memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is turned on, selection automatically switches to SPEAKERS A only. When...) before using the (Dolby)/DTS sound mode. This is particularly important when using the sound modes. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + This sets the remote to complete the set up procedures described in the range of each DSP mode can be sure to select the sound mode. (You can skip...
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...SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off by pressing the button. Each press changes the display as follows. 3 STANDARD 3 MUSICAL 3 DRAMA OFF...of 10 to STANDARD. /DTS 32 Sound Modes Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing on the remote control or /DTS on the front panel. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC ENTER - If this bothers you, set in the range of Dolby/...
...SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off by pressing the button. Each press changes the display as follows. 3 STANDARD 3 MUSICAL 3 DRAMA OFF...of 10 to STANDARD. /DTS 32 Sound Modes Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing on the remote control or /DTS on the front panel. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC ENTER - If this bothers you, set in the range of Dolby/...
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....SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press MIDNIGHT. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - This mode allows you to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes. SET...
....SELECT 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Press MIDNIGHT. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - This mode allows you to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes. SET...
Operating Instructions
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..., because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is received automatically. 4 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 1 2 Press ENTER on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to select the tuner. Repeat to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the front...EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 MPX MODE 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the following steps show you how to locate other stations. When using the automatic (search) ...
..., because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is received automatically. 4 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB 1 2 Press ENTER on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to select the tuner. Repeat to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the front...EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 MPX MODE 2 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the following steps show you how to locate other stations. When using the automatic (search) ...
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...= 6 = ` = ` SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To cancel before inputting the frequency Press MENU, and enter the frequency again. OPERATION 37 Press TUNER to set the remote to activate the direct tuning mode. Each press switches the band: FM j AM MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 3 Press MENU... to the tuner operation mode. The station you want. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 4 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU ...
...= 6 = ` = ` SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB To cancel before inputting the frequency Press MENU, and enter the frequency again. OPERATION 37 Press TUNER to set the remote to activate the direct tuning mode. Each press switches the band: FM j AM MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 3 Press MENU... to the tuner operation mode. The station you want. FQ VOL VOL CHANNEL 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT 4 56 7 8 CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU ...
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...operation mode. OPERATION 3 1 39 For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in order Press CHANNEL +/- repeatedly. Press TUNER to set the remote to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class...to is received automatically. to select the tuner. SET UP Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control RECEIVER TV 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the channel you want . SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A...
...operation mode. OPERATION 3 1 39 For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in order Press CHANNEL +/- repeatedly. Press TUNER to set the remote to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class...to is received automatically. to select the tuner. SET UP Recalling the Memorized Stations Tuner Operations Using the remote control RECEIVER TV 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the channel you want . SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A...
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.../VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP CD TV/SAT DVD/LD VCR 2 4 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. (Refer to VCR 1 TVCONTROL...
.../VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP CD TV/SAT DVD/LD VCR 2 4 Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. (Refer to VCR 1 TVCONTROL...