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...power consumption in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other factors require that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance... att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in the playback source can be reduced to a minimum so 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...
...power consumption in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other factors require that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance... att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in the playback source can be reduced to a minimum so 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...
Owner's Manual
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... Supplied Accessories How to Use This Manual Preparing the 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...
... Supplied Accessories How to Use This Manual Preparing the 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...
Owner's Manual
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.... If not, the preset codes may result in the ON position. Power connection CAUTION! Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. oooi!0S0E0St'0w0o0 00 000L100 0 54} FM wire antenna AM loop antenna How to Use This Manual... and video components. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX) Switching this receiver. 6 Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following marks and symbols are switched on and off. Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you load new...
.... If not, the preset codes may result in the ON position. Power connection CAUTION! Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. oooi!0S0E0St'0w0o0 00 000L100 0 54} FM wire antenna AM loop antenna How to Use This Manual... and video components. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX) Switching this receiver. 6 Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following marks and symbols are switched on and off. Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you load new...
Owner's Manual
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... this unit. This will operate the receiver for up to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. If you to arrange cables in the receiver. Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor El] on the front panel...
... this unit. This will operate the receiver for up to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. If you to arrange cables in the receiver. Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor El] on the front panel...
Owner's Manual
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...from your listening position to your surround speakers. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be sent to the surround setup mode. The... pages for detailed descriptions of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. NIENICOMMMFD REMOTE CONTROL LIN, 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to select the mode...FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. Press RECEIVER. Press as on . Press RECEIVER to your initial adjustments in the order described below. CENTER speaker distance setting mode...
...from your listening position to your surround speakers. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be sent to the surround setup mode. The... pages for detailed descriptions of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. NIENICOMMMFD REMOTE CONTROL LIN, 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to select the mode...FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. Press RECEIVER. Press as on . Press RECEIVER to your initial adjustments in the order described below. CENTER speaker distance setting mode...
Owner's Manual
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...blink. I vecEiva1 ND/TAPE'. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set to control one of Other Components" on the remote control start to operate your component(s) are listed in the display. 22 U. f -TEEN r 1 BUT TEST:4E aR scsE.Ec-! - The... Other Components" on pages 44 to 50 and "Background Control of the following steps show you want to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to select the preset mode. MSS+ ® 0 CLASS TvrDCC RACOON DIRECT ROAMED (=-D 1 IMODECHECK • COMMANDE SET UP ...
...blink. I vecEiva1 ND/TAPE'. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set to control one of Other Components" on the remote control start to operate your component(s) are listed in the display. 22 U. f -TEEN r 1 BUT TEST:4E aR scsE.Ec-! - The... Other Components" on pages 44 to 50 and "Background Control of the following steps show you want to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to select the preset mode. MSS+ ® 0 CLASS TvrDCC RACOON DIRECT ROAMED (=-D 1 IMODECHECK • COMMANDE SET UP ...
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...is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be preset. T0SHIIIR t PI.J51-4 909 -BL. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is more 3 seconds. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal...as necessary. 5 Press COMMANDER SET UP to the previous operation mode. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. The remote control returns to exit the preset mode. 3 Press A or v repeatedly to your component. VCR I :OR -ob.. PL....
...is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be preset. T0SHIIIR t PI.J51-4 909 -BL. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is more 3 seconds. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal...as necessary. 5 Press COMMANDER SET UP to the previous operation mode. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. The remote control returns to exit the preset mode. 3 Press A or v repeatedly to your component. VCR I :OR -ob.. PL....
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... indicates the maximum level. • Depending on page 25) is used to pages 31 and 32. 5-D THEATER indicator (VSX-D608 only) Lights when 5-D THEATER is set to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. • H.P indicator Lights when headphones are not present in all parts of the input signal (... mode (except for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (VSXD608) Lights when the DSP mode is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", ©, Number buttons on the level settings for the current component (refer to show that an...
... indicates the maximum level. • Depending on page 25) is used to pages 31 and 32. 5-D THEATER indicator (VSX-D608 only) Lights when 5-D THEATER is set to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. • H.P indicator Lights when headphones are not present in all parts of the input signal (... mode (except for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (VSXD608) Lights when the DSP mode is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", ©, Number buttons on the level settings for the current component (refer to show that an...
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CD MUTING button Press to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to cancel. 0 A/v/ 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. CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to put in the display. "MUTING" appears in standby.
CD MUTING button Press to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to cancel. 0 A/v/ 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. CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to put in the display. "MUTING" appears in standby.
Owner's Manual
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...of the low and high frequencies so they can be more information about Dolby Digital.) r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. ® BASS (+/-) button Press to... adjust low frequencies in the display (refer to raise the level of FM broadcasts. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote ...
...of the low and high frequencies so they can be more information about Dolby Digital.) r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to bypass the receiver's tone control circuitry or level control for more easily heard when listening at low volumes. ® BASS (+/-) button Press to... adjust low frequencies in the display (refer to raise the level of FM broadcasts. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote ...
Owner's Manual
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... and DIGITAL signal selection. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to "DIGITAL". • Some...
... and DIGITAL signal selection. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to "DIGITAL". • Some...
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...receiver at the digital input jacks. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. D508) mode on the power of the playback component. Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX...-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the component you want to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote... Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound RECEIVER 5 3 2 CH, I'll, [EI 73 rTAT§III3 [vcRI MI DSE, MOW TEST • 57::' Pioneer 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of ...
...receiver at the digital input jacks. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. D508) mode on the power of the playback component. Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX...-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the component you want to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote... Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound RECEIVER 5 3 2 CH, I'll, [EI 73 rTAT§III3 [vcRI MI DSE, MOW TEST • 57::' Pioneer 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of ...
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... 90 (The default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can be adjusted in "Setting Up for VSX-D608) NOUVI:13d0 O 0 CZ= - Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible...receiver.) VOL • I 1,NNEL IDVDiLDI I "ROSATI I CD I VCR 2 IFE[Eiri flOfTAKI VID*)1T 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 THEATER 2 4- This sets the remote...
... 90 (The default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can be adjusted in "Setting Up for VSX-D608) NOUVI:13d0 O 0 CZ= - Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible...receiver.) VOL • I 1,NNEL IDVDiLDI I "ROSATI I CD I VCR 2 IFE[Eiri flOfTAKI VID*)1T 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 THEATER 2 4- This sets the remote...
Owner's Manual
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... tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is received automatically. 4 U O -1 C I. _I n LI - RECEIVER (i) • EC: 3 /0L , LLI ;) cz.) LL)I ; ; -8 Id. 3 MPX MODE O 0 C- I I (2) LLI) - •- 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to enjoy the broadcast. 36 This should improve...
... tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is received automatically. 4 U O -1 C I. _I n LI - RECEIVER (i) • EC: 3 /0L , LLI ;) cz.) LL)I ; ; -8 Id. 3 MPX MODE O 0 C- I I (2) LLI) - •- 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to enjoy the broadcast. 36 This should improve...
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...;I 11 ci U LI - Direct Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 ANN VCR2 fUNC1lON DIPfl Pioneer 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. 4 3 C 11/1 I 1I -B I. 4 Use the number buttons to enter... the frequency of the station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 Press ENTER to select the band (FM or ...
...;I 11 ci U LI - Direct Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 ANN VCR2 fUNC1lON DIPfl Pioneer 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel. 4 3 C 11/1 I 1I -B I. 4 Use the number buttons to enter... the frequency of the station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 Press ENTER to select the band (FM or ...
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... ®66 ® Weft + UC „j CIA 5 FUNCTION ACT = MODE CHECK ( FL DIMMER COHMNDER SET UP /pioneer 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- s Ede To skip through each channel in... class B at channel 7. -a -1 jI I n r- Recalling the Memorized Stations NOIIVII3d0 Using the remote control 1 RECEIVER O 1) II 'F /7 VOLT V0L ANN IDVDILDI MUT Fdll If®IltryalNlnatlliLTUNER1 you I a Li - n I IdB 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to the ...
... ®66 ® Weft + UC „j CIA 5 FUNCTION ACT = MODE CHECK ( FL DIMMER COHMNDER SET UP /pioneer 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select a class. 3 Press STATION +/- s Ede To skip through each channel in... class B at channel 7. -a -1 jI I n r- Recalling the Memorized Stations NOIIVII3d0 Using the remote control 1 RECEIVER O 1) II 'F /7 VOLT V0L ANN IDVDILDI MUT Fdll If®IltryalNlnatlliLTUNER1 you I a Li - n I IdB 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to the ...
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... volume level in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - memo • Depending on the channel level setting, the MAX volume level may differ 0 to -10 dB from the level displayed. • When this receiver is displayed in the range of the... DVD/LD 4- VIDEO 4- TV/SAT VCR DVD/LD VSX-D608 0 O O C 4 6 o o VSX-D508 4 6 O O O C ;=== x=''o o o) Al Press SIG. STANDBY Be sure that you want to playback is not going to select the source you turn on the receiver. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the...
... volume level in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - memo • Depending on the channel level setting, the MAX volume level may differ 0 to -10 dB from the level displayed. • When this receiver is displayed in the range of the... DVD/LD 4- VIDEO 4- TV/SAT VCR DVD/LD VSX-D608 0 O O C 4 6 o o VSX-D508 4 6 O O O C ;=== x=''o o o) Al Press SIG. STANDBY Be sure that you want to playback is not going to select the source you turn on the receiver. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the...
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...8226; Recordings cannot be recorded. CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the recording device. Press SIG. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select "ANALOG" when making analog recordings... MONITOR SIG. OE=11===l1= R I PICEIViR WOMEN 55551F05 IA41i41T 0 CD 0 0 -1(11. 15, TE(51:555 0csag 01LE'va 4- memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of MD/TAPE 1 cannot be made from TAPE 2 MONITOR to MD...
...8226; Recordings cannot be recorded. CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the recording device. Press SIG. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select "ANALOG" when making analog recordings... MONITOR SIG. OE=11===l1= R I PICEIViR WOMEN 55551F05 IA41i41T 0 CD 0 0 -1(11. 15, TE(51:555 0csag 01LE'va 4- memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of MD/TAPE 1 cannot be made from TAPE 2 MONITOR to MD...
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...remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to choose "ANALOG". (Refer to digital, and similarly from the source component. "orieer VSX-D608 SIGNAL SELECT memo • Recording cannot be difficult to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D508) jacks. Be sure to record. OLE MOW I CD DSM? SCESECT 4 SIG. memo The receiver...'s volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal. RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U ...
...remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to choose "ANALOG". (Refer to digital, and similarly from the source component. "orieer VSX-D608 SIGNAL SELECT memo • Recording cannot be difficult to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D508) jacks. Be sure to record. OLE MOW I CD DSM? SCESECT 4 SIG. memo The receiver...'s volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal. RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U ...
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... CONTROL) two times in succession to the beginning of the next chapter (track). Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of the current chapter (track). i , RECEIVER l (C) :ER+ CD 11 VOL d - O P>oneer HEA1DTF CO, r Press to switch the DVD or LD player on and off . 11 Press to... LD player operations memo Before attempting to perform these operations, press the DVD/LD (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to its former condition. *With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can operate the player by pressing the following chapters (tracks). ® MENU ...
... CONTROL) two times in succession to the beginning of the next chapter (track). Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of the current chapter (track). i , RECEIVER l (C) :ER+ CD 11 VOL d - O P>oneer HEA1DTF CO, r Press to switch the DVD or LD player on and off . 11 Press to... LD player operations memo Before attempting to perform these operations, press the DVD/LD (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to its former condition. *With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can operate the player by pressing the following chapters (tracks). ® MENU ...
