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...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... most demanding Dolby Digital program sources. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in standby mode, refer to ... reserved. Connections can be made to music or watching movies. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of the power ...
...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... most demanding Dolby Digital program sources. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced in standby mode, refer to ... reserved. Connections can be made to music or watching movies. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of the power ...
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... 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 Display...
... 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 Display...
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... acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are used throughout this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Receiver operations described later in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to set them again. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or... When connecting components to your home entertainment center. Total power consumption of the connected components in the operating range 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...
... acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are used throughout this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Receiver operations described later in such hazards as blow dryers and irons to set them again. Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or... When connecting components to your home entertainment center. Total power consumption of the connected components in the operating range 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...
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... 30° angle on top of operation does not require control cords. Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. The remote control unit will prevent noise caused by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. CONTROL OR IN 0 .E N 1 . PL Ct 7OUTI 30° 30° 7m...
... 30° angle on top of operation does not require control cords. Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. The remote control unit will prevent noise caused by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. CONTROL OR IN 0 .E N 1 . PL Ct 7OUTI 30° 30° 7m...
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...to specify the distance from your front speaker. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be sure to your listening position to complete ...19) Use to your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). This switches the remote to specify the type of speakers you change the placement of this unit on (The STANDBY...order described below. Setting Up for rerouted bass frequencies. Refer to select the setting you desire. Press RECEIVER. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to the optical digital input 3. 4 Press ...
...to specify the distance from your front speaker. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be sure to your listening position to complete ...19) Use to your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). This switches the remote to specify the type of speakers you change the placement of this unit on (The STANDBY...order described below. Setting Up for rerouted bass frequencies. Refer to select the setting you desire. Press RECEIVER. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to the optical digital input 3. 4 Press ...
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...CD, etc.). 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 50 and "Background Control of Other Components" on how to operate your component(s) are listed in the... button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset codels)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to blink. 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.
...CD, etc.). 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 50 and "Background Control of Other Components" on how to operate your component(s) are listed in the... button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset codels)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to blink. 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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... 23 When you have entered the proper code. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode... codes is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be set even if a code is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to exit the preset...remote control blinks. The remote control returns to display the name of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to select another code in the manufacturer code list can be preset. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508...
... 23 When you have entered the proper code. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode... codes is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be set even if a code is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to exit the preset...remote control blinks. The remote control returns to display the name of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to select another code in the manufacturer code list can be preset. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508...
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... 0dB. SP ► A : Lights when speaker system A is received. g Program format indicators The following indicators light to "Remote Control", ©, Number buttons on , this occurs, press ATT on pages 26, 27). Digital indicators dts (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when DTS signals are input. (Dolby/DTS ...mode is ON) IJOPRO LOGIC : When the Dolby mode on the receiver is on page 25) is selected. (VSX-D508) ...
... 0dB. SP ► A : Lights when speaker system A is received. g Program format indicators The following indicators light to "Remote Control", ©, Number buttons on , this occurs, press ATT on pages 26, 27). Digital indicators dts (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when DTS signals are input. (Dolby/DTS ...mode is ON) IJOPRO LOGIC : When the Dolby mode on the receiver is on page 25) is selected. (VSX-D508) ...
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CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to mute the volume. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. 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 -= -
CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. Press again to mute the volume. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. 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 -= -
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...Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to select the JO (Dolby) sound mode. Only A speakers are automatically turned OFF. C- ED M /DTS button (VSX-D608) Press 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.... This mode automatically switches between A and B speaker systems as follows. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to adjust low frequencies in standby...
...Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote sensor to select the JO (Dolby) sound mode. Only A speakers are automatically turned OFF. C- ED M /DTS button (VSX-D608) Press 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.... This mode automatically switches between A and B speaker systems as follows. r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to adjust low frequencies in standby...
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SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG A SIGNAL SELECT DISTAL While SIGNAL SELECT is set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input The input of the four (three on ... when a DTS signal is output caused by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. 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 in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21...
SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG A SIGNAL SELECT DISTAL While SIGNAL SELECT is set SIGNAL SELECT to "ANALOG". • This receiver can be switched to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input The input of the four (three on ... when a DTS signal is output caused by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. 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 in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21...
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...receiver at the digital input jacks. Refer to turn on the power of the playback component. Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX... 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 ...RECEIVER to pages 52, 53 for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS. 30 To prevent noise, you want to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select DIGITAL. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on . Playing Sources with the RFD-1. D508...
...receiver at the digital input jacks. Refer to turn on the power of the playback component. Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX... 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 ...RECEIVER to pages 52, 53 for Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS. 30 To prevent noise, you want to play. 2 Press SIG.SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select DIGITAL. (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on . Playing Sources with the RFD-1. D508...
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This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be used . If SPEAKERS 8 are used simultaneously with DSP modes. (Refer to page 32 for Surround Sound" (starting 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 ... (The default setting value is particularly important when using the sound modes. This is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can skip this step when using the controls on page 16) before using the 00 (Dolby)...
This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be used . If SPEAKERS 8 are used simultaneously with DSP modes. (Refer to page 32 for Surround Sound" (starting 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 ... (The default setting value is particularly important when using the sound modes. This is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/-. • On the VSX-D508, Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can skip this step when using the controls on page 16) before using the 00 (Dolby)...
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... reception. This should improve reception enough for about one step at the first station it locates. RECEIVER (i) • EC: 3 /0L , LLI ;) cz.) LL)I (2) LLI) - •- 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to select the band (FM or AM).... the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is received automatically. 4 U O -1 C I ; ; -8 Id. 3 MPX MODE O 0 C- When using the front panel Press FREQUENCY (+1-) until the frequency you how to select the ...
... reception. This should improve reception enough for about one step at the first station it locates. RECEIVER (i) • EC: 3 /0L , LLI ;) cz.) LL)I (2) LLI) - •- 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to switch to select the band (FM or AM).... the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station, because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is received automatically. 4 U O -1 C I ; ; -8 Id. 3 MPX MODE O 0 C- When using the front panel Press FREQUENCY (+1-) until the frequency you how to select the ...
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... want. NOI1V}J3d0 37 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. 4 Use the number buttons to select the tuner. Each press ... press: ci O --. © © NAL C 1/1 I 1I 1 11 C U I I AM 3 Press MENU to select the band (FM or AM). The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 Press ENTER to activate the direct tuning mode. Press TUNER to set the...
... want. NOI1V}J3d0 37 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. 4 Use the number buttons to select the tuner. Each press ... press: ci O --. © © NAL C 1/1 I 1I 1 11 C U I I AM 3 Press MENU to select the band (FM or AM). The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 2 Press ENTER to activate the direct tuning mode. Press TUNER to set the...
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... 11 1 11 I n r- to select the tuner. To select channel 10, press C). 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 want . n :I E'.EIMER] IMD,TAPEI C5217 ...MST TOAE A7 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...
... 11 1 11 I n r- to select the tuner. To select channel 10, press C). 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 want . n :I E'.EIMER] IMD,TAPEI C5217 ...MST TOAE A7 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...
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... recommended that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 2 3 40 memo • Depending on the receiver. TV/SAT VCR DVD/LD VSX-D608 0 O O C 4 6 o o VSX-D508 4 6 O O O C ;=== x=''o o o) Al Press SIG. VCR 2 I " VIDEO -0 " VCR 1 „DI CD 4-- SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the...
... recommended that the standby indicator turns off the main power. 2 3 40 memo • Depending on the receiver. TV/SAT VCR DVD/LD VSX-D608 0 O O C 4 6 o o VSX-D508 4 6 O O O C ;=== x=''o o o) Al Press SIG. VCR 2 I " VIDEO -0 " VCR 1 „DI CD 4-- SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the...
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... 15, TE(51:555 0csag 01LE'va 4- SELECT '4i• Start recording on the recorded signal. CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to analog. • Recordings cannot be recorded. Press SIG. I ) "cacteet- 3 Insert a blank tape into the ..., TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of MD/TAPE 1 cannot be made from the source component. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on page 29.) VOL RUM EL 2 Prepare the program source. (Tune in the radio station or load the CD,...
... 15, TE(51:555 0csag 01LE'va 4- SELECT '4i• Start recording on the recorded signal. CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to analog. • Recordings cannot be recorded. Press SIG. I ) "cacteet- 3 Insert a blank tape into the ..., TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no conversion of MD/TAPE 1 cannot be made from the source component. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on page 29.) VOL RUM EL 2 Prepare the program source. (Tune in the radio station or load the CD,...
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...1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D508) jacks. SELECT Start recording on the recorded signal. RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U I 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to record. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel...Recording cannot be difficult to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on the DVD. () o o o) 1 VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT u L(° o o) NOI1V/I3d0 43 Be sure to press SIG. memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the video ...
...1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D508) jacks. SELECT Start recording on the recorded signal. RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U I 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to record. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel...Recording cannot be difficult to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on the DVD. () o o o) 1 VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT u L(° o o) NOI1V/I3d0 43 Be sure to press SIG. memo The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the video ...
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...LD (MULTI CONTROL) two times in succession to the beginning of the current chapter (track). i , RECEIVER l (C) :ER+ CD 11 VOL d - C FUNCTI?ON 1.1iCT FLOIMER mrr.ricx. Remote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operations memo Before attempting to perform these operations, press the DVD/LD... (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to its former condition. *With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can operate the player by pressing the following chapters (tracks). ...
...LD (MULTI CONTROL) two times in succession to the beginning of the current chapter (track). i , RECEIVER l (C) :ER+ CD 11 VOL d - C FUNCTI?ON 1.1iCT FLOIMER mrr.ricx. Remote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operations memo Before attempting to perform these operations, press the DVD/LD... (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to its former condition. *With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can operate the player by pressing the following chapters (tracks). ...