Owner's Manual
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...connecting and operating the unit is encouraged to try to the channel allocation value for U.S. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this Pioneer product. CHANNEL STEP SETTING (except for the area in which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ...serial number on a circuit different from that interference will alternate between the equipment and receiver. - To Change Channel Steps With the power turned OFF, hold the STANDBY/ON button depressed while pressing the FM/AM function button to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ...
...connecting and operating the unit is encouraged to try to the channel allocation value for U.S. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this Pioneer product. CHANNEL STEP SETTING (except for the area in which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used ...serial number on a circuit different from that interference will alternate between the equipment and receiver. - To Change Channel Steps With the power turned OFF, hold the STANDBY/ON button depressed while pressing the FM/AM function button to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in ...
Owner's Manual
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...-in a stable location. See Figure A. This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer or have fallen into such power lines or circuits. POWER LINES - OVERLOADING - A OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - SERVICING - DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE- The line voltage selector switches are...- for U.S. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION B10-211 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART Fl) NEC - If the voltage is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Unplug this ...
...-in a stable location. See Figure A. This will often require extensive work by the manufacturer or have fallen into such power lines or circuits. POWER LINES - OVERLOADING - A OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - SERVICING - DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE- The line voltage selector switches are...- for U.S. ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION B10-211 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART Fl) NEC - If the voltage is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Unplug this ...
Owner's Manual
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...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. With 5-D THEATER, you can be reduced to a minimum so you to transform your home. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in the playback source can be used to a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other components simply by simulating... watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of a concert hall in simulated Dolby Digital. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to music or watching movies. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in theaters. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only)...
...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. With 5-D THEATER, you can be reduced to a minimum so you to transform your home. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in the playback source can be used to a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other components simply by simulating... watt power amplifiers which enable high quality playback of a concert hall in simulated Dolby Digital. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to music or watching movies. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in theaters. DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped att (VSX-D608 only)...
Owner's Manual
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...set . Receiver operations described later in this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of batteries may be canceled and you will need to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or...again. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). Power connection CAUTION! CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and...
...set . Receiver operations described later in this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of batteries may be canceled and you will need to the AC OUTLET jacks. • Do not connect a monitor or...again. OPERATION This section provides complete information about operation of connected components should not exceed 100W (0.8 A) (Multi-Voltage model: 100 W MAX). Power connection CAUTION! CAUTION! • To avoid malfunction, overheating, and possible fire risk, do not connect high-wattage appliances such as leakage and...
Owner's Manual
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... and remove the power cord from the transformer in the receiver. PEITENNA DIGITAL IN MEER 7qt7;),,f :„C. r-- Li OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . S2' MONITOR R N DPI 22 S2 52 01 0, cL) OFT DIGITAL OUT e- CONTROL GIO . TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0 CENTER PRECUT...
... and remove the power cord from the transformer in the receiver. PEITENNA DIGITAL IN MEER 7qt7;),,f :„C. r-- Li OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . S2' MONITOR R N DPI 22 S2 52 01 0, cL) OFT DIGITAL OUT e- CONTROL GIO . TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0 CENTER PRECUT...
Owner's Manual
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...below. model only). • If your video components as well (VSX-D608 U.S. L ,c./00 • T® UT Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the receiver should be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your TV monitor or video camera has...player. • Although only "S2" is possible by connecting the receiver 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'...
...below. model only). • If your video components as well (VSX-D608 U.S. L ,c./00 • T® UT Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the receiver should be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your TV monitor or video camera has...player. • Although only "S2" is possible by connecting the receiver 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'...
Owner's Manual
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... to 16 Q. • 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 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C TV (To be used as... the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you use the speaker on your TV as the center speaker) Surround Speakers SL SR O VSX-D608 °MALIN 1- '7 EEER1 th thrg: SR is unnecessary.
... to 16 Q. • 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 18) Front Speakers L R Center Speaker C TV (To be used as... the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you use the speaker on your TV as the center speaker) Surround Speakers SL SR O VSX-D608 °MALIN 1- '7 EEER1 th thrg: SR is unnecessary.
Owner's Manual
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... 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 - A -TAPE 2 MONITOR" - Connecting additional amplifiers To use separate amplifiers to both the CENTER PREOUT jack and the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. (e.g. memo Do not make simultaneous connections to power your center speaker...
... 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 - A -TAPE 2 MONITOR" - Connecting additional amplifiers To use separate amplifiers to both the CENTER PREOUT jack and the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. (e.g. memo Do not make simultaneous connections to power your center speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Even if the power consumption of the TV or monitor is within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are installed securely to prevent accidents and ...Position memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. Be sure all speakers are switched on, a large amount of power is needed which may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. • If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above , below ...
... surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Even if the power consumption of the TV or monitor is within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are installed securely to prevent accidents and ...Position memo • Install the left and right front speakers at the TV screen. Be sure all speakers are switched on, a large amount of power is needed which may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker. • If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above , below ...
Owner's Manual
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...with "SPEAKER setting mode" and make these settings once (unless you desire. FRONT speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. Press RECEIVER to specify the distance from the sub woofer. SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround... important when using the DO (Dolby) sound mode. The current settings are displayed automatically. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to compress the dynamic range of speakers you desire. Dynamic range control setting mode (...
...with "SPEAKER setting mode" and make these settings once (unless you desire. FRONT speaker distance setting mode (page 19) Use to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. Press RECEIVER to specify the distance from the sub woofer. SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround... important when using the DO (Dolby) sound mode. The current settings are displayed automatically. Optical digital input 3 setting (page 21) (VSX-D608 only) Use to specify the input to be assigned to compress the dynamic range of speakers you desire. Dynamic range control setting mode (...
Owner's Manual
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... the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal. T 05H:I -B li ir Inc -a ("VCR" is provided on ...The remote control returns to exit the preset mode. After blinking three times, all available preset codes is displayed on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. If the component does not turn ON or OFF...not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is more 3 seconds. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-...
... the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal. T 05H:I -B li ir Inc -a ("VCR" is provided on ...The remote control returns to exit the preset mode. After blinking three times, all available preset codes is displayed on VSX-D508) 4 $ P 0 Eibb if PAN A30 NI -EH. If the component does not turn ON or OFF...not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set even if a code is more 3 seconds. COMMANDER SET UP • All the multi-...
Owner's Manual
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... ANALOG mode only). TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. SP ► B : Lights when speaker system B is received. Digital indicators dts (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when DTS signals are not present in . 0 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to indicate that an excessively ...00 PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of the input signal (available in the auto stereo mode. Volume level is maintained even when the power is off. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on page 25) is on pages 26, ...
... ANALOG mode only). TUNED : Lights when a broadcast is selected. SP ► B : Lights when speaker system B is received. Digital indicators dts (VSX-D608 only) : Lights when DTS signals are not present in . 0 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to indicate that an excessively ...00 PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of the input signal (available in the auto stereo mode. Volume level is maintained even when the power is off. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. • Depending on page 25) is on pages 26, ...
Owner's Manual
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Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. CHANNEL t""-if. 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- - Press again to mute the volume.
Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to put in the display. CHANNEL t""-if. 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- - Press again to mute the volume.
Owner's Manual
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...B speaker systems as follows. To listen to both speaker systems (A and B), press the buttons so that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (2.5 W) during the standby mode.) 0 CLASS button Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes. (Refer to "Memorizing Frequency Tuned Stations" page ...more easily heard when listening at low volumes. ® BASS (+/-) button Press 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) DIRECT button...
...B speaker systems as follows. To listen to both speaker systems (A and B), press the buttons so that this receiver consumes a small amount of power (2.5 W) during the standby mode.) 0 CLASS button Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes. (Refer to "Memorizing Frequency Tuned Stations" page ...more easily heard when listening at low volumes. ® BASS (+/-) button Press 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) DIRECT button...
Owner's Manual
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... You can be used simultaneously.) HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall of disco sound. 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® (...Simulates the acoustic environment of travelling with the soundtrack. DSP modes The DSP (Digital Sound Processing) modes allow you can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is suitable for enjoyment of a variety of an orchestra performing in a concert hall, making...
... You can be used simultaneously.) HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a large European concert hall of disco sound. 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® (...Simulates the acoustic environment of travelling with the soundtrack. DSP modes The DSP (Digital Sound Processing) modes allow you can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is suitable for enjoyment of a variety of an orchestra performing in a concert hall, making...
Owner's Manual
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Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback component. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (... switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- 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 power of the component you...
Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to "Switching the DO /DTS mode" on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback component. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (... switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- 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 power of the component you...
Owner's Manual
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... rEN., (715/ TE(ST5DNE ("Tj SIG TILED FUNCTION lMODE VERVE E ) ELM 'NCR DIRECT FI DIMMER ) COMMANDER SET CP .Pscorveger Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn off on page 29.) 5 Start playback of --- VIDEO 4- memo • Depending on the receiver.... input signal corresponding to the source component. (Refer to playback. dB (MIN) to be used for a long time, it is displayed in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - Playback 2 5 3 DECEIVER .1)6 (-;51() II RI A cell + /I Lit ovoul TVISAT1 VeRt hv I . I 3 ...
... rEN., (715/ TE(ST5DNE ("Tj SIG TILED FUNCTION lMODE VERVE E ) ELM 'NCR DIRECT FI DIMMER ) COMMANDER SET CP .Pscorveger Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn off on page 29.) 5 Start playback of --- VIDEO 4- memo • Depending on the receiver.... input signal corresponding to the source component. (Refer to playback. dB (MIN) to be used for a long time, it is displayed in the following order: VSX-D608 VSX-D508 ► TUNER MD/TAPE 1 - Playback 2 5 3 DECEIVER .1)6 (-;51() II RI A cell + /I Lit ovoul TVISAT1 VeRt hv I . I 3 ...
Owner's Manual
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... Incorrect operations are turned OFF. • Improper connections. • The input source is not properly selected. Symptom The power does not turn ON. Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in another component. AM broadcasts • The AM antenna is...The volume is turned down. • The TAPE 2 MONITOR is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to page 8). • Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver....
... Incorrect operations are turned OFF. • Improper connections. • The input source is not properly selected. Symptom The power does not turn ON. Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in another component. AM broadcasts • The AM antenna is...The volume is turned down. • The TAPE 2 MONITOR is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to page 8). • Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver....
Owner's Manual
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... (7 m), 30° of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control. • Strong light such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from your speakers. automatically, • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 6). The digital output level is produced from other component equipped with DTS...
... (7 m), 30° of operation. • There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control. • Strong light such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from your speakers. automatically, • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 6). The digital output level is produced from other component equipped with DTS...
Owner's Manual
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... without notice, due to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirement U.S. Continuous Power Output Front 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 0) Center Rear 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 0) 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 0) Multi-Voltage model: Continuous Power Output (DIN) Front 120 W + 120 W (1 kHz, T.H.D. 1 %, 8 0) Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) VSX-D608: VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE...
... without notice, due to -Noise Ratio 50 dB Antenna Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirement U.S. Continuous Power Output Front 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 0) Center Rear 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 0) 100 W + 100 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 0) Multi-Voltage model: Continuous Power Output (DIN) Front 120 W + 120 W (1 kHz, T.H.D. 1 %, 8 0) Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) VSX-D608: VCR 1, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, MD/TAPE, TAPE...