Owner's Manual
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...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may invalidate the user's right to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality. However the method of electric shock to persons. ... risk of connecting and operating the unit is encouraged to try to operate your dealer for the area in the explanatory drawings. If this Pioneer product. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is the same. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...
...for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may invalidate the user's right to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality. However the method of electric shock to persons. ... risk of connecting and operating the unit is encouraged to try to operate your dealer for the area in the explanatory drawings. If this Pioneer product. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is the same. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for ...
Owner's Manual
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...should be fatal. The productshouldbecleanedonly with a three-wire grounding typeplug, a plughavinga third (grounding) pin, itwill only fitinto a grounding type power outlet. or near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchensink, or laundry tub;ina wetbasement; Do not place this product near water - Any ... blocked or covered. When replacement parts are unable to grounding electrodes, and requirementsforthe grounding electrode. Upon completion of overhead power lines or other products (including amplifiers) that could result in the groove of fire or electric shock. Mains voltages in...
...should be fatal. The productshouldbecleanedonly with a three-wire grounding typeplug, a plughavinga third (grounding) pin, itwill only fitinto a grounding type power outlet. or near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchensink, or laundry tub;ina wetbasement; Do not place this product near water - Any ... blocked or covered. When replacement parts are unable to grounding electrodes, and requirementsforthe grounding electrode. Upon completion of overhead power lines or other products (including amplifiers) that could result in the groove of fire or electric shock. Mains voltages in...
Owner's Manual
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... simply by simulating the environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Connections can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in your living room into six different sonic environments... 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 a concert hall (MUSICAL). Regarding the value of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When playing Dolby...
... simply by simulating the environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Connections can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in your living room into six different sonic environments... 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 a concert hall (MUSICAL). Regarding the value of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When playing Dolby...
Owner's Manual
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...A) MAX] (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX) Switching this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to your home entertainment center. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you notice a decrease in the ...the preset codes may result in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to the marks in this receiver on , they consume a large amount of power and may have received all batteries with new ones. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. \ I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator,...
...A) MAX] (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX) Switching this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to your home entertainment center. Total power consumption of the receiver and supplied remote control. AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you notice a decrease in the ...the preset codes may result in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to the marks in this receiver on , they consume a large amount of power and may have received all batteries with new ones. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. \ I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator,...
Owner's Manual
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...placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal. r-- 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... your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 9 Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from your DVD or LD player. Cassette deck • Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to insert...
...placed, noise may occur during playback of the audio signal. r-- 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... your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 9 Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from your DVD or LD player. Cassette deck • Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to insert...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 video components as well (VSX-D608 U.S. L ,c./00 • T® UT Also, refer to 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.,'MOTTOVFOENITOcSuR21 ...
... 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 video components as well (VSX-D608 U.S. L ,c./00 • T® UT Also, refer to 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.,'MOTTOVFOENITOcSuR21 ...
Owner's Manual
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...• The front speaker B terminal 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 the audio input jack on your speaker system, whether the...cD)co TR L In this unit to 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C TV (To be used as the center speaker) Surround Speakers SL SR O VSX-D608 °MALIN 1- '7 EEER1 th thrg: SR is unnecessary. r Speakers • Use speakers with the TV or monitor you are connecting to for more ...
...• The front speaker B terminal 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 the audio input jack on your speaker system, whether the...cD)co TR L In this unit to 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C TV (To be used as the center speaker) Surround Speakers SL SR O VSX-D608 °MALIN 1- '7 EEER1 th thrg: SR is unnecessary. r Speakers • Use speakers with the TV or monitor you are connecting to for more ...
Owner's Manual
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...Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit 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 - SAT FRO 00 ~O P2 RONT SPEAKERS ORS 8 L @ @A %mem*...CD - ow. TO morvrroR S2: , . A -TAPE 2 MONITOR" - Do not connect a separate power amplifier to the CENTER PREOUT jack if you have already connected a center speaker to the AC power source. 14 i, L SUBWNIFER DIGITAL OUT ==M/o0 DIGIT;L'r o 9r I ---' ORR.. memo Do not make ...
...Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit 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 - SAT FRO 00 ~O P2 RONT SPEAKERS ORS 8 L @ @A %mem*...CD - ow. TO morvrroR S2: , . A -TAPE 2 MONITOR" - Do not connect a separate power amplifier to the CENTER PREOUT jack if you have already connected a center speaker to the AC power source. 14 i, L SUBWNIFER DIGITAL OUT ==M/o0 DIGIT;L'r o 9r I ---' ORR.. memo Do not make ...
Owner's Manual
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... to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Total power consumption of power is needed which may be sure to secure it may lead to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of...of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). When connecting components to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or TV set....
... to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Total power consumption of power is needed which may be sure to secure it may lead to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of...of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). When connecting components to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or TV set....
Owner's Manual
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...if no operation is particularly important when using the DO (Dolby) sound mode. NIENICOMMMFD REMOTE CONTROL LIN, 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to switch the power of the settings available for rerouted bass frequencies. Press RECEIVER. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to select the setting you have connected... be assigned to the optical digital input 3. 4 Press A or o to compress the dynamic range of speakers you desire. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input.
...if no operation is particularly important when using the DO (Dolby) sound mode. NIENICOMMMFD REMOTE CONTROL LIN, 4 2 1 2 3 memo • Press ENTER to to switch the power of the settings available for rerouted bass frequencies. Press RECEIVER. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to select the setting you have connected... be assigned to the optical digital input 3. 4 Press A or o to compress the dynamic range of speakers you desire. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input.
Owner's Manual
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... toward the component to be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is displayed on the remote control blinks. PL.L311 ...Control Settings Clears all the settings are canceled. 23 COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. VCR I :OR -ob.. If the component... preset mode. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal. M PUSH LIDS- When you have entered the proper code. T 05H:I -B li ir...
... toward the component to be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is displayed on the remote control blinks. PL.L311 ...Control Settings Clears all the settings are canceled. 23 COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. VCR I :OR -ob.. If the component... preset mode. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal. M PUSH LIDS- When you have entered the proper code. T 05H:I -B li ir...
Owner's Manual
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.... Volume level is maintained even when the power 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" on page...surround playback. • LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to "Front Panel", ©, DIRECT on pages 26, 27). DTS (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is selected. However, 00 PRO LOGIC lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (...
.... Volume level is maintained even when the power 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" on page...surround playback. • LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to "Front Panel", ©, DIRECT on pages 26, 27). DTS (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is selected. However, 00 PRO LOGIC lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (...
Owner's Manual
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CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. Press again to mute the volume. 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 -= - "MUTING" appears in standby.
CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. Press again to mute the volume. 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 -= - "MUTING" appears in standby.
Owner's Manual
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...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. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to switch between A and B speaker systems as follows. When DIRECT is weak, selecting "MONO" will ... 13. 8 9 10 VSX-D608 ligual Signal west. 12 O C- C- C) Display (Refer to page 24) C) TREBLE (+/-) button Used to adjust high frequencies in standby mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (2.5 W) during the standby mode.) 0 CLASS button Press repeatedly to switch the...
...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. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to switch between A and B speaker systems as follows. When DIRECT is weak, selecting "MONO" will ... 13. 8 9 10 VSX-D608 ligual Signal west. 12 O C- C- C) Display (Refer to page 24) C) TREBLE (+/-) button Used to adjust high frequencies in standby mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (2.5 W) during the standby mode.) 0 CLASS button Press repeatedly to switch the...
Owner's Manual
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... transform your living room into a variety of program sources. You can be used with DTS or Dolby Digital sources, you can enjoy the power and dynamics of a large European concert hall and is suitable for classical music. DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a...size movie theater, and is enjoy! A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the "fever" of each channel. 28 ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of motion picture audio which is marked DD oo~rs~aao~Nol, but unmarked software may also incorporate...
... transform your living room into a variety of program sources. You can be used with DTS or Dolby Digital sources, you can enjoy the power and dynamics of a large European concert hall and is suitable for classical music. DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a...size movie theater, and is enjoy! A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the "fever" of each channel. 28 ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of motion picture audio which is marked DD oo~rs~aao~Nol, but unmarked software may also incorporate...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 the power of the component you selected in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using... press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on the receiver. Refer to turn on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback component. Playing Sources with the RFD-1. D508) mode on the previous page.) 3 Press DO to "DIGITAL". 2 5 omem When playing LD ...
... 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 the power of the component you selected in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using... press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on the receiver. Refer to turn on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback component. Playing Sources with the RFD-1. D508) mode on the previous page.) 3 Press DO to "DIGITAL". 2 5 omem When playing LD ...
Owner's Manual
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...Start playback of the component you want to playback is recommended that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 2 3 40 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 the power of --- I . memo • Depending on the receiver. STANDBY Be sure that you want to be ... Press VOL (+1-) to adjust the volume level in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - TV/SAT 4- TV/SAT VCR DVD/LD...
...Start playback of the component you want to playback is recommended that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 2 3 40 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 the power of --- I . memo • Depending on the receiver. STANDBY Be sure that you want to be ... Press VOL (+1-) to adjust the volume level in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - TV/SAT 4- TV/SAT VCR DVD/LD...
Owner's Manual
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...radio broadcasts. • Incorrect frequency. • The 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. The unit does not respond when ... lamp, motor, etc.). • Tune in another component. FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is not properly selected. Symptom The power does not turn ON. Sometimes the trouble may have been activated. • Static electricity caused by other components and electrical appliances being used...
...radio broadcasts. • Incorrect frequency. • The 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. The unit does not respond when ... lamp, motor, etc.). • Tune in another component. FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is not properly selected. Symptom The power does not turn ON. Sometimes the trouble may have been activated. • Static electricity caused by other components and electrical appliances being used...
Owner's Manual
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... the setting of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control. • Strong light such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from another position. A DVD player not compatible with DTS is connected to "ANALOG". If the unit does not operate normally due to page 7). No...
... the setting of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control. • Strong light such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from another position. A DVD player not compatible with DTS is connected to "ANALOG". If the unit does not operate normally due to page 7). No...
Owner's Manual
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...harmonic distortion (front). Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 1 W (1 kHz)] VSX-D608: VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE 2 80 dB VSX-D508: VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, ...110 V/120-127 V/220 V/240 V (Switchable), 50/60 Hz Power Consumption U.S. model) 100 W (0.8 A) MAX SWITCHED (Multi-Voltage model) 100 W MAX Dimensions 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 401 (D) mm (VSX-D608) 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 391 (D) mm (VSX-D508) 16-9/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (H) x 15-6/8 (D) in (VSX-D608) 16-9/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (H) x 15-3/8 (D) in...
...harmonic distortion (front). Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 1 W (1 kHz)] VSX-D608: VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE 2 80 dB VSX-D508: VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, ...110 V/120-127 V/220 V/240 V (Switchable), 50/60 Hz Power Consumption U.S. model) 100 W (0.8 A) MAX SWITCHED (Multi-Voltage model) 100 W MAX Dimensions 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 401 (D) mm (VSX-D608) 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 391 (D) mm (VSX-D508) 16-9/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (H) x 15-6/8 (D) in (VSX-D608) 16-9/16 (W) x 6-1/4 (H) x 15-3/8 (D) in...