Operating Instructions
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... from the speaker and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Optical Digital Output The digital signal input can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be made to a DVD player or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this...
... from the speaker and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Optical Digital Output The digital signal input can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be made to a DVD player or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on this...
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...
Operating Instructions
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.... Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display. Power connection CAUTION! Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 The following accessories with the receiver. Do not use different batteries together.... cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)×2) \ ( 9 9 ( When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all of the following marks and symbols are switched on and off. If not, the preset codes may have received ...
.... Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or display. Power connection CAUTION! Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 The following accessories with the receiver. Do not use different batteries together.... cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)×2) \ ( 9 9 ( When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all of the following marks and symbols are switched on and off. If not, the preset codes may have received ...
Operating Instructions
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...page 22). • Do not place objects directly on the front panel of this unit to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component. All you to operate. If you place the receiver to leave more than ... emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. This type of another remote control which uses infrared rays. If the cables are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining...
...page 22). • Do not place objects directly on the front panel of this unit to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component. All you to operate. If you place the receiver to leave more than ... emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. This type of another remote control which uses infrared rays. If the cables are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining...
Operating Instructions
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...power on. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from the sub woofer. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of this unit on or off. Press % or ...Press ! Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 1. This switches the remote to make your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). The setting is particularly important when using the (Dolby)/DTS sound mode. SPEAKER (Front...
...power on. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from the sub woofer. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of this unit on or off. Press % or ...Press ! Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 1. This switches the remote to make your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). The setting is particularly important when using the (Dolby)/DTS sound mode. SPEAKER (Front...
Operating Instructions
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...is 0 dB. SIGNAL SP A SELECT ANALOG Press % or fi to set for the component and the jack formerly selected is turned off the test tone. 21 MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER 2 Press VOL + or - memo • Levels can be assigned to output the test tone. to adjust the volume to ... 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 set the optical digital input 3 (DVD, TV, ...
...is 0 dB. SIGNAL SP A SELECT ANALOG Press % or fi to set for the component and the jack formerly selected is turned off the test tone. 21 MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER 2 Press VOL + or - memo • Levels can be assigned to output the test tone. to adjust the volume to ... 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 set the optical digital input 3 (DVD, TV, ...
Operating Instructions
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... Cable TV tuner The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to blink. memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 56 for each MULTI CONTROL button. RECEIVER TV MUTING ...FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - 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 the components and manufacturers available. •...
... Cable TV tuner The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to blink. memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 56 for each MULTI CONTROL button. RECEIVER TV MUTING ...FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - 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 the components and manufacturers available. •...
Operating Instructions
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...COMMANDER SET UP to exit the preset mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. The remote control returns to display the name of all available preset codes is more 3... seconds. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SP A dB SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB ...
...COMMANDER SET UP to exit the preset mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. The remote control returns to display the name of all available preset codes is more 3... seconds. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB SP A dB SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB ...
Operating Instructions
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... mode or ADVANCED THEATER mode (except for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on , this indicator lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are not present in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights...signal. DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. SP 3 B : Lights when speaker system B is on (refer to "Front Panel", =, DIRECT on the remote control to indicate that a source containing an excessive amount of a Dolby Digital signal.
... mode or ADVANCED THEATER mode (except for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) 4 ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", 7, Number buttons on , this indicator lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are not present in SIGNAL SELECT, this indicator lights...signal. DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. SP 3 B : Lights when speaker system B is on (refer to "Front Panel", =, DIRECT on the remote control to indicate that a source containing an excessive amount of a Dolby Digital signal.
Operating Instructions
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...switch the test tone on page 22.) @ DIRECT button Use to playback original source audio. Four levels of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press RECEIVER first)] : Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/ DTS mode and the ADVANCED ... components, this unit. - 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). CLASS (+10) : Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes during...
...switch the test tone on page 22.) @ DIRECT button Use to playback original source audio. Four levels of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press RECEIVER first)] : Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/ DTS mode and the ADVANCED ... components, this unit. - 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). CLASS (+10) : Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes during...
Operating Instructions
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... signal is switched automatically.) 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...
... signal is switched automatically.) 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...
Operating Instructions
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...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 1 Press SIG. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL SP A SIG.SELECT 2 While SIGNAL SELECT... is fixed in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to one of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS digital signal formats. memo • SIGNAL SELECT is set to "...
...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 1 Press SIG. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL SP A SIG.SELECT 2 While SIGNAL SELECT... is fixed in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to one of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS digital signal formats. memo • SIGNAL SELECT is set to "...
Operating Instructions
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... noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set in "ANALOG", digital noise is output caused by the receiver...demodulator (RFD-1) is required. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL 3 2 VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT...the source component you want to play. Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (Refer to "Switching the Dolby/DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback procedure....
... noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set in "ANALOG", digital noise is output caused by the receiver...demodulator (RFD-1) is required. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL 3 2 VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 12 34 CH.SELECT TEST TONE ATT SIG.SELECT...the source component you want to play. Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (Refer to "Switching the Dolby/DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback procedure....
Operating Instructions
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... setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. 2 OPERATION 31 FQ 2 Select the sound mode. memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of each DSP mode can skip this step when using the controls on page 16) before using the...
... setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. 2 OPERATION 31 FQ 2 Select the sound mode. memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of each DSP mode can skip this step when using the controls on page 16) before using the...
Operating Instructions
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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. Each press changes the display as follows. 3 STANDARD 3 MUSICAL 3 DRAMA OFF 3 5-D THEATER 3 ACTION Refer to 90 by pressing ....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. Also, the effect level can be changed. • If the ADVANCED...
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. Each press changes the display as follows. 3 STANDARD 3 MUSICAL 3 DRAMA OFF 3 5-D THEATER 3 ACTION Refer to 90 by pressing ....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. Also, the effect level can be changed. • If the ADVANCED...
Operating Instructions
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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.
....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.
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 following steps show you want appears in the station. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down FQ and release when...frequencies one second, then release. This should improve reception enough for about one step at the first station it locates. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you want , see "Direct Tuning" on the front panel to enjoy the broadcast. 36 Tuner ...
...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 following steps show you want appears in the station. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down FQ and release when...frequencies one second, then release. This should improve reception enough for about one step at the first station it locates. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you want , see "Direct Tuning" on the front panel to enjoy the broadcast. 36 Tuner ...
Operating Instructions
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...10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER 3 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 Use the number buttons to select the tuner. OPERATION 37 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Press TUNER to set the...Each press switches the band: FM j AM MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 3 Press MENU to a specific frequency using the remote control. VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to enter the frequency of the station...
...10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER 3 SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 Use the number buttons to select the tuner. OPERATION 37 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - Press TUNER to set the...Each press switches the band: FM j AM MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 VCR 1 TVCONTROL TUNER 3 Press MENU to a specific frequency using the remote control. VCR 2 RECEIVER MD/TAPE DSP MODE MIDNIGHT The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to enter the frequency of the station...
Operating Instructions
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... skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. 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 the tuner operation mode. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP To select channel... 7, press 7. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT To select channel 10, press `. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 2 Press CLASS repeatedly ...
... skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. 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 the tuner operation mode. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP To select channel... 7, press 7. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT To select channel 10, press `. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 2 Press CLASS repeatedly ...
Operating Instructions
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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 "Switching ANALOG...
.../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 "Switching ANALOG...