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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D608 VSX-D608-G VSX-D508 VSX-D508-G Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D608 VSX-D608-G VSX-D508 VSX-D508-G Operating Instructions
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...determined by one or more of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that interference will alternate between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that shown in an inability to confirm that may cause harmful... equipment is located on the rear panel. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for buying this Pioneer product. Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS ...
...determined by one or more of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that interference will alternate between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that shown in an inability to confirm that may cause harmful... equipment is located on the rear panel. IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for buying this Pioneer product. Please write this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. - WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS ...
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...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 Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can...recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall (MUSICAL). ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be reduced to use minimal electricity when power is required.) Manufactured under licence from ...
...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 Dolby Digital and DTS (VSX-D608 only) surround sound. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can...recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall (MUSICAL). ADVANCED THEATER modes (VSX-D608 only) Four sound modes that the volume be reduced to use minimal electricity when power is required.) Manufactured under licence from ...
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Introductory Information Checking the 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 ...
Introductory Information Checking the 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 ...
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...batteries may result in this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Observe the following accessories with the receiver. Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you load new batteries within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV ...or monitor is divided into two main sections : SET UP This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on or putting it is recommended that you have different voltages. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED...
...batteries may result in this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. Observe the following accessories with the receiver. Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you load new batteries within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV ...or monitor is divided into two main sections : SET UP This section explains how to make the necessary connections from the receiver to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on or putting it is recommended that you have different voltages. Incorrect use different batteries together. [SWITCHED...
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... during playback of this unit as illustrated below. If you have to do is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the al mark. CONTROL OR IN 0 .E N 1 . Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. The remote control unit will prevent noise caused by pointing the...
... during playback of this unit as illustrated below. If you have to do is located near a device emitting infrared rays. • Operated simultaneously with another PIONEER component bearing the al mark. CONTROL OR IN 0 .E N 1 . Receiver Installation Receiver PIONEER component bearing the RT1 mark. The remote control unit will prevent noise caused by pointing the...
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... and white plugs to L (left). 07 Be sure to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 9 If you make or change connections. Cassette deck • Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to standby and remove the power ... the receiver. S2' MONITOR R N DPI 22 S2 52 01 0, cL) OFT DIGITAL OUT e- Li OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to connect the audio components. TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0...
... and white plugs to L (left). 07 Be sure to "Digital Connections" on where the cassette deck is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 9 If you make or change connections. Cassette deck • Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to standby and remove the power ... the receiver. S2' MONITOR R N DPI 22 S2 52 01 0, cL) OFT DIGITAL OUT e- Li OPT PCNI/ DO /OTS M7 ( H '14. 'ITC' Th . Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to connect the audio components. TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0...
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... 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 IN IN -a• OUIT OPT DIGCITOA. Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the receiver should be made as shown below.
... 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 IN IN -a• OUIT OPT DIGCITOA. Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the receiver should be made as shown below.
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...to four (three on this receiver. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to digital recording components from the optical digital output jack. (VSX-D608 only) VSX-D608 DIGO-AL IN OPT RCM/...the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. 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 ...
...to four (three on this receiver. When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to digital recording components from the optical digital output jack. (VSX-D608 only) VSX-D608 DIGO-AL IN OPT RCM/...the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. 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 ...
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CAUTION: When installing the center speaker on , a large amount of power is needed which may exceed the capacity of this receiver on or putting it with tape or some other suitable means. Even if the power consumption of the TV, be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround ... you do not connect high-wattage appliances such as distortion in the color of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on and off.
CAUTION: When installing the center speaker on , a large amount of power is needed which may exceed the capacity of this receiver on or putting it with tape or some other suitable means. Even if the power consumption of the TV, be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround ... you do not connect high-wattage appliances such as distortion in the color of the connected components in standby also switches components connected to the receiver's AC OUTLET jacks on and off.
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...input 3. 4 Press A or o to select the setting you have connected. Press as 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 1. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to the surround... specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker. The setting is entered automatically. 16 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set up operations. Press RECEIVER. CHANNEL + la< MUL TI CONTROL IDVDADI 1VISATI CO WTI TUNER I Field [MI W/ A-IQ a] WM Bg%1GRii 0 14/ 2, rss 61 SE SEDUCE ...
...input 3. 4 Press A or o to select the setting you have connected. Press as 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 1. Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20) Use to the surround... specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker. The setting is entered automatically. 16 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set up operations. Press RECEIVER. CHANNEL + la< MUL TI CONTROL IDVDADI 1VISATI CO WTI TUNER I Field [MI W/ A-IQ a] WM Bg%1GRii 0 14/ 2, rss 61 SE SEDUCE ...
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... MULTI CONTROL button for each MULTI CONTROL button. U. f -TEEN r 1 BUT TEST:4E aR scsE.Ec-! - 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.
... MULTI CONTROL button for each MULTI CONTROL button. U. f -TEEN r 1 BUT TEST:4E aR scsE.Ec-! - 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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... PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of 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 and there is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Some manufacturers use several sets ...to the previous operation mode. T0SHIIIR t PI.J51-4 909 -BL. The remote control returns to exit the preset mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code ...
... PL.L311 ' ICIE3-ebn A list of 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 and there is not displayed. • RECEIVER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. Some manufacturers use several sets ...to the previous operation mode. T0SHIIIR t PI.J51-4 909 -BL. The remote control returns to exit the preset mode. memo • When operating a PIONEER'S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "000" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code ...
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... 8, SIGNAL SELECT on pages 26, 27). IV. MONO : Lights when the tuner is received in all parts of input signal selected for individual channels, the MAX level can range between -10dB and 0dB. nOOndB VSX-D608 only 15 CD SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of the sound track...). 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 pages 26, 27). 0 Tuner indicators STEREO : Lights when an FM ...
... 8, SIGNAL SELECT on pages 26, 27). IV. MONO : Lights when the tuner is received in all parts of input signal selected for individual channels, the MAX level can range between -10dB and 0dB. nOOndB VSX-D608 only 15 CD SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of the sound track...). 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 pages 26, 27). 0 Tuner indicators STEREO : Lights when an FM ...
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CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. Press again to mute the volume. CHANNEL t""-if. CYO- - 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 put in the display. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= -
CD MUTING button Press to cancel. 0 A/v/ "MUTING" appears in standby. Press again to mute the volume. CHANNEL t""-if. CYO- - 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 put in the display. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= -
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... to "Memorizing Frequency Tuned Stations" page 38) MPX MODE button Press to switch the receiver on or off. This mode automatically switches between A and B speaker systems as follows. 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. C- When DIRECT is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DNR (VSX-D608 only) and MIDNIGHT mode are available when using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® LOUDNESS button ...
... to "Memorizing Frequency Tuned Stations" page 38) MPX MODE button Press to switch the receiver on or off. This mode automatically switches between A and B speaker systems as follows. 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. C- When DIRECT is ON, Dolby, DSP, LOUDNESS, DNR (VSX-D608 only) and MIDNIGHT mode are available when using 26surround sound modes. 3 ® LOUDNESS button ...
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...) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), and DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. DIGITAL : Selects the digital audio signals. Use these , set SIGNAL SELECT to select one of the signal being...
...) (Q, Function buttons) to select the component, then press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to "ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), and DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. DIGITAL : Selects the digital audio signals. Use these , set SIGNAL SELECT to select one of the signal being...
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.... (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can identify Dolby Digital software by the f))4,, ,!or prn7.7.0.71i marks. 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® (... on the reflected sounds emulates the "fever" of Dolby Digital audio on sources marked op® ( ) or Q. LL des 0` This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of each channel. 28 A short delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of wooden...
.... (Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic sources can identify Dolby Digital software by the f))4,, ,!or prn7.7.0.71i marks. 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® (... on the reflected sounds emulates the "fever" of Dolby Digital audio on sources marked op® ( ) or Q. LL des 0` This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of each channel. 28 A short delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of wooden...
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...pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. 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 to an analog or digital input signal by playing back the DTS... (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set SIGNAL SELECT to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. SIGNAL SELECT SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL I DTS When a DTS signal is input. 0 00 ISO 0 memo 0 0 O0 o o) =ID • SIGNAL ...
...pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. 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 to an analog or digital input signal by playing back the DTS... (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set SIGNAL SELECT to page 20, 21) can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. SIGNAL SELECT SIGNAL SELECT DIGITAL I DTS When a DTS signal is input. 0 00 ISO 0 memo 0 0 O0 o o) =ID • SIGNAL ...
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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 ...on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback component. C) Press RECEIVER to switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to a digital signal which is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal...
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 ...on page 32.) 4 Start playback of the playback component. C) Press RECEIVER to switch the PO /DTS (VSX-D608) or DO (VSX- Each press changes the Da /DTS mode. (VSX-D608) (Refer to a digital signal which is output caused by the receiver at the digital input jacks. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal...