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... may invalidate the user's right to persons. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to Part 15 of connecting and operating the unit is no guarantee that the values are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in which the receiver... (servicing) instructions in a safe place for U.S. NOTE: When unsure about the channel allocation for your area, consult your dealer for this Pioneer product. This is encouraged to try to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. If this reason, be distorted...
... may invalidate the user's right to persons. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to Part 15 of connecting and operating the unit is no guarantee that the values are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in which the receiver... (servicing) instructions in a safe place for U.S. NOTE: When unsure about the channel allocation for your area, consult your dealer for this Pioneer product. This is encouraged to try to be determined by turning the equipment off and on the rear panel. If this reason, be distorted...
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...and 220 V only. If you to dangerous voltage or other ), it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Article 810 of antenna-discharge unit, connection to the product. For added protection for long periods of any kind on the rear panel. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care ...operation. • If the product has been dropped'or damaged in a fire or electric shock. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to determine that produce heat. Unplug this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that they may ...
...and 220 V only. If you to dangerous voltage or other ), it from the wall outlet before cleaning. Article 810 of antenna-discharge unit, connection to the product. For added protection for long periods of any kind on the rear panel. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care ...operation. • If the product has been dropped'or damaged in a fire or electric shock. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to determine that produce heat. Unplug this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that they may ...
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...of Independent Amplification This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Laboratories. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be used to transform your home. When the midnight listening mode is on, you to...When late night hours or other multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on page 57. 4 Connections can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to perform a variety of each channel for true high...
...of Independent Amplification This receiver incorporates 5 independent 100 watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of Dolby Laboratories. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be used to transform your home. When the midnight listening mode is on, you to...When late night hours or other multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 channel output to the DVD 5.1 channel input on page 57. 4 Connections can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to perform a variety of each channel for true high...
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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 Setting Up the Remote Control Clearing the Remote Control Settings Names of Parts and Basic Operations...
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 Setting Up the Remote Control Clearing the Remote Control Settings Names of Parts and Basic Operations...
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... display. \ I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or i i i - memo When changing the batteries, it in standby also switches components connected to set . Observe the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may...control, replace all of this receiver. 6 CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and bursting. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following accessories with new ones. ...
... display. \ I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or i i i - memo When changing the batteries, it in standby also switches components connected to set . Observe the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may...control, replace all of this receiver. 6 CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and bursting. Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following accessories with new ones. ...
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...the appropriate preset code (Refer to come from the speakers. 7 ,ARR71c7, memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you have to arrange cables in a manner that you experience noise during playback ... transformer in the receiver. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to do is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the al mark. Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. If you ...
...the appropriate preset code (Refer to come from the speakers. 7 ,ARR71c7, memo You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you have to arrange cables in a manner that you experience noise during playback ... transformer in the receiver. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to do is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the al mark. Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. If you ...
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AM loop antenna (See below) NOTE: In this section, the area within dotted line only applies to the VSX-D608. • NINA r DIGITALIN M OCT pCI0/ DO /DES UNREAL J., J., LOOP 75a ANTENNA 52 SURROUND MONITOR GN L SUBINDOFER $2 S2 52...°IG~°`~ 0000000 OO O Um) afo EAD/TAPE 1---"-00-, TAPE 2 MONITOR SAT r;7 : :5; ,,, VCR 'I REMIT SPEAKERS 0 R0 OL Ct • VSX-D608 O O SB CENTER PREOUT fav R L R 5 5 O -RWUI TION SPEAI Antennas FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend (for best reception, attach horizontally along a window frame, etc.).
AM loop antenna (See below) NOTE: In this section, the area within dotted line only applies to the VSX-D608. • NINA r DIGITALIN M OCT pCI0/ DO /DES UNREAL J., J., LOOP 75a ANTENNA 52 SURROUND MONITOR GN L SUBINDOFER $2 S2 52...°IG~°`~ 0000000 OO O Um) afo EAD/TAPE 1---"-00-, TAPE 2 MONITOR SAT r;7 : :5; ,,, VCR 'I REMIT SPEAKERS 0 R0 OL Ct • VSX-D608 O O SB CENTER PREOUT fav R L R 5 5 O -RWUI TION SPEAI Antennas FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend (for best reception, attach horizontally along a window frame, etc.).
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...8226; Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to insert completely. If you make or change connections. Connect your DVD or LD player. 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: ...the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left). 07 Be sure to connect the audio components. Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord...
...8226; Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to insert completely. If you make or change connections. Connect your DVD or LD player. 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: ...the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left). 07 Be sure to connect the audio components. Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord...
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... "S2" is printed on the S-Video jacks on the rear panel, S, S1 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...
... "S2" is printed on the S-Video jacks on the rear panel, S, S1 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...
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... CD player DVD player memo When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is output directly to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is then processed by the receiver at the digital...
... CD player DVD player memo When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is output directly to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is then processed by the receiver at the digital...
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... 12 em-lisova rt.,;6 ss SPEAKER, il/nGAN w SPFAKEq ECI IMPEDANCE SELECTOR -• VSX-D608 SURROUND OUTPUT L CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT 'OUTPUT VIDEO OUT art • .___ , •-____. DVD 5.1 Channel Connection DVD and LD discs are often compatible with 5.1 analog outputs to switch between the two ... CALMON: EusP.0fl ADA AMR ACO. Refer to page 33 for more information on how to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit. Connections can only be made from a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, or DTS decoder equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats.
... 12 em-lisova rt.,;6 ss SPEAKER, il/nGAN w SPFAKEq ECI IMPEDANCE SELECTOR -• VSX-D608 SURROUND OUTPUT L CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT 'OUTPUT VIDEO OUT art • .___ , •-____. DVD 5.1 Channel Connection DVD and LD discs are often compatible with 5.1 analog outputs to switch between the two ... CALMON: EusP.0fl ADA AMR ACO. Refer to page 33 for more information on how to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit. Connections can only be made from a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, or DTS decoder equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats.
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... is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, 1717 (Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or DO /DTS mode (VSX-D608)). • When you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to for more information. • You can set the configuration of your TV. ...Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of the speakers are connecting to 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker...
... is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, 1717 (Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or DO /DTS mode (VSX-D608)). • When you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to for more information. • You can set the configuration of your TV. ...Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of the speakers are connecting to 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker...
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.../HAN./ CI] IMPEDANCE Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to power your center speaker, make simultaneous connections to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal.) PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) O Li L-Audio IN (MONO) Amplifier (for center channel) (or) IN Amplified sub woofer 0 VSX-D608 r - ANTENNA r DIGITAL IN HEEU M ,...,ao tg, n Li...
.../HAN./ CI] IMPEDANCE Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to power your center speaker, make simultaneous connections to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal.) PIONEER projection TV (for center channel) O Li L-Audio IN (MONO) Amplifier (for center channel) (or) IN Amplified sub woofer 0 VSX-D608 r - ANTENNA r DIGITAL IN HEEU M ,...,ao tg, n Li...
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... screen. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to prevent possible interference such as shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is needed ... fall from the TV. • Install the center speaker above ear level. • It may be sure to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or TV set. Front Left Sub Woofer Center Front Right Surround Left O 0 0 O O O =7" Surround Right Listening Position memo • Install ...
... screen. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to prevent possible interference such as shown below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is needed ... fall from the TV. • Install the center speaker above ear level. • It may be sure to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or TV set. Front Left Sub Woofer Center Front Right Surround Left O 0 0 O O O =7" Surround Right Listening Position memo • Install ...
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... 3. 4 Press A or o to switch the power of your center speaker. This is performed for Surround Sound Be sure to select the setting you have connected. CN.VVE. 0 ® 0c,„ss FULMAN SECT FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. For best results, start... Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) 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 the following set other surround modes. Refer to complete the following pages for detailed...
... 3. 4 Press A or o to switch the power of your center speaker. This is performed for Surround Sound Be sure to select the setting you have connected. CN.VVE. 0 ® 0c,„ss FULMAN SECT FT ISMER MUSE CHECK CEOP,ISEEIES SET UP ( ) ipsonoser MOM/VW. For best results, start... Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) 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 the following set other surround modes. Refer to complete the following pages for detailed...
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... the next setting, and press SPEAKER setting mode Establishes the size and configuration of your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you have connected. Speaker size is denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for small speakers, and "*" (asterisk) if no speaker is larger than 12 cm ... * Press >> to advance to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. memo If the cone size 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 Small.
... the next setting, and press SPEAKER setting mode Establishes the size and configuration of your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you have connected. Speaker size is denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for small speakers, and "*" (asterisk) if no speaker is larger than 12 cm ... * Press >> to advance to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. memo If the cone size 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 Small.
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... 1 4 MLEVEL±,, EI O ( .2„, tm TM SIIR47 fl 3,5 memo • Test tone is output in Dolby (VSX-D508) or Dolby/DTS (VSX-D608) mode. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D608 only) Sets the input component to be assigned to output the test tone. to adjust the volume to turn off.... 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 possible. L_I I I T I -B lee Press ,L or o to more than one digital input jack. fpicsnter .71 4 Adjust speaker levels ...
... 1 4 MLEVEL±,, EI O ( .2„, tm TM SIIR47 fl 3,5 memo • Test tone is output in Dolby (VSX-D508) or Dolby/DTS (VSX-D608) mode. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D608 only) Sets the input component to be assigned to output the test tone. to adjust the volume to turn off.... 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 possible. L_I I I T I -B lee Press ,L or o to more than one digital input jack. fpicsnter .71 4 Adjust speaker levels ...
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CYO- - 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. CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to mute the volume. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= -
CYO- - 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. CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to mute the volume. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. 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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...(two channel) stereo sources. 12 © MIDNIGHT button Press to the volume level. 0 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D608 only) Switches DIGITAL NR on VSX-D508) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select the preset channel. to ...and L) audio signals. a VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. O TAPE 2 MONITOR button Switches the TAPE 2 monitor on the desired component, rotate to select input signals for the digital components. o„ SX-D508 Digital Signal ocessor m SC- VSX-D508 O 9 10 11 8 sneer. DIGITAL ...
...(two channel) stereo sources. 12 © MIDNIGHT button Press to the volume level. 0 DIGITAL NR button (VSX-D608 only) Switches DIGITAL NR on VSX-D508) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select the preset channel. to ...and L) audio signals. a VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. O TAPE 2 MONITOR button Switches the TAPE 2 monitor on the desired component, rotate to select input signals for the digital components. o„ SX-D508 Digital Signal ocessor m SC- VSX-D508 O 9 10 11 8 sneer. DIGITAL ...
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...ECL'or.P, aor nee - SIG.SELECT Press SIG. Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal ...(Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. 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". •...
...ECL'or.P, aor nee - SIG.SELECT Press SIG. Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set to DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal ...(Refer to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. 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". •...