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...the appropriate preset code. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", " and double-D symbol are trademarks of quality surround sound even at low volumes. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in simulated Dolby Digital. All rights reserved. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you...can enjoy the effects of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connections can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to perform a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. With 5-D THEATER, you to operate a variety of a concert hall (MUSICAL). Manufactured under...
...the appropriate preset code. "Dolby", "AC-3", "Pro Logic", " and double-D symbol are trademarks of quality surround sound even at low volumes. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in simulated Dolby Digital. All rights reserved. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you...can enjoy the effects of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connections can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to perform a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. With 5-D THEATER, you to operate a variety of a concert hall (MUSICAL). Manufactured under...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is described below . The factory setting for Surround Sound" on page 16) The digital signal input is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. When you use optical digital input ...fiber-optic cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to insert completely. To assign the digital inputs, refer to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is required. E B-IGO/SPEAKER 4 CAUTION: smnsrAucnox 0=0 T -LESS TF:E2,1' 0=1 N- COAX: DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 :...
...LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is described below . The factory setting for Surround Sound" on page 16) The digital signal input is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. When you use optical digital input ...fiber-optic cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to insert completely. To assign the digital inputs, refer to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is required. E B-IGO/SPEAKER 4 CAUTION: smnsrAucnox 0=0 T -LESS TF:E2,1' 0=1 N- COAX: DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 :...
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Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as blow dryers and irons to secure it in the ON position. Total power consumption of the TV, be difficult to the ... TV or monitor is localized at equal distances from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Front Left Sub Woofer Center Front Right Surround Left O 0 0 O O O =7" Surround Right Listening Position memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. When connecting components to prevent accidents and improve...
Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as blow dryers and irons to secure it in the ON position. Total power consumption of the TV, be difficult to the ... TV or monitor is localized at equal distances from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Front Left Sub Woofer Center Front Right Surround Left O 0 0 O O O =7" Surround Right Listening Position memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. When connecting components to prevent accidents and improve...
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...speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from the sub woofer. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of speakers you change the placement of...optical digital input 1. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers. Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Dynamic range control setting mode ...
...speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from the sub woofer. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of speakers you change the placement of...optical digital input 1. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers. Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Dynamic range control setting mode ...
Owner's Manual
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... in.), please set to Large. 1 Press A or V to set the front speaker. C. -- 73 lea * Press >> to advance to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. In this case, all bass frequencies are set to Large if the front speakers are sent to Small. L. -- In the display, "F", "C", and "S" ...of the speaker system you did not connect a sub woofer. • Select "FS" to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer. (The center and surround speakers cannot be set to the sub woofer.) I .". Speaker size is denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for small speakers, and "*" (asterisk)...
... in.), please set to Large. 1 Press A or V to set the front speaker. C. -- 73 lea * Press >> to advance to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. In this case, all bass frequencies are set to Large if the front speakers are sent to Small. L. -- In the display, "F", "C", and "S" ...of the speaker system you did not connect a sub woofer. • Select "FS" to send bass frequencies to the sub woofer. (The center and surround speakers cannot be set to the sub woofer.) I .". Speaker size is denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for small speakers, and "*" (asterisk)...
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... automatically locks the sub woofer in "SPEAKER setting mode" sends the respective channels' bass frequencies to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. memo • Initial setting is used . Set the LFE attenuator as needed to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers). LFE attenuator setting... dB or ** dB (.O)). 18 SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is "100 Hz". • If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are used or not. LJ I,' L II I LII -B iaa Press A or V to the sub woofer (or Large speakers).
... automatically locks the sub woofer in "SPEAKER setting mode" sends the respective channels' bass frequencies to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. memo • Initial setting is used . Set the LFE attenuator as needed to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers). LFE attenuator setting... dB or ** dB (.O)). 18 SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is "100 Hz". • If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are used or not. LJ I,' L II I LII -B iaa Press A or V to the sub woofer (or Large speakers).
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... model). • One step equals about 1 foot (30 cm). 5 10 (U. HI IL] + L. -e iaa (U. Set the distance of the SURROUND speaker from the main listening position (up to hear sounds coming from the Front and Center speakers will be heard before the Front speakers. S. This means that the... Id. (Multi-Voltage model) Press .L or o to set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to 30 steps). 19 AD I r0l N -B Press A or V to delay the sound from the Center speaker so that the sound from the main listening position (up to "OFF" in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF...
... model). • One step equals about 1 foot (30 cm). 5 10 (U. HI IL] + L. -e iaa (U. Set the distance of the SURROUND speaker from the main listening position (up to hear sounds coming from the Front and Center speakers will be heard before the Front speakers. S. This means that the... Id. (Multi-Voltage model) Press .L or o to set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to 30 steps). 19 AD I r0l N -B Press A or V to delay the sound from the Center speaker so that the sound from the main listening position (up to "OFF" in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF...
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The jack most recently selected is established for each surround mode. • When both the DSP mode and Dolby Surroud mode are turned on VSX-D508) digital input connection is only output in the following order. Setting the volume level of each speaker when seated in the main listening position.... Dolby/DTS (VSX-D608) mode. memo • Initial setting is 0 dB. fpicsnter .71 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo • The sound pressure of SUB WOOFER sounds audibly small. •...
The jack most recently selected is established for each surround mode. • When both the DSP mode and Dolby Surroud mode are turned on VSX-D508) digital input connection is only output in the following order. Setting the volume level of each speaker when seated in the main listening position.... Dolby/DTS (VSX-D608) mode. memo • Initial setting is 0 dB. fpicsnter .71 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo • The sound pressure of SUB WOOFER sounds audibly small. •...
Owner's Manual
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... the sound track). is off. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on the level settings for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (VSXD608) Lights when the DSP mode is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes...receiver is being processed. L Left front*1*2, C : Center*', R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono)*2, RS : Right surround*' *1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital playback. *2: Indicates Dolby surround playback. • LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to attenuate the signal. Volume level...
... the sound track). is off. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on the level settings for 5-D THEATER) is selected. (VSXD608) Lights when the DSP mode is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes...receiver is being processed. L Left front*1*2, C : Center*', R : Right front*1*2, LS : Left surround*1,S : Surround (mono)*2, RS : Right surround*' *1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital playback. *2: Indicates Dolby surround playback. • LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to attenuate the signal. Volume level...
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CHANNEL t""-if. 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 operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - Press again to mute the volume. CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display.
CHANNEL t""-if. 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 operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - Press again to mute the volume. CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display.
Owner's Manual
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... digital components. This receiver automatically detects and displays the format of the four (three on VSX-D508) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. to the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to select the frequency. ...8226; Function buttons Selects the function. First press DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 (VCR on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. •...
... digital components. This receiver automatically detects and displays the format of the four (three on VSX-D508) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. to the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to select the frequency. ...8226; Function buttons Selects the function. First press DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 (VCR on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. •...
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... you can experience the sense of travelling with the soundtrack. Most Dolby Pro Logic software is suitable for classical music. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall and is suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic ... hall, making it suitable for watching dramas on sources marked op® ( ) or Q. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to page 52. Surround modes CO (Dolby) mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software. DSP modes The DSP (Digital...
... you can experience the sense of travelling with the soundtrack. Most Dolby Pro Logic software is suitable for classical music. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall and is suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic ... hall, making it suitable for watching dramas on sources marked op® ( ) or Q. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to page 52. Surround modes CO (Dolby) mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software. DSP modes The DSP (Digital...
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... using the controls on the 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 = ...when using the 00 (Dolby) sound mode. Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in the range of 10 to 90 (The default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro...
... using the controls on the 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 = ...when using the 00 (Dolby) sound mode. Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in the range of 10 to 90 (The default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro...
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DVD/LD (VSX-D608) 0 00 =I DVD/LD (VSX-O508) • When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, input ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode, DIGITAL NR and speakers B cannot ... _Li II _Li I _ L. , L_ I = 0 O C7 C-1 0 0 fl 0 0 0 Co o) Press DVD/LD on the unit. DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback.
DVD/LD (VSX-D608) 0 00 =I DVD/LD (VSX-O508) • When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, input ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode, DIGITAL NR and speakers B cannot ... _Li II _Li I _ L. , L_ I = 0 O C7 C-1 0 0 fl 0 0 0 Co o) Press DVD/LD on the unit. DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback.
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... effects of movies at low volumes. OL ., - ':OL - FF. Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is automatically adjusted according to hear effective surround sound of quality surround sound even at low volume levels. cri"Nr, L Press MIDNIGHT. Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on to become less than satisfactory. This mode allows...
... effects of movies at low volumes. OL ., - ':OL - FF. Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is automatically adjusted according to hear effective surround sound of quality surround sound even at low volume levels. cri"Nr, L Press MIDNIGHT. Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on to become less than satisfactory. This mode allows...
Owner's Manual
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...Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on ) and the sound of MD/TAPE 1 cannot be made from TAPE 2 MONITOR to MD/TAPE 1. Press TAPE 2...o) 1 42 TAPE 2 MONITOR memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of the recording as it is no effect on the cassette deck, then start playback from...; The audio of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR...
...Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on ) and the sound of MD/TAPE 1 cannot be made from TAPE 2 MONITOR to MD/TAPE 1. Press TAPE 2...o) 1 42 TAPE 2 MONITOR memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of the recording as it is no effect on the cassette deck, then start playback from...; The audio of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR...
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... of recording signal data is used to compress the data. Analog sound Dolby Digital (Monaural) sound (Monaural) Digital sound 2 4 6 Video Frequency 10 12 14 MHz Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects. 52 However because an enormous amount of compatibility with 5 ...channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in large numbers. This means that was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System. 5.1 channel digital surround track 4 channel analog sound track (Matrix) AC-3 encoding AC-3 for the...
... of recording signal data is used to compress the data. Analog sound Dolby Digital (Monaural) sound (Monaural) Digital sound 2 4 6 Video Frequency 10 12 14 MHz Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround effects. 52 However because an enormous amount of compatibility with 5 ...channels (front left, front right, center, surround left, surround right) in large numbers. This means that was developed after the Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround System. 5.1 channel digital surround track 4 channel analog sound track (Matrix) AC-3 encoding AC-3 for the...
Owner's Manual
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... film directly, the only components required are a CD-ROM player as a sound recording format for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. No. of playback channels Playback channel structure Sound processing Rear (Surround) high frequency playback limit Other Dolby Digital 5.1 channels (Max.) 5.1 channels ...channels • High dynamic range • Stable position, high phase characteristics, and advanced surround effects reproduction • Low compression rate (about one-fourth), high quality sound 53 DTS DTS has been adopted as might be used with other formats. In this ...
... film directly, the only components required are a CD-ROM player as a sound recording format for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. No. of playback channels Playback channel structure Sound processing Rear (Surround) high frequency playback limit Other Dolby Digital 5.1 channels (Max.) 5.1 channels ...channels • High dynamic range • Stable position, high phase characteristics, and advanced surround effects reproduction • Low compression rate (about one-fourth), high quality sound 53 DTS DTS has been adopted as might be used with other formats. In this ...
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... input settings correctly (refer to the default. Remove the obstacle or operate from surround or center speakers. • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down to page 7). The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is lighting (refer to page 24). ... (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on a CD player or other components, but be sure to turn the volume down . • The surround and/or center speakers are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to the type of ...
... input settings correctly (refer to the default. Remove the obstacle or operate from surround or center speakers. • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down to page 7). The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is lighting (refer to page 24). ... (7 m), 30° of the remote sensor on a CD player or other components, but be sure to turn the volume down . • The surround and/or center speakers are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. • Set SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL" or "ANALOG" according to the type of ...