Owner's Manual
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...page 57. 4 ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be reduced to a minimum so you can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to music or watching movies. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety... of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to transform...
...page 57. 4 ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be reduced to a minimum so you can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to music or watching movies. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety... of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to transform...
Owner's Manual
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...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 ... Frequently Tuned Stations Recalling the Memorized Stations Other Operations Playback Recording from Audio Components Recording from Video Components Remote Controlling Other Components Background Control of Other Components Additional Information Dolby Digital DTS Troubleshooting Preset Code List Specifications 6 6 6 6 7 ...
...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 ... Frequently Tuned Stations Recalling the Memorized Stations Other Operations Playback Recording from Audio Components Recording from Video Components Remote Controlling Other Components Background Control of Other Components Additional Information Dolby Digital DTS Troubleshooting Preset Code List Specifications 6 6 6 6 7 ...
Owner's Manual
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... you to the marks in standby also switches components connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on and off. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following accessories with new ones. memo When changing the batteries, it in the battery case. •... AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you notice a decrease in the ON position. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX) Switching this receiver on , they consume a...
... you to the marks in standby also switches components connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on and off. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following accessories with new ones. memo When changing the batteries, it in the battery case. •... AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you notice a decrease in the ON position. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED 100 W (0.8 A) MAX] (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX) Switching this receiver on , they consume a...
Owner's Manual
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... simply by leakage flux from the receiver. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you have to do is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the al mark. The remote control unit will prevent noise caused by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component.
... simply by leakage flux from the receiver. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you have to do is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the al mark. The remote control unit will prevent noise caused by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component.
Owner's Manual
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...mode" and make these settings once (unless you change the placement of speakers you have connected. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to select the mode you desire. You only need to your front speaker. The ... the surround setup mode. CN.VVE. 0 ® 0c,„ss FULMAN SECT FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. NIENICOMMMFD REMOTE CONTROL LIN, 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to exit the setting mode. • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is...
...mode" and make these settings once (unless you change the placement of speakers you have connected. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to select the mode you desire. You only need to your front speaker. The ... the surround setup mode. CN.VVE. 0 ® 0c,„ss FULMAN SECT FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. NIENICOMMMFD REMOTE CONTROL LIN, 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to exit the setting mode. • The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is...
Owner's Manual
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...can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). 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. memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 56 for ...the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on pages 44 to operate your other components. The MULTI CONTROL buttons on how to 50 and "Background Control of Other Components" on page 56, simply recall the corresponding preset code. ...
...can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). 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. memo • Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 56 for ...the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on pages 44 to operate your other components. The MULTI CONTROL buttons on how to 50 and "Background Control of Other Components" on page 56, simply recall the corresponding preset code. ...
Owner's Manual
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...code (starting again from step 2). memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to exit the preset mode. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to your component. If the component turns ON ... another code in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is displayed on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to be preset. Some manufacturers use several sets of...
...code (starting again from step 2). memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to exit the preset mode. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to your component. If the component turns ON ... another code in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is displayed on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to be preset. Some manufacturers use several sets of...
Owner's Manual
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...(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 page 25) is on the receiver is selected in the auto stereo... the channels being processed. SP ► A : Lights when speaker system A is received. CI0DIGITAL : When the Dolby mode on the remote control to indicate that an excessively strong signal is Character display © Volume level display Displays the volume level. However, 00 PRO LOGIC lights during...
...(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 page 25) is on the receiver is selected in the auto stereo... the channels being processed. SP ► A : Lights when speaker system A is received. CI0DIGITAL : When the Dolby mode on the remote control to indicate that an excessively strong signal is Character display © Volume level display Displays the volume level. However, 00 PRO LOGIC lights during...
Owner's Manual
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Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to mute the volume. CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - CD MUTING button Press 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 cancel. 0 A/v/
Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to mute the volume. CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - CD MUTING button Press 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 cancel. 0 A/v/
Owner's Manual
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...VSX-D508) Use to adjust low frequencies in the range of FM broadcasts. C- When DIRECT is weak, selecting "MONO" will improve the sound quality. ® TUNING SELECT button Press to switch between A and B speaker systems as follows. C) DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or off. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote... sensor to switch between STATION and FREQUENCY. © SPEAKERS button (VSX-D608) Press repeatedly to operate the receiver. When...
...VSX-D508) Use to adjust low frequencies in the range of FM broadcasts. C- When DIRECT is weak, selecting "MONO" will improve the sound quality. ® TUNING SELECT button Press to switch between A and B speaker systems as follows. C) DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or off. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote... sensor to switch between STATION and FREQUENCY. © SPEAKERS button (VSX-D608) Press repeatedly to operate the receiver. When...
Owner's Manual
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...is fixed in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • When an LD or CD player ... LD recorded with analog audio only is input SIGNAL SELECT MG.117,1. For more details, refer to the source component. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be ...
...is fixed in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. With digital signal formats other than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • When an LD or CD player ... LD recorded with analog audio only is input SIGNAL SELECT MG.117,1. For more details, refer to the source component. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be ...
Owner's Manual
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... manual supplied with the RFD-1. C) Press RECEIVER to turn on . D508) mode on the receiver. C) Press FUNCTION to select the source component..., 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...VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to "DIGITAL". 2 5 omem When playing LD recorded in "ANALOG", digital noise is then processed by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). To prevent noise, you want to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control...
... manual supplied with the RFD-1. C) Press RECEIVER to turn on . D508) mode on the receiver. C) Press FUNCTION to select the source component..., 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...VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to "DIGITAL". 2 5 omem When playing LD recorded in "ANALOG", digital noise is then processed by playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). To prevent noise, you want to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control...
Owner's Manual
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...; If the ADVANCED THEATER mode (MUSICAL, DRAMA, ACTION) is ON when the digital input is performed automatically corresponding to 90 by pressing 00 on the remote control or 00 /DTS on the front panel. ACTION • Refer to STANDARD. 00 /DTS •0 0 0 00 0.) 32 STANDARD and 5-D THEATER modes cannot be adjusted in..., the overload indicator may flicker. Each press changes the display as follows. p STANDARD OFF MUSICAL -0- DRAMA :7 5-D THEATER -4-- Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) (VSX-D608 only) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/-) button.
...; If the ADVANCED THEATER mode (MUSICAL, DRAMA, ACTION) is ON when the digital input is performed automatically corresponding to 90 by pressing 00 on the remote control or 00 /DTS on the front panel. ACTION • Refer to STANDARD. 00 /DTS •0 0 0 00 0.) 32 STANDARD and 5-D THEATER modes cannot be adjusted in..., the overload indicator may flicker. Each press changes the display as follows. p STANDARD OFF MUSICAL -0- DRAMA :7 5-D THEATER -4-- Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) (VSX-D608 only) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/-) button.
Owner's Manual
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Press TUNER to set the remote to select the band (FM or AM). The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to select the tuner. NOI1V}J3d0 37 LI ..., and enter the frequency again. 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 AM 3 Press MENU to activate the direct tuning mode. Each press...
Press TUNER to set the remote to select the band (FM or AM). The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel to select the tuner. NOI1V}J3d0 37 LI ..., and enter the frequency again. 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 AM 3 Press MENU to activate the direct tuning mode. Each press...
Owner's Manual
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...n n r- For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in order Press CHANNEL +1- to select the tuner. 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 - repeatedly. n :I E'.EIMER] IMD,TAPEI C5217 MST... SFG SELECT ®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 the channel you want . 3 1 39 Press TUNER to set the...
...n n r- For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in order Press CHANNEL +1- to select the tuner. 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 - repeatedly. n :I E'.EIMER] IMD,TAPEI C5217 MST... SFG SELECT ®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 the channel you want . 3 1 39 Press TUNER to set the...
Owner's Manual
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I . 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 input" on ... ovoul TVISAT1 VeRt hv I 3 Press FUNCTION to select the source you selected in step 1. 6 Press VOL (+1-) to adjust the volume level in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - VCR 2 I " VIDEO -0 " VCR 1 „DI CD 4-- TUNER MD/TAPE 1 CD 4- STANDBY Be sure that you want to turn off on...
I . 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 input" on ... ovoul TVISAT1 VeRt hv I 3 Press FUNCTION to select the source you selected in step 1. 6 Press VOL (+1-) to adjust the volume level in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - VCR 2 I " VIDEO -0 " VCR 1 „DI CD 4-- TUNER MD/TAPE 1 CD 4- STANDBY Be sure that you want to turn off on...
Owner's Manual
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...169; Number buttons Use to select chapters (tracks). 41-4 : Hold down for fast reverse playback. ▪ : Hold down for 30 seconds returns the remote control to the beginning of following buttons. 0 A, ® ENTER, ® ® title key , ® MENU key Pressing the DVD/LD button again... VCRI I IAEA VCR2 OTAPEI 0 6 6. C FUNCTI?ON 1.1iCT FLOIMER mrr.ricx. Press repeatedly to advance 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 LD: Switches between sides A ...
...169; Number buttons Use to select chapters (tracks). 41-4 : Hold down for fast reverse playback. ▪ : Hold down for 30 seconds returns the remote control to the beginning of following buttons. 0 A, ® ENTER, ® ® title key , ® MENU key Pressing the DVD/LD button again... VCRI I IAEA VCR2 OTAPEI 0 6 6. C FUNCTI?ON 1.1iCT FLOIMER mrr.ricx. Press repeatedly to advance 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 LD: Switches between sides A ...
Owner's Manual
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...Pioneer Press to turn the main menu on or off. 46 C) DISC (MENU) Use to the TV/SAT operation mode. CHANNEL DVPVD IVISATj 16731 CI VCR2 TVTVrt Fit SIG SELE - i RECEIVER 6 T ( VOL L L - 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 the Remote Control" on page 22). • Before attempting to perform these operations, press the...
...Pioneer Press to turn the main menu on or off. 46 C) DISC (MENU) Use to the TV/SAT operation mode. CHANNEL DVPVD IVISATj 16731 CI VCR2 TVTVrt Fit SIG SELE - i RECEIVER 6 T ( VOL L L - 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 the Remote Control" on page 22). • Before attempting to perform these operations, press the...
Owner's Manual
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...; 0 O 0 @ @ e ® WEE, TESTTOTE AT' SVSEUCI - For example: Press repeatedly to light the CD button, or press the CD button. The remote control remains in the selected operation mode, so you to another operation mode. For example : Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to light the MD/TAPE button. ETC...51 For example: The CD button should still hear the CD player), but the remote control is set to select another . I . The corresponding MULTI CONTROL button lights up to indicate that the remote is now set to operate the CD player. 3 Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to operate...
...; 0 O 0 @ @ e ® WEE, TESTTOTE AT' SVSEUCI - For example: Press repeatedly to light the CD button, or press the CD button. The remote control remains in the selected operation mode, so you to another operation mode. For example : Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to light the MD/TAPE button. ETC...51 For example: The CD button should still hear the CD player), but the remote control is set to select another . I . The corresponding MULTI CONTROL button lights up to indicate that the remote is now set to operate the CD player. 3 Press MODE CHECK repeatedly to operate...
Owner's Manual
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... outlet, and 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.... • Improper connections. • The input source is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Sometimes the trouble may have been activated. • Static electricity caused by...
... outlet, and 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.... • Improper connections. • The input source is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. Sometimes the trouble may have been activated. • Static electricity caused by...