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...provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to do is sit back and enjoy! (When ...connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is switched OFF (during Standby). DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX...
...provides improved linearity and accurate reproduction of each channel for true high fidelity reproduction from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to do is sit back and enjoy! (When ...connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is switched OFF (during Standby). DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX...
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...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 ...Direct Tuning Memorizing 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...
...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 ...Direct Tuning Memorizing 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...
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... AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following marks and symbols are switched on and off. AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you...and bursting. Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the receiver and supplied remote control. If not, the preset codes may have received all batteries with new ones. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of...
... AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries The following marks and symbols are switched on and off. AA dry cell batteries (("AA" IEC LR6)x2) O When you...and bursting. Do not use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the receiver and supplied remote control. If not, the preset codes may have received all batteries with new ones. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of...
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...) by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component. If you have to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control ...you to leave more than 20 cm of space above the receiver. Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor El] on the front panel of this unit to "Recalling preset codes" ...
...) by pointing the receiver's remote control at the respective component. If you have to the other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control ...you to leave more than 20 cm of space above the receiver. Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. Operating range of remote control unit Point the remote control toward the remote sensor El] on the front panel of this unit to "Recalling preset codes" ...
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... RE IVER 3 EN VOL VOL - 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 make your front speaker. The current settings are displayed automatically. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19.... Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to your initial adjustments in the order described below. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the surround setup mode.
... RE IVER 3 EN VOL VOL - 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 make your front speaker. The current settings are displayed automatically. CENTER speaker distance setting mode (page 19.... Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to your initial adjustments in the order described below. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to the surround setup mode.
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... : TV or Cable TV tuner The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset codels)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to operate the respective component. f -TEEN r 1 BUT TEST:4E aR scsE.Ec-! - MSS+ ® 0 CLASS TvrDCC RACOON DIRECT ROAMED (=-D... will automatically set to control one of Other Components" on page 51 for the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on pages 44 to 50 and "Background Control of the following steps show you how to recall preset codes for...
... : TV or Cable TV tuner The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset codels)) appear in the "Preset Code List" on the remote control start to operate the respective component. f -TEEN r 1 BUT TEST:4E aR scsE.Ec-! - MSS+ ® 0 CLASS TvrDCC RACOON DIRECT ROAMED (=-D... will automatically set to control one of Other Components" on page 51 for the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Remote Controlling Other Components" on pages 44 to 50 and "Background Control of the following steps show you how to recall preset codes for...
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...press c> to be preset. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. T 05H:I -B li ir Inc -a ("VCR" is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to select another code in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting... and there is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. M PUSH LIDS- memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set...
...press c> to be preset. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-control buttons on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. T 05H:I -B li ir Inc -a ("VCR" is provided on page 56. 4 Point the remote toward the component to select another code in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting... and there is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. M PUSH LIDS- memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set...
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... indicates the maximum level. • Depending on , this indicator lights to pages 31 and 32. 5-D THEATER indicator (VSX-D608 only) Lights when 5-D THEATER is on the remote control to indicate that the program source contains an LFE channel. IAA - Overload indicator When "ANALOG" is being processed... the DSP mode is selected in the auto stereo mode. Also, when "DIGITAL" is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", ©, Number buttons on (refer to the left of LFE lights during 2 channel playback of...
... indicates the maximum level. • Depending on , this indicator lights to pages 31 and 32. 5-D THEATER indicator (VSX-D608 only) Lights when 5-D THEATER is on the remote control to indicate that the program source contains an LFE channel. IAA - Overload indicator When "ANALOG" is being processed... the DSP mode is selected in the auto stereo mode. Also, when "DIGITAL" is selected. (VSX-D508) (Refer to "Surround modes" on page 28) ATT indicator Lights when ATT (refer to "Remote Control", ©, Number buttons on (refer to the left of LFE lights during 2 channel playback of...
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Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ 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.
Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. CYO- - CHANNEL t""-if. CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ 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.
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...are automatically turned OFF. Front Panel VSX-D608 13. 8 9 10 VSX-D608 ligual Signal west. 12 O C- r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to "Display" is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DNR (VSX-D608 only) and MIDNIGHT mode are... available when using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® LOUDNESS button Switches the loudness on or off . C) Display (Refer to page 24) C) TREBLE (+/-) button Used to operate the receiver. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote...
...are automatically turned OFF. Front Panel VSX-D608 13. 8 9 10 VSX-D608 ligual Signal west. 12 O C- r A -.3 -.-OFF SPEAKERS (A/B) buttons (VSX-D508) Use to "Display" is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DNR (VSX-D608 only) and MIDNIGHT mode are... available when using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® LOUDNESS button Switches the loudness on or off . C) Display (Refer to page 24) C) TREBLE (+/-) button Used to operate the receiver. C) Remote sensor Point the remote control toward the remote...
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.... A-C3 When a Dolby Digital signal is not output from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is input. 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 switched... the component set 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.
.... A-C3 When a Dolby Digital signal is not output from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is input. 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 switched... the component set 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.
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D508) mode on the previous page.) 3 Press DO to switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- For more details, refer to pages 52, 53 for Dolby Digital, Dolby... 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 power ...Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on . 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 turn on page 32.) 4 Start playback...
D508) mode on the previous page.) 3 Press DO to switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- For more details, refer to pages 52, 53 for Dolby Digital, Dolby... 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 power ...Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input" on . 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 turn on page 32.) 4 Start playback...
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... 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... COE)) El 0 0 0 (To 072) 31 Surrround operation RECEIVER / Press RECEIVER. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be sure to complete the set up procedures described in the ... 4- When using the 00 (Dolby) sound mode. 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...
... 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... COE)) El 0 0 0 (To 072) 31 Surrround operation RECEIVER / Press RECEIVER. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can be sure to complete the set up procedures described in the ... 4- When using the 00 (Dolby) sound mode. 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...
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... the Dolby/DTS mode on the front panel. p STANDARD OFF MUSICAL -0- Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) (VSX-D608 only) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing 00 on the remote control or 00 /DTS on and off by pressing the 00 button. Each press changes the display as follows...
... the Dolby/DTS mode on the front panel. p STANDARD OFF MUSICAL -0- Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode) (VSX-D608 only) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing 00 on the remote control or 00 /DTS on and off by pressing the 00 button. Each press changes the display as follows...
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... front panel to select the tuner. Each press switches the band: FM 4•0 AM :an o n un t. I I . _I n LI - Bids 1 2 Press ENTER on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the band (FM or AM). For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies one second, then release.... Press TUNER to set the remote to is weak, press MPX MODE on the following steps show you to locate other stations. O 0 0 O 000 OO 2 4 3 Tune in the display. 4 Adjust ...
... front panel to select the tuner. Each press switches the band: FM 4•0 AM :an o n un t. I I . _I n LI - Bids 1 2 Press ENTER on the remote or FM/AM on the front panel to select the band (FM or AM). For Manual Tuning • To change frequencies one second, then release.... Press TUNER to set the remote to is weak, press MPX MODE on the following steps show you to locate other stations. O 0 0 O 000 OO 2 4 3 Tune in the display. 4 Adjust ...
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... 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 11 ci U LI - Press TUNER to set the remote to select the tuner. Each press switches the band: FM 4•...
... 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 11 ci U LI - Press TUNER to set the remote to select the tuner. Each press switches the band: FM 4•...
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...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 or FM/AM on the front panel to select the channel you want . 3 1 39 For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM...to the tuner operation mode. To select channel 7, press (D. s Ede To skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. -a -1 jI I n r- Press TUNER to set the remote to select the channel you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 11 1 11 I n n r- Using the front panel 2 0 0 0 0 O O o) 1 Press FM/AM...
...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 or FM/AM on the front panel to select the channel you want . 3 1 39 For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM...to the tuner operation mode. To select channel 7, press (D. s Ede To skip through each channel in class B at channel 7. -a -1 jI I n r- Press TUNER to set the remote to select the channel you were previously tuned to is received automatically. 11 1 11 I n n r- Using the front panel 2 0 0 0 0 O O o) 1 Press FM/AM...
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STANDBY Be sure that you want to 0 dB (MAX). DVD/LD 4- 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" ... the volume level in the range of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to be used for a long time, it is displayed in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - VCR 2 I " VIDEO -0 " VCR 1 „DI CD 4-- TV/SAT 4- Playback 2 5 3 DECEIVER .1)6 (-;51() II RI A cell + /I Lit ovoul TVISAT1 VeRt hv I 3 Press...
STANDBY Be sure that you want to 0 dB (MAX). DVD/LD 4- 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" ... the volume level in the range of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to be used for a long time, it is displayed in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - VCR 2 I " VIDEO -0 " VCR 1 „DI CD 4-- TV/SAT 4- Playback 2 5 3 DECEIVER .1)6 (-;51() II RI A cell + /I Lit ovoul TVISAT1 VeRt hv I 3 Press...
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...The following operations show you how to record audio to the cassette, DAT, or MD deck connected to MD/TAPE 1. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select "ANALOG" when making analog recordings, or "DIGITAL" when making digital recordings. (Refer...start playback from the source component. FUNCTION MOTE DECK • COSS DIRECT S a DIMWI3 c COMMANDE SETUP I TUNER VCR21. CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off).
...The following operations show you how to record audio to the cassette, DAT, or MD deck connected to MD/TAPE 1. SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select "ANALOG" when making analog recordings, or "DIGITAL" when making digital recordings. (Refer...start playback from the source component. FUNCTION MOTE DECK • COSS DIRECT S a DIMWI3 c COMMANDE SETUP I TUNER VCR21. CIO1====== o o 0.) 1 TAPE 2 MONITOR VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT memo • This receiver outputs the input signal directly to the sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off).
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SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to choose "ANALOG". (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on the DVD. () o o o) 1 VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT u L(° o o) NOI1V/I3d0 43 OLE MOW I CD DSM? RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U I 1 Select the component you... how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D508) jacks. "orieer VSX-D608 SIGNAL SELECT memo • Recording cannot be made from analog to digital, and similarly from digital to analog. • When recording a...
SELECT on the remote or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to choose "ANALOG". (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on the DVD. () o o o) 1 VSX-D508 SIGNAL SELECT u L(° o o) NOI1V/I3d0 43 OLE MOW I CD DSM? RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U I 1 Select the component you... how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D508) jacks. "orieer VSX-D608 SIGNAL SELECT memo • Recording cannot be made from analog to digital, and similarly from digital to analog. • When recording a...