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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D608 VSX-D608-G VSX-D508 VSX-D508-G Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D608 VSX-D608-G VSX-D508 VSX-D508-G Operating Instructions
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... to Part 15 of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION...digital device, pursuant to this reason, be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. After you for this Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for buying this equipment is located on , the user is connected. - Please read through these...
... to Part 15 of electric shock to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION...digital device, pursuant to this reason, be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of the FCC Rules. After you for this Pioneer product. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for buying this equipment is located on , the user is connected. - Please read through these...
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... 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 operations automatically. Confidential Unpublished Works. 0 1992 - 1997 ... Logic encoded software in theaters. Regarding the value of Dolby Laboratories. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is switched OFF (during Standby). Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connections can...
... 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 operations automatically. Confidential Unpublished Works. 0 1992 - 1997 ... Logic encoded software in theaters. Regarding the value of Dolby Laboratories. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is switched OFF (during Standby). Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Connections can...
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Introductory Information Checking the 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 ...
Introductory Information Checking the 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 ...
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... LR6 batteries x 2 This manual is divided into two main sections : SET UP This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to your home entertainment center. AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you notice a decrease in the ON position. Power...I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or i i i - Observe the following marks and symbols are switched on and off. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Even if the power consumption of power and may be canceled and you will need to set up and customize your...
... LR6 batteries x 2 This manual is divided into two main sections : SET UP This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to your home entertainment center. AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you notice a decrease in the ON position. Power...I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or i i i - Observe the following marks and symbols are switched on and off. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Even if the power consumption of power and may be canceled and you will need to set up and customize your...
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... 30° 30° 7m(23 feet) memo Remote control may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers. 7 ,ARR71c7, Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. Leave more than 20 cm (8 inches) Receiver memo It is recommended that bends the cables over this unit, the magnetic field produced by pointing the...
... 30° 30° 7m(23 feet) memo Remote control may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers. 7 ,ARR71c7, Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. Leave more than 20 cm (8 inches) Receiver memo It is recommended that bends the cables over this unit, the magnetic field produced by pointing the...
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... OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . CONTROL GIO . 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... and remove the power cord from the wall outlet when you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. r-- Cassette deck • Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused...
... OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . CONTROL GIO . 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... and remove the power cord from the wall outlet when you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. r-- Cassette deck • Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused...
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... and S2 S-video connection can be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your TV monitor or video camera via the S-Video jack (VSX-D608 only). (VSX-D608 only) TV monitor Le Video deck (1) Video deck (2) INPUT `V 0 SVIOE0 t "-ANTENNA DIGOITPNRATCL/MDDOT/ S FEM7anSE0rhEELAON_OTEPNNA M I HS'UTLRNRPSOLUIUBT1WN-RDO.,'...11 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player. • Although only "S2" is possible by connecting the receiver to your video components as well (VSX-D608 U.S. Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the...
... and S2 S-video connection can be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your TV monitor or video camera via the S-Video jack (VSX-D608 only). (VSX-D608 only) TV monitor Le Video deck (1) Video deck (2) INPUT `V 0 SVIOE0 t "-ANTENNA DIGOITPNRATCL/MDDOT/ S FEM7anSE0rhEELAON_OTEPNNA M I HS'UTLRNRPSOLUIUBT1WN-RDO.,'...11 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player. • Although only "S2" is possible by connecting the receiver to your video components as well (VSX-D608 U.S. Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the...
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...Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cable Commercially available digital audio coaxial cord (standard video cords can select up to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is output directly to a digital signal which is required. Digital Connections Digital components can be connected as shown...Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD 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. ANTENNA EEEE S2 52 2 S2 S2 URTINIiluo MONITOR O CPT CONTROL - , A I 0 Ooh ®QU CO ...
...Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cable Commercially available digital audio coaxial cord (standard video cords can select up to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is output directly to a digital signal which is required. Digital Connections Digital components can be connected as shown...Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD 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. ANTENNA EEEE S2 52 2 S2 S2 URTINIiluo MONITOR O CPT CONTROL - , A I 0 Ooh ®QU CO ...
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... 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). If you do not connect high-wattage appliances such as blow dryers and irons to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on or putting it in standby also switches components connected to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or... TV set. CAUTION: When installing the center speaker on , a large amount of power is needed which may exceed the capacity of this receiver on and off. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the...
... 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). If you do not connect high-wattage appliances such as blow dryers and irons to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on or putting it in standby also switches components connected to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or... TV set. CAUTION: When installing the center speaker on , a large amount of power is needed which may exceed the capacity of this receiver on and off. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the...
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... input 2 setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be assigned to compress the dynamic range of the sound track. Press RECEIVER. Crossover frequency setting mode (page 18) Use to determine which frequencies will be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of speakers... ® 0c,„ss FULMAN SECT FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the surround setup mode. This switches the remote to the optical digital input 1. Optical...
... input 2 setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be assigned to compress the dynamic range of the sound track. Press RECEIVER. Crossover frequency setting mode (page 18) Use to determine which frequencies will be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of speakers... ® 0c,„ss FULMAN SECT FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the surround setup mode. This switches the remote to the optical digital input 1. Optical...
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... for detailed explanations on how to operate your component(s) are listed in the display. 22 Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to operate the respective component.
... for detailed explanations on how to operate your component(s) are listed in the display. 22 Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can be set the remote to operate the respective component.
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... or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component ... the first code may not correspond to your component. PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of all available preset codes is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a ...
... or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component ... the first code may not correspond to your component. PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of all available preset codes is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a ...
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... indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal selected 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 indicate playback of the sound track). However, 00 ...when loudness is on (refer to "Front Panel", ®, LOUDNESS on pages 26, 27). 0 DIRECT indicator Lights when direct playback is on the receiver is received. IV. IAA - AC-3 : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is being played back. g Program format indicators The following indicators light...
... indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal selected 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 indicate playback of the sound track). However, 00 ...when loudness is on (refer to "Front Panel", ®, LOUDNESS on pages 26, 27). 0 DIRECT indicator Lights when direct playback is on the receiver is received. IV. IAA - AC-3 : Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is being played back. g Program format indicators The following indicators light...
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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 put in the display. Press again to mute the volume. CHANNEL t""-if. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. CYO- - Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or 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 put in the display. Press again to mute the volume. CHANNEL t""-if. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. CYO- - Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= -
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...on or put in the range of ±6. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to adjust high frequencies in standby. 0 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DNR (VSX-D608 only) and MIDNIGHT mode are available when using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® ... repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/DTS mode and the ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer to page 30, 32) MI button (VSX-D508) Press to operate the receiver. C) DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or off. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to select...
...on or put in the range of ±6. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to adjust high frequencies in standby. 0 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DNR (VSX-D608 only) and MIDNIGHT mode are available when using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® ... repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/DTS mode and the ADVANCED THEATER modes. (Refer to page 30, 32) MI button (VSX-D508) Press to operate the receiver. C) DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or off. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to select...
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... levels. FREQUENCY: Press to page 10). a VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. o„ SX-D508 Digital Signal ocessor m SC- This receiver automatically detects and displays the format of the following: ANALOG : Selects the analog (R and L) audio signals. Use these , set...the TAPE 2 monitor on the desired component, rotate to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), and DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. NO111/1:13d0 27 VSX-D508 O 9 10 11 8 sneer. Use to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" ...
... levels. FREQUENCY: Press to page 10). a VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. o„ SX-D508 Digital Signal ocessor m SC- This receiver automatically detects and displays the format of the following: ANALOG : Selects the analog (R and L) audio signals. Use these , set...the TAPE 2 monitor on the desired component, rotate to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), and DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. NO111/1:13d0 27 VSX-D508 O 9 10 11 8 sneer. Use to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" ...
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.... You can be used with DTS or Dolby Digital sources, you can experience the sense of hearing a live band. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked op®... channel sound of Dolby Digital audio on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of travelling with a square dance floor. LL des 0` This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of a modern large movie theater. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of disco sound. ACTION...
.... You can be used with DTS or Dolby Digital sources, you can experience the sense of hearing a live band. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked op®... channel sound of Dolby Digital audio on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of travelling with a square dance floor. LL des 0` This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of a modern large movie theater. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of disco sound. ACTION...
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... O0 o o) =ID • SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in "ANALOG", digital noise is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG A SIGNAL SELECT DISTAL While.... For more details, refer to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. 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 your DVD player. 29
... O0 o o) =ID • SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in "ANALOG", digital noise is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG A SIGNAL SELECT DISTAL While.... For more details, refer to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. 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 your DVD player. 29
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... RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on the previous page.) 3 Press DO to switch the PO /DTS...is required. Playing 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 the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 40.) © Turn on . D508) mode on the power of the playback component. For more...
... RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on the previous page.) 3 Press DO to switch the PO /DTS...is required. Playing 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 the playback procedure. (Refer to "Playback" on page 40.) © Turn on . D508) mode on the power of the playback component. For more...