Operating Instructions
Page 4
...Systems) decoder equipped R DTS is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at home it is switched OFF (during Standby). Remote Control of a concert hall in the playback source can be used to transform your home. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS ...audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of Other Components The supplied remote control can be reduced to a minimum so you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in the (Dolby) mode, decoding switches automatically according to ...
...Systems) decoder equipped R DTS is on, you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at home it is switched OFF (during Standby). Remote Control of a concert hall in the playback source can be used to transform your home. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS ...audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of Other Components The supplied remote control can be reduced to a minimum so you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in the (Dolby) mode, decoding switches automatically according to ...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
...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
Page 6
... 6 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 new and old batteries together... it is within five minutes of the following accessories with the receiver. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Switching this section under the heading "Preparations...
... 6 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 new and old batteries together... it is within five minutes of the following accessories with the receiver. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] Switching this section under the heading "Preparations...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
...during playback of your cassette and/ or video decks. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of another remote control which uses infrared rays. This will operate the receiver for up to the other PIONEER components simply by the transformers in this unit as illustrated ... near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. OPERATION 7 SET UP Introductory Information Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on the front panel of this unit. The receiver ...
...during playback of your cassette and/ or video decks. Remote Control To CONTROL IN terminal of another remote control which uses infrared rays. This will operate the receiver for up to the other PIONEER components simply by the transformers in this unit as illustrated ... near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the Î mark. OPERATION 7 SET UP Introductory Information Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on the front panel of this unit. The receiver ...
Operating Instructions
Page 16
... the best possible surround sound, be assigned to set up operations. Press RECEIVER. or ⁄ to the optical digital input 2. This switches the remote to switch the power of your surround speakers. SURROUND speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your center speaker. Refer...You only need to specify the type of speakers you change the placement of this unit on or off. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 19) Use to complete the following pages for ...
... the best possible surround sound, be assigned to set up operations. Press RECEIVER. or ⁄ to the optical digital input 2. This switches the remote to switch the power of your surround speakers. SURROUND speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your center speaker. Refer...You only need to specify the type of speakers you change the placement of this unit on or off. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) Use to specify the input to be sure to cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 19) Use to complete the following pages for ...
Operating Instructions
Page 21
...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 RECEIVER TV 1 Press . SET UP Preparations Optical digital input 3 setting Sets the input component to be assigned to output the test tone. FQ VOL VOL... 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...
...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 RECEIVER TV 1 Press . SET UP Preparations Optical digital input 3 setting Sets the input component to be assigned to output the test tone. FQ VOL VOL... 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
Page 22
...ENTER - memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 56 for the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on pages 44 to 50 and "Background Control of the following steps show you want to control. Each button can operate your...Other Components" on page 56, simply recall the corresponding preset code. Preparations Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to select the preset mode. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-...
...ENTER - memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 56 for the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on pages 44 to 50 and "Background Control of the following steps show you want to control. Each button can operate your...Other Components" on page 56, simply recall the corresponding preset code. Preparations Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to select the preset mode. MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-...
Operating Instructions
Page 23
...0 at the same time for as many components as necessary. 5 Press 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. After blinking ... UP 3 Press % or fi repeatedly to display the name of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component. 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...
...0 at the same time for as many components as necessary. 5 Press 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. After blinking ... UP 3 Press % or fi repeatedly to display the name of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component. 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 24
... 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 page 25) is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in ANALOG mode only). 5 Overload indicator..., when "DIGITAL" is selected in . ~ Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to "Front Panel", 7, SPEAKERS (A/B) on the remote control to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. = H.P indicator Lights when headphones are plugged in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this occurs, press ATT on pages 26, 27)....
... 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 page 25) is used to reduce the level of the input signal (available in ANALOG mode only). 5 Overload indicator..., when "DIGITAL" is selected in . ~ Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to "Front Panel", 7, SPEAKERS (A/B) on the remote control to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. = H.P indicator Lights when headphones are plugged in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this occurs, press ATT on pages 26, 27)....
Operating Instructions
Page 25
...Press to put in standby. Names of Parts and Basic Operations SET UP OPERATION Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). When the remote is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DIGITAL NR and MIDNIGHT mode are used to... operate the receiver. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - TV/TV FUNC button Press TV to turn on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER ...
...Press to put in standby. Names of Parts and Basic Operations SET UP OPERATION Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or off when listening to a surround mode (refer to page 21). When the remote is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DIGITAL NR and MIDNIGHT mode are used to... operate the receiver. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC + ENTER - TV/TV FUNC button Press TV to turn on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER ...
Operating Instructions
Page 26
... Stations" on or off . 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...
... Stations" on or off . 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
Page 29
...the digital input setting (Refer to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT set in "ANALOG", digital noise is input. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS... signals. For more details, refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS digital signal formats. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A...
...the digital input setting (Refer to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT set in "ANALOG", digital noise is input. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS... signals. For more details, refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS digital signal formats. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A...
Operating Instructions
Page 30
... noise is then processed by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). 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) ...52, 53 for explanations of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS. 30 Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (Refer to "Switching the Dolby/DTS mode" on . The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is output caused ...
... noise is then processed by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). 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) ...52, 53 for explanations of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS. 30 Each press changes the Dolby/DTS mode. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (Refer to "Switching the Dolby/DTS mode" on . The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is output caused ...
Operating Instructions
Page 31
.... If SPEAKERS B are used. Surrround operation RECEIVER TV 1 Press RECEIVER. FQ 2 Select the sound mode. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be sure to complete the set up procedures described in the range of each DSP mode can skip... CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER EFFECT +/- memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of 10 to SPEAKERS A only. SET UP Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible...
.... If SPEAKERS B are used. Surrround operation RECEIVER TV 1 Press RECEIVER. FQ 2 Select the sound mode. MUTING FQ TV FUNC + This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be sure to complete the set up procedures described in the range of each DSP mode can skip... CN.LEVEL 90 EFFECT +10 MEMU CLASS TV/VCR FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER EFFECT +/- memo MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT • The amount of effect of 10 to SPEAKERS A only. SET UP Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible...
Operating Instructions
Page 32
....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 the front panel. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC ENTER - Each press changes the display as follows... be adjusted in each surround effect. Sound Modes Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing on the remote control or /DTS on and off by pressing the button. Also, the effect level can be set the ADVANCED THEATER mode 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 the front panel. RECEIVER TV MUTING FQ TV FUNC ENTER - Each press changes the display as follows... be adjusted in each surround effect. Sound Modes Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing on the remote control or /DTS on and off by pressing the button. Also, the effect level can be set the ADVANCED THEATER mode to 90 by pressing...
Operating Instructions
Page 35
....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. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off. This mode allows you to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes...
....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. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off. This mode allows you to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes...
Operating Instructions
Page 36
...+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 front panel to select the band (FM or AM). Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual ... 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 locate other stations. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you want. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down FQ...
...+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 front panel to select the band (FM or AM). Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual ... 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 locate other stations. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. 2 The station you want. For Automatic Tuning Press and hold down FQ...
Operating Instructions
Page 37
The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 2 Press ENTER to a specific frequency using the remote control. SET UP Tuner Operations Direct Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to select the band (FM or AM). Example: To ... cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to the tuner operation mode. Press TUNER to set the remote to select the tuner. 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...
The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 2 Press ENTER to a specific frequency using the remote control. SET UP Tuner Operations Direct Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to select the band (FM or AM). Example: To ... cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to the tuner operation mode. Press TUNER to set the remote to select the tuner. 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...
Operating Instructions
Page 39
... select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP To select channel 7, press 7. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT To select channel 10, press `. repeatedly. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 2 Press CLASS ... Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to the tuner operation mode. 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 . OPERATION 3 1 39 For example : If 99....
... select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- MODE CHECK COMMANDER SET UP To select channel 7, press 7. Î AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT To select channel 10, press `. repeatedly. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A dB MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 2 Press CLASS ... Press FM/AM. 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to the tuner operation mode. 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 . OPERATION 3 1 39 For example : If 99....
Operating Instructions
Page 40
... the component you want to playback is recommended that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 40 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...
... the component you want to playback is recommended that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 40 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...