Owner's Manual
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... relocate the receiving antenna. - model) The unit has been factory preset to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. If this position, for areas with the instructions, may be sure to confirm that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for U.S. FM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHz: Set to this...
... relocate the receiving antenna. - model) The unit has been factory preset to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. If this position, for areas with the instructions, may be sure to confirm that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for U.S. FM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHz: Set to this...
Owner's Manual
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.... POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Adjust onlythose controls that produce heat. REPLACEMENT PARTS - SAFETY CHECK - HEAT -The product should be mounted to keep from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. model) Only multi-voltage model is not properly set properly before plugging the power cord into the outlet only one blade wider than the other products (including amplifiers) that are unable to the product. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS...
.... POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Adjust onlythose controls that produce heat. REPLACEMENT PARTS - SAFETY CHECK - HEAT -The product should be mounted to keep from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. model) Only multi-voltage model is not properly set properly before plugging the power cord into the outlet only one blade wider than the other products (including amplifiers) that are unable to the product. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS...
Owner's Manual
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.... In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you can enjoy a clearer sound. 5.1 Channel Input By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks. 5 Channels of Independent Amplification This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of quality surround sound even at low volumes. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in the DO (Dolby) mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All rights reserved.
.... In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you can enjoy a clearer sound. 5.1 Channel Input By connecting components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks. 5 Channels of Independent Amplification This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of quality surround sound even at low volumes. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in the DO (Dolby) mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All rights reserved.
Owner's Manual
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... Remote Control Receiver Installation When Making Cable Connections Connections Antennas Audio Components Connections Video Components Connections Digital Connections DVD 5.1 Channel Connection Speakers Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up the Remote Control Clearing the Remote Control Settings Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display Remote Control Front Panel Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Selecting a Sound Mode Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning Direct Tuning...
... Remote Control Receiver Installation When Making Cable Connections Connections Antennas Audio Components Connections Video Components Connections Digital Connections DVD 5.1 Channel Connection Speakers Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up the Remote Control Clearing the Remote Control Settings Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display Remote Control Front Panel Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Selecting a Sound Mode Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning Direct Tuning...
Owner's Manual
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... audio components. CONTROL GIO . Li OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0 CENTER PRECUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT gUERE-, - %LAMP, SCAPUATRIOEPN: RD 02;1 CAUTION: mixmurnwwxuu r :L1ETS/T7:87/ IMPEDANCE SELECTORS V ■ RC D PLAY REC MD recorder or Cassette deck CD player *The arrows indicate the direction of your audio components as shown below. Connect red plugs...
... audio components. CONTROL GIO . Li OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0 CENTER PRECUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT gUERE-, - %LAMP, SCAPUATRIOEPN: RD 02;1 CAUTION: mixmurnwwxuu r :L1ETS/T7:87/ IMPEDANCE SELECTORS V ■ RC D PLAY REC MD recorder or Cassette deck CD player *The arrows indicate the direction of your audio components as shown below. Connect red plugs...
Owner's Manual
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... player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. Be sure to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. COAX: DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 : MD OPT 3 : TV (VSX-D608 only) MD recorder (VSX-D608 only) TV tuner (or satellite tuner) • Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cable Commercially available digital audio coaxial cord (standard video cords can also be connected as shown below . ANTENNA...
... player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. Be sure to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. COAX: DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 : MD OPT 3 : TV (VSX-D608 only) MD recorder (VSX-D608 only) TV tuner (or satellite tuner) • Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cable Commercially available digital audio coaxial cord (standard video cords can also be connected as shown below . ANTENNA...
Owner's Manual
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... center speaker shown below is CONTROL C l io (_54 * "k pet@t® (To the audio input) EttelleROMII G S- A (75)cD)co TR L Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C TV (To be used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, 1717 (Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or DO /DTS mode (VSX-D608...
... center speaker shown below is CONTROL C l io (_54 * "k pet@t® (To the audio input) EttelleROMII G S- A (75)cD)co TR L Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C TV (To be used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, 1717 (Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or DO /DTS mode (VSX-D608...
Owner's Manual
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... speaker. Press RECEIVER to select the mode you have connected. Press as on . SUB WOOFER ON/OFF mode (page 18) Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies. LFE attenuator setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the sub woofer as or >> to turn the power on or off. Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 1. Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch...
... speaker. Press RECEIVER to select the mode you have connected. Press as on . SUB WOOFER ON/OFF mode (page 18) Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies. LFE attenuator setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the sub woofer as or >> to turn the power on or off. Optical digital input 1 setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 1. Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch...
Owner's Manual
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... Multi-Voltage model) SURROUND speaker distance setting mode Use to set . • One step equals about 1 foot (30 cm). memo • Initial setting is placed directly in front in SPEAKER setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be set the distance of the FRONT speaker from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. model) Press A or V to set . • The low cut filter ON or OFF. Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut...
... Multi-Voltage model) SURROUND speaker distance setting mode Use to set . • One step equals about 1 foot (30 cm). memo • Initial setting is placed directly in front in SPEAKER setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be set the distance of the FRONT speaker from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. model) Press A or V to set . • The low cut filter ON or OFF. Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut...
Owner's Manual
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... SIIR47 fl 3,5 memo • Test tone is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 21 memo • Initial setting is output in Dolby (VSX-D508) or Dolby/DTS (VSX-D608) mode. Setting the volume level of SUB WOOFER sounds audibly small. • The speaker volume can be assigned to the optical input 3 jack. to adjust the volume to output the test tone. memo • Levels can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is possible. RECHVER 1 Press DC...
... SIIR47 fl 3,5 memo • Test tone is given to the Dolby Surround mode. 5 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 21 memo • Initial setting is output in Dolby (VSX-D508) or Dolby/DTS (VSX-D608) mode. Setting the volume level of SUB WOOFER sounds audibly small. • The speaker volume can be assigned to the optical input 3 jack. to adjust the volume to output the test tone. memo • Levels can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is possible. RECHVER 1 Press DC...
Owner's Manual
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... remote control returns to be preset. After blinking three times, all available preset codes is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to select another code (starting again from step 2). Clearing the Remote Control Settings Clears all presets and restores factory installed presets. • 0 Q.1) Press the COMMANDER SET UP and 0 at the same time for as many components...
... remote control returns to be preset. After blinking three times, all available preset codes is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to select another code (starting again from step 2). Clearing the Remote Control Settings Clears all presets and restores factory installed presets. • 0 Q.1) Press the COMMANDER SET UP and 0 at the same time for as many components...
Owner's Manual
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... Panel", 8, SIGNAL SELECT on pages 26, 27). 0 Tuner indicators STEREO : Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is received in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this occurs, refer to show that the program source contains an LFE channel. SP ► B : Lights when speaker system B is received. DTS (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is on pages 26, 27). Display 11 12 13 dts SIGNAL SELECT F -ir- ' THEATER I I DIRECT I HP SP).AB _ ` MONO I I ATT 1 MIDNIGHT: fl7INT:11 1 LOUDNESS' TSTEREO TUNED ANALOG DO PRO...
... Panel", 8, SIGNAL SELECT on pages 26, 27). 0 Tuner indicators STEREO : Lights when an FM stereo broadcast is received in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this occurs, refer to show that the program source contains an LFE channel. SP ► B : Lights when speaker system B is received. DTS (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is on pages 26, 27). Display 11 12 13 dts SIGNAL SELECT F -ir- ' THEATER I I DIRECT I HP SP).AB _ ` MONO I I ATT 1 MIDNIGHT: fl7INT:11 1 LOUDNESS' TSTEREO TUNED ANALOG DO PRO...
Owner's Manual
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Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to cancel. 0 A/v/ CD MUTING button Press to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - MULTI CONTROL moanI TV/SATI VCR' I rvmNnmL TUNER I vcrM' 12 00 DSP a Mga i l a TUC 6' aSgE ta cr) c:sM FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER COMMANDER SETUP ) 13 14 "CWIE er RECEIVER button Press to switch the receiver on the remote control used to mute the volume. Press again to put in the display. "MUTING" appears in standby. CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if.
Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to cancel. 0 A/v/ CD MUTING button Press to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - MULTI CONTROL moanI TV/SATI VCR' I rvmNnmL TUNER I vcrM' 12 00 DSP a Mga i l a TUC 6' aSgE ta cr) c:sM FUNCTION DIRECT FL DIMMER COMMANDER SETUP ) 13 14 "CWIE er RECEIVER button Press to switch the receiver on the remote control used to mute the volume. Press again to put in the display. "MUTING" appears in standby. CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if.
Owner's Manual
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... ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer to page 30, 32) MI button (VSX-D508) Press to switch between Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to the program source. This mode automatically switches between A and B speaker systems as follows. To listen to "Display" is weak, selecting "MONO" will improve the sound quality. ® TUNING SELECT button Press to switch between auto stereo and monaural ("MONO") reception of FM broadcasts. Use to bypass the receiver's tone control...
... ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer to page 30, 32) MI button (VSX-D508) Press to switch between Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic decoding according to the input signal. (Refer to the program source. This mode automatically switches between A and B speaker systems as follows. To listen to "Display" is weak, selecting "MONO" will improve the sound quality. ® TUNING SELECT button Press to switch between auto stereo and monaural ("MONO") reception of FM broadcasts. Use to bypass the receiver's tone control...
Owner's Manual
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...(Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select the preset channel. First press DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 (VCR on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". 0 DSP MODE button Press repeatedly to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. With digital signal formats other than these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources. 12 © MIDNIGHT button Press to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER...
...(Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select the preset channel. First press DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 (VCR on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". 0 DSP MODE button Press repeatedly to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. With digital signal formats other than these modes to produce surround sound from standard (two channel) stereo sources. 12 © MIDNIGHT button Press to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER...
Owner's Manual
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... adjust the volume level. 1 3 memo El 0 0 • When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with the RFD-1. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to turn on . C) Press RECEIVER to a digital signal which is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. C) Press FUNCTION to select the source component 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...
... adjust the volume level. 1 3 memo El 0 0 • When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with the RFD-1. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to turn on . C) Press RECEIVER to a digital signal which is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. C) Press FUNCTION to select the source component 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...
Owner's Manual
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... QJ' 0 Q-J MANGE Pioneer 2 Select the sound mode. • For 00 (Dolby) Press 00 • For DSP modes Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: 1 I = =MI= F- 1 COE)) El 0 0 0 (To 072) 31 This is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (The default setting value is particularly important when using the sound modes. THEATER 2 4- I ----÷...
... QJ' 0 Q-J MANGE Pioneer 2 Select the sound mode. • For 00 (Dolby) Press 00 • For DSP modes Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: 1 I = =MI= F- 1 COE)) El 0 0 0 (To 072) 31 This is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (The default setting value is particularly important when using the sound modes. THEATER 2 4- I ----÷...
Owner's Manual
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....i DIRECT F DIMMER I'M10DE CHECK 7 7 Pioneer Press to turn the program information screen on or off. CD A/v/ Use as cursor buttons to obtain information about programs. © Number buttons Use to select satellite channels. ® ENTER Press to select the position selected using the cursor buttons (A/v/-4/i.). 0 FI-4/ (GUIDE) Use to the TV/SAT operation mode. SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to "Setting up...
....i DIRECT F DIMMER I'M10DE CHECK 7 7 Pioneer Press to turn the program information screen on or off. CD A/v/ Use as cursor buttons to obtain information about programs. © Number buttons Use to select satellite channels. ® ENTER Press to select the position selected using the cursor buttons (A/v/-4/i.). 0 FI-4/ (GUIDE) Use to the TV/SAT operation mode. SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations memo • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to "Setting up...
Owner's Manual
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...-3 for the multi channel system with this compatibility with existing discs and players. As shown in the frequency range from 20 Hz to maintain this method, AC-3 is used to increase. It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in the following table shows the comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects. 52 Analog sound Dolby Digital (Monaural) sound (Monaural) Digital sound 2 4 6 Video Frequency 10 12 14...
...-3 for the multi channel system with this compatibility with existing discs and players. As shown in the frequency range from 20 Hz to maintain this method, AC-3 is used to increase. It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in the following table shows the comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects. 52 Analog sound Dolby Digital (Monaural) sound (Monaural) Digital sound 2 4 6 Video Frequency 10 12 14...
Owner's Manual
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... default. Sound is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are disconnected. • Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • Connect cord to page 13). automatically, • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 6). SIGNAL SELECT is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on page 21 to check the speaker levels. • Connect...
... default. Sound is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are disconnected. • Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light. • Connect cord to page 13). automatically, • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 6). SIGNAL SELECT is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on page 21 to check the speaker levels. • Connect...
