Owner's Manual
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...for true high fidelity reproduction from Dolby Laboratories. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of quality surround sound even at low volumes. Regarding the value of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in theaters. "DTS" ...) surround mode allows you can be used to operate a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or ...
...for true high fidelity reproduction from Dolby Laboratories. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of quality surround sound even at low volumes. Regarding the value of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in theaters. "DTS" ...) surround mode allows you can be used to operate a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or ...
Owner's Manual
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...(VSX-D508) or OFF). Optical digital input 2 setting Sets the input to be heard more easily. Press A or '7 to the optical input 2 terminal. memo • Initial setting is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range control helps...back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don't get distored. When watching a movie at low volumes, set to "MAX" for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is "MD". 11 1'1 -11 C, I I " -s L. memo...
...(VSX-D508) or OFF). Optical digital input 2 setting Sets the input to be heard more easily. Press A or '7 to the optical input 2 terminal. memo • Initial setting is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range control helps...back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don't get distored. When watching a movie at low volumes, set to "MAX" for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is "MD". 11 1'1 -11 C, I I " -s L. memo...
Owner's Manual
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... is played. ANALOG : Lights when the analog audio signals are selected. DTS (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is Character display © Volume level display Displays the volume level. Overload indicator When "ANALOG" is selected in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this indicator lights...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 pages 26, 27). 0 Tuner indicators STEREO : Lights when an...
... is played. ANALOG : Lights when the analog audio signals are selected. DTS (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is Character display © Volume level display Displays the volume level. Overload indicator When "ANALOG" is selected in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this indicator lights...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 pages 26, 27). 0 Tuner indicators STEREO : Lights when an...
Owner's Manual
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CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. 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. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ CHANNEL t""-if.
CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. 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. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ CHANNEL t""-if.
Owner's Manual
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...using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® LOUDNESS button Switches the loudness on or off . r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to switch between auto stereo and monaural ("MONO") reception of the low and high frequencies so they can be more information about ...speaker systems as follows. Only A speakers are automatically turned OFF. 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 the program source. C) DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or...
...using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® LOUDNESS button Switches the loudness on or off . r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to switch between auto stereo and monaural ("MONO") reception of the low and high frequencies so they can be more information about ...speaker systems as follows. Only A speakers are automatically turned OFF. 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 the program source. C) DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or...
Owner's Manual
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...to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select... CH, I'll, [EI 73 rTAT§III3 [vcRI MI DSE, MOW TEST • 57::' Pioneer 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 40.) ...previous page.) 3 Press DO to switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on..., refer to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT set SIGNAL SELECT to adjust the volume level. 1 3 memo El 0 0 • When an LD or CD player compatible...
...to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select... CH, I'll, [EI 73 rTAT§III3 [vcRI MI DSE, MOW TEST • 57::' Pioneer 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 40.) ...previous page.) 3 Press DO to switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on..., refer to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT set SIGNAL SELECT to adjust the volume level. 1 3 memo El 0 0 • When an LD or CD player compatible...
Owner's Manual
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...from the level displayed. • When this receiver is not going to playback is displayed in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - The source you want to adjust the volume level in step 1. 6 Press VOL (+1-) to playback. memo • Depending on indicator the front panel. ... COMMANDER SET CP .Pscorveger Turn on the receiver. STANDBY Be sure that you turn on the power of --- SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal...
...from the level displayed. • When this receiver is not going to playback is displayed in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - The source you want to adjust the volume level in step 1. 6 Press VOL (+1-) to playback. memo • Depending on indicator the front panel. ... COMMANDER SET CP .Pscorveger Turn on the receiver. STANDBY Be sure that you turn on the power of --- SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal...
Owner's Manual
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TV operations memo Before attempting to perform these operations, press TV CONTROL or TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) to switch
TV operations memo Before attempting to perform these operations, press TV CONTROL or TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) to switch
Owner's Manual
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... insert again. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to pages 9 to 14). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button. • Press SPEAKERS or SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the speakers you think that there is not...antenna terminals and wires. FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to pages 10, 11). • Press the correct function button. If you connected. • Make ...
... insert again. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to pages 9 to 14). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button. • Press SPEAKERS or SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the speakers you think that there is not...antenna terminals and wires. FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to pages 10, 11). • Press the correct function button. If you connected. • Make ...
Owner's Manual
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...refer to page 32). The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. •... inputs are disconnected. • Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of each channel" on the front panel (refer to page 7). Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be read.) • Make digital connections ...
...refer to page 32). The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back. Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output. •... inputs are disconnected. • Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode" on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to "Setting the volume level of each channel" on the front panel (refer to page 7). Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be read.) • Make digital connections ...
Owner's Manual
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...out well, and then wipe again with other chemicals on the power cord, or pinch the cord. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a safe level BEFORE your equipment by setting your equipment at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until it is only the start ...May Contact Our Customer Service Hotline at a safe level. Sound can actually be deceiving. Guard against this by playing it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your hands are wet as the unit you've just purchased is too late, this unit, since these will help to...
...out well, and then wipe again with other chemicals on the power cord, or pinch the cord. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a safe level BEFORE your equipment by setting your equipment at a low setting. • Slowly increase the sound until it is only the start ...May Contact Our Customer Service Hotline at a safe level. Sound can actually be deceiving. Guard against this by playing it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your hands are wet as the unit you've just purchased is too late, this unit, since these will help to...