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...is on, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in standby mode, refer 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...from the optical digital output jack to a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other factors require that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. All rights reserved. Various Surround Effects (DSP) The DSP (Digital Sound Processing) surround mode ...
...is on, you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital. DIGITAL NR function (VSX-D608 only) Noise in standby mode, refer 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...from the optical digital output jack to a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, DTS decoder or other factors require that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. All rights reserved. Various Surround Effects (DSP) The DSP (Digital Sound Processing) surround mode ...
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...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... and Manual Tuning 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 ...
...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... and Manual Tuning 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 ...
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...within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are used throughout this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. When connecting components to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to Use This ...oooi!0S0E0St'0w0o0 00 000L100 0 54} FM wire antenna AM loop antenna How to set up and customize your other audio and video components. Power connection CAUTION! Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. \ I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or i i i -
...within the acceptable limits, when monitors or TV sets are used throughout this manual: memo Provides additional information, precautions, and advice. When connecting components to the AC OUTLET jacks, leave the power switch of this section under the heading "Preparations" enable you to Use This ...oooi!0S0E0St'0w0o0 00 000L100 0 54} FM wire antenna AM loop antenna How to set up and customize your other audio and video components. Power connection CAUTION! Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or display. \ I Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or i i i -
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... plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left). 07 Be sure to connect the audio components. S2' MONITOR R N DPI 22 S2 52 01 0, cL) OFT DIGITAL OUT e- TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0 CENTER PRECUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT gUERE-, - %LAMP, SCAPUATRIOEPN: RD 02;1 CAUTION: mixmurnwwxuu r :L1ETS/T7:87...
... plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left). 07 Be sure to connect the audio components. S2' MONITOR R N DPI 22 S2 52 01 0, cL) OFT DIGITAL OUT e- TAPE 54TH JNROR✓~ LD e VCR 2 POINT SPEAXERS CD R O O L Th VSX-D608 0 CENTER PRECUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT gUERE-, - %LAMP, SCAPUATRIOEPN: RD 02;1 CAUTION: mixmurnwwxuu r :L1ETS/T7:87...
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... reproduction is printed on the S-Video jacks on the rear panel, S, S1 and S2 S-video connection can be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect 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...
... reproduction is printed on the S-Video jacks on the rear panel, S, S1 and S2 S-video connection can be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect 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...
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...: 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 coaxial cord (standard video cords can also be used) or fiber-optic cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this unit: DVD/LD...
...: 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 coaxial cord (standard video cords can also be used) or fiber-optic cables (not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this unit: DVD/LD...
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...discs are often compatible with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can be used when DVD/LD is selected. 12 Connections can only be made from a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, or DTS decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to switch between the ...Components equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Refer to page 33 for more information on how to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit. em-lisova rt.,;6 ss SPEAKER, il/nGAN w SPFAKEq ECI IMPEDANCE SELECTOR -• VSX-D608 SURROUND OUTPUT L CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT 'OUTPUT...
...discs are often compatible with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can be used when DVD/LD is selected. 12 Connections can only be made from a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, or DTS decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to switch between the ...Components equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Refer to page 33 for more information on how to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit. em-lisova rt.,;6 ss SPEAKER, il/nGAN w SPFAKEq ECI IMPEDANCE SELECTOR -• VSX-D608 SURROUND OUTPUT L CENTER SUB WOOFER FRONT 'OUTPUT...
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..., 1717 (Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or DO /DTS mode (VSX-D608)). • When you use the speaker on your TV. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to the audio input jack on...
..., 1717 (Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or DO /DTS mode (VSX-D608)). • When you use the speaker on your TV. Refer to the instruction manual supplied with a nominal impedance of the speakers are large or small, and whether or not you have a sub woofer connected. (Refer to pages 16 to the audio input jack on...
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.... e CAUTION: 8-len/SPEAKER 6-LESS/HAN./ CI] IMPEDANCE Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the CENTER 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 - TO morvrroR S2: , . ANTENNA r DIGITAL IN HEEU M ,...,ao tg, n Li r M:: /OTS S2...
.... e CAUTION: 8-len/SPEAKER 6-LESS/HAN./ CI] IMPEDANCE Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the CENTER 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 - TO morvrroR S2: , . ANTENNA r DIGITAL IN HEEU M ,...,ao tg, n Li r M:: /OTS S2...
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CD MUTING button Press to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - 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 mute the volume. CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to cancel. 0 A/v/ Press again to put in the display.
CD MUTING button Press to operate the receiver. 10 RECEIVER 0 (!) 1T 7. \ go CD i/ t" r>, F72 -= - 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 mute the volume. CYO- - "MUTING" appears in standby. Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on or to cancel. 0 A/v/ Press again to put in the display.
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..."ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), and DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. a VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. Use these , set SIGNAL SELECT to hear effective surround sound at low volume... detects and displays the format of the following: ANALOG : Selects the analog (R and L) audio signals. O PHONES jack Connect headphones for the digital components. DIGITAL : Selects the digital audio signals. Use to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to adjust ...
..."ANALOG". • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), and DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. a VIDEO INPUT jacks Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. Use these , set SIGNAL SELECT to hear effective surround sound at low volume... detects and displays the format of the following: ANALOG : Selects the analog (R and L) audio signals. O PHONES jack Connect headphones for the digital components. DIGITAL : Selects the digital audio signals. Use to reduce noise in the "ANALOG" position for components not assigned to adjust ...
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... only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT... lights when a DTS signal is input. A-C3 When a Dolby Digital signal is input SIGNAL SELECT MG.117,1. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals.
... only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS (VSX-D608 only) digital signal formats. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on VSX-D508) digital input jacks. • Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LD recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT... lights when a DTS signal is input. A-C3 When a Dolby Digital signal is input SIGNAL SELECT MG.117,1. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 20, 21) and set to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals.
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...making digital recordings. (Refer to the recording device. SIG. As there is being recorded. Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) VSX-D608 0 0 = 0 SIGNAL SELECT 0 0 If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks, you can listen to the ...555 0csag 01LE'va 4- Press SIG. FUNCTION MOTE DECK • COSS DIRECT S a DIMWI3 c COMMANDE SETUP I TUNER VCR21. Recording from Audio Components The following operations show you want to record. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the recording (TAPE 2 indicator on...
...making digital recordings. (Refer to the recording device. SIG. As there is being recorded. Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) VSX-D608 0 0 = 0 SIGNAL SELECT 0 0 If you connect a cassette deck (etc.) with a record monitor function to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks, you can listen to the ...555 0csag 01LE'va 4- Press SIG. FUNCTION MOTE DECK • COSS DIRECT S a DIMWI3 c COMMANDE SETUP I TUNER VCR21. Recording from Audio Components The following operations show you want to record. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the recording (TAPE 2 indicator on...
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... video tape recorder, then start CLUS 'REVD 1 .jVCIELD DRI ECT FLDIMMER RODCEHECK CLOSMEMTUAP)NDER playback from the source component. "orieer VSX-D608 SIGNAL SELECT memo • Recording cannot be difficult to view because of the copy protection signal programmed on the DVD...on the front panel to choose "ANALOG". (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on VSX-D508) jacks. RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U I 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to press SIG. OLE MOW I CD DSM? Be sure to the VCR 1 or VCR ...
... video tape recorder, then start CLUS 'REVD 1 .jVCIELD DRI ECT FLDIMMER RODCEHECK CLOSMEMTUAP)NDER playback from the source component. "orieer VSX-D608 SIGNAL SELECT memo • Recording cannot be difficult to view because of the copy protection signal programmed on the DVD...on the front panel to choose "ANALOG". (Refer to "Switching ANALOG/ DIGITAL signal input" on VSX-D508) jacks. RECEIVES ( -°\ C E ( U I 1 Select the component you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to press SIG. OLE MOW I CD DSM? Be sure to the VCR 1 or VCR ...
