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... the product's enclosure that the values are designed to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be wrong, or sound may cause harmful interference to alertthe usertothe presence of the power plug and power outlet may invalidate the user's right to provide reasonable ...in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTE: When unsure about the channel allocation for your area, consult your security. Please write this Pioneer product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR ...
... the product's enclosure that the values are designed to operate the equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be wrong, or sound may cause harmful interference to alertthe usertothe presence of the power plug and power outlet may invalidate the user's right to provide reasonable ...in the literature accompanying the appliance. NOTE: When unsure about the channel allocation for your area, consult your security. Please write this Pioneer product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR ...
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...of a concert hall (MUSICAL). The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to become less than satisfactory. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be used to the DVD 5.1 channel input on page 57. 4 DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att... playback of operations automatically. Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to perform a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Regarding the value of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in DTS audio creates...
...of a concert hall (MUSICAL). The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to become less than satisfactory. ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be used to the DVD 5.1 channel input on page 57. 4 DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att... playback of operations automatically. Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to perform a variety of Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Regarding the value of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in DTS audio creates...
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... 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 Display Remote Control Front Panel... Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Selecting a Sound Mode Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning Direct Tuning...
... 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 Display Remote Control Front Panel... Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Selecting a Sound Mode Listening in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual Tuning Direct Tuning...
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You can select up to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is then processed by the receiver at the digital input ...TAPE, CD, VCR1 (VCR). COAX: DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 : MD OPT 3 : TV (VSX-D608 only) MD recorder (VSX-D608 only) TV tuner (or satellite tuner) • Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cable Commercially available digital audio... described below . The factory setting for Surround Sound" on this receiver. To assign the digital inputs, refer to digital recording components from the optical digital output jack. (VSX-D608 only) VSX-D608 DIGO-AL IN OPT RCM/ DO /...
You can select up to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the digital inputs is then processed by the receiver at the digital input ...TAPE, CD, VCR1 (VCR). COAX: DVD OPT 1 : CD OPT 2 : MD OPT 3 : TV (VSX-D608 only) MD recorder (VSX-D608 only) TV tuner (or satellite tuner) • Digital audio cords/Fiber-optic cable Commercially available digital audio... described below . The factory setting for Surround Sound" on this receiver. To assign the digital inputs, refer to digital recording components from the optical digital output jack. (VSX-D608 only) VSX-D608 DIGO-AL IN OPT RCM/ DO /...
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..., the speaker may fall from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. • If possible, install... the surround speakers slightly above , below . Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. If you do not connect high-wattage appliances such as distortion in the ON position. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating,...
..., the speaker may fall from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. • If possible, install... the surround speakers slightly above , below . Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. If you do not connect high-wattage appliances such as distortion in the ON position. CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating,...
Owner's Manual
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... control setting mode (page 20) Use to compress the dynamic range of this unit on or off. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 2. You only need to make your listening position to set... to specify the input to be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of speakers you desire. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to the optical digital input 1. CHANNEL + la< MUL TI CONTROL IDVDADI 1VISATI CO WTI TUNER I Field [MI W/ A-IQ a] WM Bg%1GRii 0 14/...
... control setting mode (page 20) Use to compress the dynamic range of this unit on or off. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 2. You only need to make your listening position to set... to specify the input to be sure to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of speakers you desire. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to the optical digital input 1. CHANNEL + la< MUL TI CONTROL IDVDADI 1VISATI CO WTI TUNER I Field [MI W/ A-IQ a] WM Bg%1GRii 0 14/...
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In this case, all bass frequencies are set to Small. C. -- 73 lea * Press >> to advance to the sub woofer.) I .". 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 Large if the front speakers are sent to the next setting, and press J. 3. -8 Ids I ".L. -- In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to set the front speaker. Front speaker (initial setting is connected. L. -- Speaker size is denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for small...
In this case, all bass frequencies are set to Small. C. -- 73 lea * Press >> to advance to the sub woofer.) I .". 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 Large if the front speakers are sent to the next setting, and press J. 3. -8 Ids I ".L. -- In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to set the front speaker. Front speaker (initial setting is connected. L. -- Speaker size is denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for small...
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... which frequencies will be set. (*** appears in the display.) )(. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. We recommend setting 200 Hz when only small speakers are set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or ** dB (.O)). 18 memo •...
... which frequencies will be set. (*** appears in the display.) )(. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers. We recommend setting 200 Hz when only small speakers are set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or ** dB (.O)). 18 memo •...
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... mode, the low cut filter cannot be set. • The low cut filter is set to 30 steps). I r0l N -B Press A or V to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. S. To prevent this, set the Center speaker distance setting to set the SURROUND speaker... and Center speakers will be heard before the Front speakers. Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is selected in SPEAKER setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be set. • One step equals about 1 foot (30 cm). 5 10 (U. L L C- memo • ...
... mode, the low cut filter cannot be set. • The low cut filter is set to 30 steps). I r0l N -B Press A or V to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time. S. To prevent this, set the Center speaker distance setting to set the SURROUND speaker... and Center speakers will be heard before the Front speakers. Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is selected in SPEAKER setting mode, the SURROUND distance cannot be set. • One step equals about 1 foot (30 cm). 5 10 (U. L L C- memo • ...
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...control (OFF, MAX or MID). Press A or o to select the optical digital input 1 (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR 1 (VSX-D608), VCR (VSX-D508) or OFF). It does this function enables low level sounds to be assigned to the optical input 2 terminal. memo • Initial setting is "MD". 11 1'1 -11 C, I I " -s ...The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don't get distored. LI P T -s iae Press A or o to select the optical digital input 2 (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR 1 (VSX-D608), VCR (VSX-D508) or OFF). 20 Dynamic range control setting...
...control (OFF, MAX or MID). Press A or o to select the optical digital input 1 (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR 1 (VSX-D608), VCR (VSX-D508) or OFF). It does this function enables low level sounds to be assigned to the optical input 2 terminal. memo • Initial setting is "MD". 11 1'1 -11 C, I I " -s ...The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don't get distored. LI P T -s iae Press A or o to select the optical digital input 2 (DVD, TV, CD, MD, VCR 1 (VSX-D608), VCR (VSX-D508) or OFF). 20 Dynamic range control setting...
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Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo • The sound pressure of SUB WOOFER sounds audibly small. • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial ...from each surround mode. • When both the DSP mode and Dolby Surroud mode are turned on VSX-D508) digital input connection is output in the main listening position. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D608 only) Sets the input component to be assigned to set for the component and the jack ...
Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo • The sound pressure of SUB WOOFER sounds audibly small. • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial ...from each surround mode. • When both the DSP mode and Dolby Surroud mode are turned on VSX-D508) digital input connection is output in the main listening position. Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D608 only) Sets the input component to be assigned to set for the component and the jack ...
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...or ADVANCED THEATER mode (except for individual channels, the MAX level can range between -10dB and 0dB. Overload indicator When "ANALOG" is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. • H.P indicator ... strong signal is received in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this indicator lights to the left of LFE lights during 2 channel playback of the sound track). DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 24 16 ...
...or ADVANCED THEATER mode (except for individual channels, the MAX level can range between -10dB and 0dB. Overload indicator When "ANALOG" is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to receive FM broadcasts in monaural. • H.P indicator ... strong signal is received in SIGNAL SELECTOR, this indicator lights to the left of LFE lights during 2 channel playback of the sound track). DIGITAL : Lights when the digital audio signals are selected. MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when the MIDNIGHT mode is on. 24 16 ...
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CHANNEL t""-if. 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/ "MUTING" appears in standby. CYO- - Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display.
CHANNEL t""-if. 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/ "MUTING" appears in standby. CYO- - Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display.
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...31 for higher fidelity to switch the receiver on or off. Only A speakers are automatically turned OFF. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to adjust high frequencies in the range of ±6. C) Display (Refer to page 24) C) TREBLE (+/-) button Used to switch the corresponding... modes. (Refer to page 30, 32) MI button (VSX-D508) Press to operate the receiver. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to select the JO (Dolby) sound mode. Front Panel VSX-D608 13. 8 9 10 VSX-D608 ligual Signal west. 12 O C- To listen to ...
...31 for higher fidelity to switch the receiver on or off. Only A speakers are automatically turned OFF. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to adjust high frequencies in the range of ±6. C) Display (Refer to page 24) C) TREBLE (+/-) button Used to switch the corresponding... modes. (Refer to page 30, 32) MI button (VSX-D508) Press to operate the receiver. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to select the JO (Dolby) sound mode. Front Panel VSX-D608 13. 8 9 10 VSX-D608 ligual Signal west. 12 O C- To listen to ...
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...to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to one of the four (three on VSX-D508) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). Each press switches the DVD/..., MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 (VCR on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is fixed in digital audio sources (refer to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. AC-3 lights when Dolby Digital signals...
...to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to one of the four (three on VSX-D508) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode (HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1, or THEATER 2). Each press switches the DVD/..., MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 (VCR on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is fixed in digital audio sources (refer to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. AC-3 lights when Dolby Digital signals...
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...Dolby Pro Logic sources. (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources 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® ...( ) or Q. You can identify Dolby Digital software by the f))4,, ,!or prn7.7.0.71i marks. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to do is suitable for watching dramas on Dolby Pro Logic software marked Doloam, sumoutuot Also, when used simultaneously.) HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic ...
...Dolby Pro Logic sources. (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources 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® ...( ) or Q. You can identify Dolby Digital software by the f))4,, ,!or prn7.7.0.71i marks. THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to do is suitable for watching dramas on Dolby Pro Logic software marked Doloam, sumoutuot Also, when used simultaneously.) HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic ...
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D508) mode on the receiver. Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. 5 Press VOL (+/-) to adjust the ... is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. 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 the...
D508) mode on the receiver. Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1. 5 Press VOL (+/-) to adjust the ... is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. 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 the...
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...value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can skip this step when using the sound modes. THEATER 1 4 ATT EFFECT +/- Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be used . memo • The amount of effect of ...using the controls on the receiver.) VOL • I 1,NNEL IDVDiLDI I "ROSATI I CD I VCR 2 IFE[Eiri flOfTAKI VID*)1T QJ' 0 Q-J MANGE Pioneer 2 Select the sound mode. • For 00 (Dolby) Press 00 • For DSP modes Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: 1 I =...
...value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can skip this step when using the sound modes. THEATER 1 4 ATT EFFECT +/- Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be used . memo • The amount of effect of ...using the controls on the receiver.) VOL • I 1,NNEL IDVDiLDI I "ROSATI I CD I VCR 2 IFE[Eiri flOfTAKI VID*)1T QJ' 0 Q-J MANGE Pioneer 2 Select the sound mode. • For 00 (Dolby) Press 00 • For DSP modes Press DSP MODE repeatedly Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: 1 I =...
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... 0 0 0 Co o) Press DVD/LD on the unit. DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback. DVD/LD (VSX-D608) 0 00 =I DVD/LD (VSX-O508) • When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, input ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode...
... 0 0 0 Co o) Press DVD/LD on the unit. DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback. DVD/LD (VSX-D608) 0 00 =I DVD/LD (VSX-O508) • When DVD 5.1ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, input ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode...
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... a noticeable improvement in the quality of the source, there may not be reduced. O EXI/DTS mode is ON. Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) (VSX-D608 only) When DIGITAL NR is on, auditory noise during playback can be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on. • Sudden noise • Extremely... 20 dB Video tape 15 dB AM tuner 10 to 15 dB • FM tuner 15 to 16 dB * Depending on the condition of the sound. 34 Each press switches DIGITAL NR on the front panel.
... a noticeable improvement in the quality of the source, there may not be reduced. O EXI/DTS mode is ON. Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) (VSX-D608 only) When DIGITAL NR is on, auditory noise during playback can be reduced even if DIGITAL NR is on. • Sudden noise • Extremely... 20 dB Video tape 15 dB AM tuner 10 to 15 dB • FM tuner 15 to 16 dB * Depending on the condition of the sound. 34 Each press switches DIGITAL NR on the front panel.