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1. DVD 5 1 ch input playback Connect a DVD player with 5 1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5 1 channel playback There are two ways to switch on DVD 5 1 CH mode With the remote control press the DVD LD MULTI CONTROL button Then press the EN RECEIVER button and number button 4 DVD 5 1CH On the main unit simply press the DVD RECEIVER C1 a 5 m 5 1CH button DVD LD MULTI CONTROL 51g Press number button 4 DVD 5 1CH on the l remote to go back to the DVD LD mode control To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button DVD LD etc o S er 3 EG When 5 1 ch input is selected Dolby mode DSP memo mode SIGNAL SELECT ATT DIRECT TONE MIDNIGHT mode LOUDNESS cannot be operated DVD 5 1CH When 5 1ch input is selected only the volume level 30 and channel levels can be set Sound Modes ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby Digital DTS mode Switch on the Dolby DTS mode by pressing the OO button When Dolby DTS mode is ON Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DTS and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal Use this button to cycle through the various modes For all modes other than STANDARD DSP is switcehd on and will appear int he diisplay 1 Press RECEIVER This sets the remote to select the sound mode You can
2. CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT S AC OUTLET 13 Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this unit on The STANDBY indicator goes out To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the following set up operations This is particularly important when using the I Dolby DTS sound mode You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers etc Refer to the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press RECEIVER This switches the remote to the surround setup mode Pioneer MULTI CONTROL DID TV SAT VCR DVR CD 3 Press lt or to select the mode you want to set For best results start with SPEAKER setting mode and make your initial adjustments in the order described below The current settings are displayed automatically SPEAKERS Front Center Surround setting mode page 15 4 Use to specify the type of speakers you have connected SUB WOOFER ON PLUS OFF setting mode page 16 Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off 3 Crossover frequency setting mode page 16 Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or Large speakers if you don t have a sub woofer LFE attenuator setting mo
3. uone4odo W Press to stop the tape ENTER Press to start playback lt Press to rewind the tape W Press fast forward the tape FOR DECK TWO OR ANY DECK THAT CAN RECORD AV pressed together to start recording 37 38 Controlling the Rest of Your System DVD DVR Player Controls C O meme This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see p 20 21 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode aan o o eTR a eos MOIR CONTEOLUNT D 22 o SS D D SOURCE Press to switch the DVD DVR player between STANDBY and ON 2 lt Press to return to the start of the current chapter track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks When controlling a DVR use this button to go back channels channel gt e Press to advance to the start of the next chapter track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks When controlling a DVR use this button to go forward channels channel OF L Press to pause playback on some models this will freeze frame the picture Number buttons Use the number buttons to navigate the on screen display The ENTER button is used as a SETUP button for the DVD players internal menus The button is used to selet tracks higher than 10 10 button TOP MENU Use to display the lead trailer on a DVD D gt g
4. Selects station memories when using the tuner FREQUENCY Selects the frequency when using the tuner TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes CLASS button see pages 33 34 Switches between the three banks classes of station memories MEMORY button see page 34 Press to memorize a station for recall using the STATION buttons MPX button see page 32 If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Display see page 24 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control 9 DSP MODE button see page 30 Use to switch between the various DSP modes available HALL1 HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE THEATER THEATER 2 and DSP off Use to create different surround sound effects from any stereo source 8 d9 DO DTS button see pages 29 31 Use to switch between the various Dolby DTS surround modes d SIGNAL SELECT button see page 28 Use to select between an analog or digital signal 2 MASTER VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume 13 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off SPEAKER button Use to switch the speaker system on or off 5 DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on or
5. MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is selected to hear a recording as it s being made see page 35 TUNER indicators MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX MODE button TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component see Front Panel SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is selected DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected OO DIGITAL Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is played DTS Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played 9 DO DIGITAL indicator When the OO Surround DTS mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal CHARACTER display Shows the radio frequency or function DVD LD CD etc receiver is using 4 OVERLOAD indicator This lights when an analog signal is too strong the SIGNAL SELECT needs to be on ANALOG It indicates the sound is distorting and the signal should be reduced 2 ATT indicator Lights when ATT is used to attenuate reduce the level of the input signal can only be used in ANALOG mode 3 LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS used to boost the bass and treble in quiet listening is on SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not SP BA means speak
6. 42 Number Buttons Used to directly access tracks on a program source 3 e Button Use this button to select tracks higher than 10 like a 10 button Press this button and the remaining number to get the track e 3 track 13 ENTER DISC Button For a multiple CD CD R player use this button to choose the disc On an MD player use it ejects the disc on a VCR it switches between the VDR tuner and the TV tuner On an LD it changes sides of the LD Controlling the Rest of Your System Cassette Deck Controls meme This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see p 20 21 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode D SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck between STANDBY and ON not possible on all models 2 Ha Use to play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck 3 9 Use to play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck onu Press to pause playback or recording 6 gt gt Press to fast forward the tape Pressing during playback starts forward search 6 lt lt Press to rewind the tape Pressing during playback starts reverse search D Press to start playback 8 Press to stop playback 9 MENU Use this button to do a rewind music search TOP MENU Use this button to do a forward music search THESE CONTROLS CAN BE USED FOR DECK ONE OF A DUAL TAPE DECK A Press to pause the tape
7. EJ le o D Er O 5 When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD LD player or LD player using the D0 RF AC 3 output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD 1 29 Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the set up procedures described in Setting Up for Surround Sound starting on page 14 before using the sound modes This is particularly important when using the OO Dolby sound mode DSP mode 1 Press RECEIVER This sets the remote to select the sound mode You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode Each press changes the DSP mode as follows HALL 1 gt HALL 2 gt JAZZ gt DANCE EFFECT THEATER 2 THEATER 1 memo The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the a range of 10 to 90 the default setting is 70 by pressing EFFECT SUUS Hh DSP MODE PREPROGRAMMED i REMOTE CONTROL UNT o 0 al ho gt 0 Tbe SSS SS ee emi o frr mend m em s on mr n
8. Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don t get distored It does this by compressing the dynamic range When watching a movie at low volume setting this function enables low level sounds to be heard more easily but you won t be jolted by lounder sounds memo Initial setting is OFF saj When the volume level is increased set to OFF For listening enjoyment at low volumes set to MAX for maximum dynamic range compression Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back Press or V to set the dynamic range control OFF MAX or MID Dual mono setting The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to Thus it is useful for soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other Remember you can only use this setting if you have Dolbly Digital software with this feature and want to isolate one of the channels therein Otherwise just ignore this function There are two different ways to route the sound in the dual mono setting one is with Dolby Digital on the other with D
9. Sound is muted The volume is turned down The MONITOR is ON Speakers are turned OFF Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to pages 8 to 12 Press MUTING on the remote control Adjust MASTER VOLUME Press the MONITOR button Press SPEAKERS to select the speakers you connected No image is output when a function is selected Improper connections The input source is not properly selected Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to pages 9 11 Press the correct function button Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Incorrect frequency The antenna is not connected DO RF AC 3 and or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires Tune in the correct frequency Connect the antenna refer to page 8 Route OO RF AC 3 and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires FM broadcasts TheFM antenna is notfully extended or is poorly positioned e Weak radio signals AM broadcasts Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall Connect an outdoor FM antenna refer to page 8 The AM antenna is poorly positioned e Weak radio signals Interference cause by other equipment fluorescent lamp motor etc Adjust the direction and position for best reception Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to page 8 Turn off the equipment causing th
10. MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode D SOURCE Press to switch the CD MD CD R VCR OR LD player between STANDBY and ON 2 aa Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks When controlling a VCR use this button to go back channels channel 3 gt gt Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks When controlling a VCR use this button to go forward channels channel On Press to pause playback 5 gt gt Hold down for fast forward playback 6 lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback o Press to start playback Press to stop playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open 9 MENU Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks TOP MENU Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks d 4 AY amp ENTER buttons These buttons can be used play or stop etc many components and also to navigate DVD menus options Specifically lt to rewind or reverse program source W to fast forward program source A to pause program source W to stop program source ENTER to play program source AY pressed together to start recording for recording devices only
11. POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE Pour le mod le Canadien DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment ACCESSORIES Do not place this product READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the productandin the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabin
12. Using external antennas below Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver Attach to a wall etc if desired and face in the direction that gives the best reception N FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend 3 8 in 0mm Antenna snap connectors vertically along a window frame or other suitable Twist the exposed wire strands together area etc D i and insert into the hole then snap the connector shut P d B To improve FM reception B To improve AM reception Connect an external FM antenna Connect a 15 18 feet length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors Using external antennas Outdoor antenna AM LOOP ANTENNA Indoor antenna Vinyl coated wire 75 Q coaxial cable FM ANTENNA 15 18 ft 5 6m Connecting Your System Connecting Audio Components Connect your audio components as shown below These are analog connections When connecting equipment always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet AM LOOP ANTENNA
13. according to the volume level 2 ike LO uy o CJEJEJEJEJESEBE3 MIDNIGHT le o D 9 O 31 32 Using the Tuner Finding a Station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Memorizing Stations on the next page for more on this 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON see p 22 Pioneer be cens 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM on the front panel use the FM AM button 3 Tune to a station Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold either the FQ or FQ button for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat this step to search for other stations Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time press the FQ FQ A buttons To change frequency more quickly press and hold the FQ FQ buttons until the desired frequency is reached then release MPX MPX mode If the signal is weak or there is a lot o
14. acd avail ea a 6 dB 100 Hz PREBLE st Tenunan 6 dB 10 kHz LOUDNESS 9 dB 9 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network CD VCR DV R CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SA nac oo Ma iia Gh ae cle eal eh ale utes As cata us 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz CD VCR DV R CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SA voted n diese qme Oe tete NOE ee Ses tese DLE Re 79 dB Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance VCR DVR MONITOR ee 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR DVR MONITOR Signal to Noise Ratio CrossTalk i iret eei rte FM Tuner Section Frequency Range seieren 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity rp Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Ouieting Sensitivity Mono 20 2 dB Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion Stereo 0 5 96 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation cceeceeceeeeeseeseeeeees 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input DIN ssssssse 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range seisseen 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna 350 uV m SeleetiVity inscite tae oedtes 25 dB Signal to Noise Ratio sssssssssssssese 50
15. brings you to the top or most fundamental menu CHANNEL buttons Use to select the stations of memorized radio frequencies Also use to skip tracks backward or forward on CDs DVDs etc MUTING button Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to set the overall listening volume REMOTE SETUP button see pages 20 21 Use this button when setting up the remote control to control other components Sound Modes Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are explained here There are two cinema modes STANDARD and ADVANCED THEATER These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Intrinsic to home theater these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks Again try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like STANDARD mode This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital DTS and Dolby Surround No special effects are added It is good for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSIC
16. dB ADBternna i etta d e P tees Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements uussss AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption neser 180 W INFStaN DY sane ee eb aee 1W Dimensions 420 W x 158 H x 391 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 6 16 D in Weight without package ssssssssss 8 4 kg 18 Ib 8 oz Furnished Parts EMCArtentia zem eere tine eene ue Roda 1 AM Loop Antenna asl Dry Cell Batteries Size AA IEC ROR site ov E Dent 2 Remote Control Unit 1 Operating Instructions rias a 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment
17. distance of the FRONT speakers from the main listening position up to 30 steps CENTER speaker distance setting mode Normally as the Center speaker is placed directly in front in the listening room it is closer to the listening position than the Front speakers This means that the sound from the Center speaker will be heard before the Front speakers To prevent this set the Center speaker distance setting to delay the sound from the Center speaker so that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard at the same time memo Initial setting is 10 ft e When Cx is selected in SPEAKER setting mode the Center distance cannot be set One step equals about 1 ft Press or V to set the distance of the CENTER ibd ro speaker from the main listening position up to 30 steps SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance Like the CENTER speaker position the SURROUND speakers may be set in a location closer or farther than the FRONT speakers Set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time memo e Initial setting is 10 ft e When S is selected in SPEAKER setting mode the SURROUND distance cannot be set One step equals about 1 ft l Press or V to set the distance of the E SURROUND speakers from the main listening position up to 30 steps 17 18
18. navigating programming 0 lt lt Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu d gt r Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu 2 gt gt Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu 3 lt lt Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu MENU Use to select different menus from the DTV functions THESE FOUR BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL BUTTONS FOR ANY TYPE OF TV SETUP 5 STANDBY ON power Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON TV FUNC TV only Press to switch the TV input not possible with some models 2 CHANNEL Use to select channels TV VOL Use to adjust the TV volume uoi1 e19dQ 39 Controlling the Rest of Your System Cable TV Satellite TV TV Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see p 20 21 mS Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode 40 THE FIRST FOUR BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL BUTTONS FOR ANY TYPE OF TV SETUP CD STANDBY ON power Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON 2 TV FUNC TV only Press to switch the TV input not possible with some models CHANNEL Use to select channels 4 TV VOL TV only Use to adjust the TV volume 5 aa Use to move to lower numbered channels 6 gt e Use to move to higher numbered channels QD A W 4 9 ENT
19. off This mode bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a program source BASS buttons Use to increase decrease bass within a range of 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps 7 TREBLE buttons Use to increase decrease treble within a range of 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps Function buttons Use to select a source for playback or recording MIDNIGHT button see page 31 Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume This feature will enable you to hear quiet sounds and not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects 69 FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting uone4jodo 23 24 Displays amp Controls Q dts fro a wionicHT genua vmm DO DIGITAL e Kxad LOUDNESS SP A STE ed SIGNAL SELECT Wi JN D DTS indicator Lights when DTS mode is being used DO PRO LOGIC indicator When the OO Surround DTS mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate playback of a two channel source 3 DSP indicator Lights when any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in use DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is in use This function bypasses all tone balance DSP and Dolby Surround effects
20. player and cannot be read Make digital connections refer to page 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL refer to page 28 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the neutral position When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback noise is output The search function performed by the player slightly alters the digital information making it unreadable This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers Cannot be remote controlled The remote control batteries have worn out Too far away or bad angle of operation There is an obstacle between the receiver and the remote control Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit s remote control signal light receiving window Replace the batteries refer to page 7 Operate within 23 feet 7 m 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel refer to page 7 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light The display is dark or off The FL DIMMER button is pushed Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from the outlet a
21. skip this step when using the controls on the receiver 2 Switch the Dolby DTS mode on and off by pressing DO on the remote control or D0 DTS on the front panel Each press changes the display as follows pre MUSICAL gt DRAMA OFF EXPANDED lt ACTION Refer to page 27 for more details about each surround effect The effects of Dolby DTS mode can be adjusted in memo the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT the default setting is 70 Also the effect level can be set T E in each Dolby DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT button The STANDARD mode cannot be changed ZS Using MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels uncom Press MIDNIGHT Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off SS ES DOO DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 51CH amp 9 CD GS MIDNIGHT Nd 7 Zg mS I EFFECT A gt m 4T j ens M T ThE T zn T H GC G 6S Pia 4 PN LL FT d Bd z a memo The effect automatically adjusts
22. source component Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON see p 22 All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote control On the receiver select the source directly using the front panel buttons 2 Prepare the program source Tune to the radio station load the CD etc For a video recording load the video DVD etc 3 Insert a blank tape MD video etc into the recording device connected to either CD R TAPE MD or VCR DVR and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check your video s instruction manual if you are unsure whether yours has manual controls 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component Record MONITOR You can listen to monitor the recording as it s being made using the MONITOR button on the the front panel if your recording components are connected to the CD R TAPE MD input a cassette deck would have to have a record monitor function Press the MONITOR button to switch between the recorded signal and 1 MONITOR the original source signal le o D D f O 5 35 36 Controlling the Rest of Your System CD MD CD R VCR LD Player Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see p 20 21 Use
23. the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where itcan fallinto such powerlines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
24. 1 702 703 704 420 711 712 713 714 PANASONIC 408 432 433 715 716 TOSHIBA 405 409 426 S A 705 706 708 709 JVC 407 428 429 430 431 ZENITH 707 710 717 408 414 PIONEER 700 HITACHI 406 434 436 408 401 SAT RCA 201 203 SONY 404 416 417 457 458 SONY 202 459 408 ECHOSTAR 205 MITSUBISHI 409 420 421 422 423 PIONEER 200 424 408 407 DTV PANASONIC 227 SANYO 410 425 435 412 PORER SES GOLDSTAR ae DVR PIONEER 456 GRARIDIENEE A41 CD SONY 301 316 317 318 OPTIMUS 408 432 433 402 418 TECHNICS 304 326 419 KENWOOD 310 311 321 PIONEER 400 43 44 Additional Information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 60 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 40 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 2 total harmonic distortion front Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer Continuous Power Output FROM eot 60 W per channel 1kHz 0 8 96 8 Q Center ome ea 60 W 1kHz 0 8 96 8 Q Surround 60 W per channel 1kHz 0 8 96 8 Q Input Sensitivity Impedance CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT mona UR ME RNC 200 mV 47 kQ Frequency Response CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT SC PAPIRU NER NM 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 2dB Output Level Impedance VCR DVR REC CD R TAPE MD REC Ma MEE 200 mV 2 2 kQ Tone Control BASS fete
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26. AL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked pagg papers or ji DRAMA IMS Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater and is suitable for watching dramas on sources marked Biss Dpsisrssesee or Bel ACTION E Simulates the acoustic environment of a modern large movie theater You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is suitable for action movies on sources marked pare DO potey surrounn p rum acan ia 17 A Ol EXPANDED noms This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space allowing two channel stereo signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the ntisssesessws mark DSP modes The DSP Digital Signal Processing modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing standard two channel stereo sources Dolby Pro Logic sources and Dolby Digital sources If you try to add this effect to functions which can not use it SP off flashes in the display HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall of wooden construction Complex delay of reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and beautiful sound characteristic of an or
27. EN ve dl co SNE Ip og BEN mos ULT ep Na A gr ps J ri mol T U bo al L I 1 15 16 Preparations SUB WOOFER ON PLUS OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not Also when used you have the option to use the PLUS setting Initial setting is ON memo Setting the front speaker size to Small in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the ON position Use the PLUS for extra bass When you use PLUS you will get the bass sounds from the sub woofer even if the front speakers are set to Large Press or V to select sub woofer ON PLUS or B OFF h l E a n D Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds the frequencies between the speakers Since most smaller speakers can t handle deep bass tones this setting allows you to send those sounds to the sub woofer or speakers set to Large if you don t have a sub woofer instead of the speakers set to Small in your system Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the sub woofer or Large speakers We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf type speakers are used for your Small speakers Initial setting is 100 Hz memo If all speakers front center and surround are set to Large in SPEAKER setting mode crossover frequenc
28. ER Press to select or navigate and adjust items on the menu screen NUMBER buttons Use to select channels directly 9 10 button Use to select channels higher than 10 EFFECT For TV and cable TV use tis button toimmediately enter a new channel CHANNEL ENTER function For satellite TV use this button to exit the menu screen d MENU Use to select the menu screen 42 TOP MENU Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Symptom The power does not turn ON Cause The power plug is disconnected The protection circuit may have been activated Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed Static electricity caused by dry air Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again No sound is output when a function is selected Improper connections
29. Ge zu E Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on CO C e the front panel am Ge 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you Q f want to playback MENU E If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION button to select the source see p 22 OTD 4 If necessary press SIGNAL SELECT to select the 3 57 e mdi uu input signal corresponding to the source eo OO 2 Ie component as above 5 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Sound Modes Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 1 Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure Refer to Playing a source on the previous page CD Turn on the power of the playback component Turn on the power of the receiver Press FUNCTION to select the source component you want to play c Co COD 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL CO Refer to Switching ANALOG DIGITAL signal input on the previous page 3 Press DO to switch the Dolby DTS mode on 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 5 Press MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level memo When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is Ry played back with SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG digital noise is output caused by playing back the DTS directly no decoding To prevent noise you need to make digital connections refer to pages 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL
30. NALOG 2 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL Du and DIGITAL signal selection DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is meee c input DTS lights when a DTS signal is input When a Dolby Digital When a DTS signal is input signal is PU SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the ANALOG position for components SELECT not assigned to one of the two digital input jacks KEHN D This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 32kHz 44kHz and TS 48kHz DTS digital signal formats With digital signal formats other than these set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG e When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG digital noise is output caused by playing back the DTS directly no decoding To prevent noise you need to make digital connections Refer to page 11 and set SIGNAL _ Y N SELECT to DIGITAL Far e Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player Audio from a karaoke microphone and some LDs are analog so set the SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG in these cases e For analog LDs and karaoke microphones set the switch to ANALOG Playing a Source 1 Turn on the power of the playback Pioneer gt al See 3 component Sites 2 Turn on the power of the receiver oe
31. Pioneer AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX D309 Operating Instructions Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer WARNING ro PREvENT HRE OR SHOCK HAZ product Mee ARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR Please read through these operating instructions MOISTURE so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY Tuture feferehes CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION IMPORTANT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol CAUTION The exclamation point within an equilateral within an equilateral triangle is intended to TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK triangle is intended to alert the user to the alert the user to the presence of uninsulated DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO presence of important operating and dangerous voltage within the product s USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER maintenance servicing instructions in the enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE literature accompanying the appliance to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec
32. R LD Player Controls sidis eia 36 Cassette Deck Controls sette oi pae e eut to It eed 37 DVD DVR Player Gohtrolsu nt iier oet ti creep data gts 38 DIM COMPOS 2 eiecit e uh e ee o oe ea dre 39 Cable TV Satellite TV TV Controls nte etse dete de ee gt 40 Additional Information eese 41 Troubleshooting m eere or te te p E ERE DOR Rude Ru RENAL Eds 41 Preset Code List ioo eon ette de von ete dene ees 43 SpeGciflCatiOns ues et tee tested Qe te et sees rs 44 2 z D Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Using this Manual AA size IEC R6P batteries x2 Remote control unit This manual is for the VSX D309 audio video multi channel receiver It is divided into two main sections Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up all the other components in your home theater system to it It also describes how to set up a multi channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your receiver Operation This section shows you how to use every feature of the receiver and its remote control unit It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other home theater components To find out more about a specific button control or indic
33. ad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation 45 46 47 Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 1999 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90801 1540 U S A PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada PIONEER ELECTRONIC EUROPE N V Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 178 184 Boundary Road Braeside Victoria 3195 Australia TEL 03 9586 6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S A DE C V San Lorenzo Num 1009 3er piso Desp 302 Col Del Valle Mexico D F C P 03100 TEL 5 688 52 90 99J00ZF00 Printed in ARB7214
34. aker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position The channel level ranges 10 dB Levels can be set for each surround mode The CH LEVEL and CH SELECT buttons can be used to set levels even when the TEST TONE is not employed The initial setting is OdB The subwoofer test tone may seem softer than the actual sound 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone 19 20 Preparations Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver the supplied remote control can operate your other components DVD MD VCR TV LD CD etc If your component s are listed in the Preset Code List on page 43 simply recall the corresponding preset code Recalling preset codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button Once the preset code is assigned pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component Refer to Preset Code List on page 43 for the components and manufacturers available E Referto Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 36 to 40 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components 1 Press REMOTE SET UP and 1 at the same time Proneer l to select the preset mode eee i fen fes tC e nm nm Td i fod T H Dm f a A a a a R aB ru Bs The LED on the r
35. ans that function cannot be used int he current mode for example DSP modes cannot be used when 5 1 CH setting is on DU see pages 27 29 Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button SES 55 2 1 598m I s TGCS Co 2 DSP mode see pages 27 30 Use to put receiver in one of the DSP modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button MIDNIGHT see page 31 Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button 5 1 CH see page 30 When the DVD LD or DVD 5 1 CH function is selected each press switches the DVD LD input between DVD LD and DVD 5 1 CH To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button CHANNEL SELECT see page 19 note Use to slect a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button TEST TONE see page 19 Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button uone4jedo 25 26 Displays amp Controls ATT Use to attenunate lower the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion refer to p 24 To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button CHANNEL LEVEL see page 19 note Use to set up the levels of the surround soun
36. at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Livingroom refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching p
37. ator see Displays amp Controls starting on page 23 This will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual In the Additional Information section p 41 44 you ll find a troubleshooting section and specifications Installing the Receiver Please note Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal When installing in a rack shelf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above the receiver 8 inches 20 cm Receiver The following symbols are used throughout this manual memo Provides detailed precautions and k advice on operations etc NE Indicates that display is blinking When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner that bends the cables over the top of this unit as shown in the illustration If the cables are brought over this unit the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6P x 2 Operating range of remote control unit memo The remote control may not work properly if There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor The receiver is located near a device that is e
38. chestra performing in a concert hall making it suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a concert hall with stone walls The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concert hall making it suitable for classical music JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of hearing a live band DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with a square dance floor A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of the dance music THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel uone4jodo 27 28 Sound Modes Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input Set this switch to tell the receiver whether you re using a component that is hooked up digitally or in an analog manner If you have no components connected digitally the switch wonb t allow you to select digital esp is 1 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input Bi owe wie 51G signal corresponding to the source CD C2 CS CO QR EN an NUR SIGNAL component Cue Oe SELECT Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal Se A Tif D selection C ema FI Each press switches between A
39. ct should beoperatedonly from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of theappliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do notdefeatthe safety purpose of the polarized plug If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having athird grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and
40. d of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button SIGNAL SELECT see page 28 Use to select the proper signal analog digital for the source your are inputting To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV FUNC button Use select the TV function TV POWER button Use to turn on the power of the TV TV CHANNEL buttons Use to change channels on your TV TV VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV MENU button Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player SOURCE button Use to turn on off other components coneccted to the receiver THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER COMPONENTS LIKE A DVD PLAYER AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE EXPLAINED HERE YOU CAN USE THEM AFTER YOU HAVE PUSHED THE TUNER MULTI CONTROL BUTTON CLASS button see pages 33 34 Use to switch between the three banks classes of station memories MPX MODE button see page 32 Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality Also this is the pause button for CDs tapes DVDs etc BAND button see pages 32 33 Use to switch between the AM and FM band when in TUNER mode D ACCESS button see pa
41. de page 16 Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies Low cut filter ON OFF setting mode page 17 Use to cut the distorted sound from the sub woofer FRONT speakers distance setting mode page 17 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speaker CENTER speakers distance setting mode page 17 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your center speaker SURROUND speakers distance setting mode page 17 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers Dynamic range control setting mode page 18 Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track Dual mono setting page 18 Use with OO software that has dual mono encoding if you want to isolate one channel or listen in this specialized mono mode Coaxial digital input setting page 18 Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input Optical digital input setting page 19 Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input 4 Press A or V to select the setting you want to set The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes Press ENTER to exit the setting mode 14 prega The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is performed for 20 seconds Preparations SPEAKER Front Center Surround setting mode This setting es
42. e U Ye CD player COAX OPT Pcw mnms VCR VIDEO ES W A Lh 6 9 OUT jar O x O FM UNBAL 750 FM ANTENNA ILO OOOH REOUT CN SURROUND q ERI 69 x 6 CENTER Cassette deck CD R MD DAT etc DIGITAL IN FRONT CENTER SPEAKERS SPEAKER Wahi f i e mil AC OUTLET co Cassette deck placement Audio Video cords Use good quality audio video cords with RCA phono plugs at each end to connect the audio or video components and a video cord to connect the monitor TV Connect red plugs to R right white plugs to L left and the yellow plugs to VIDEO oh b Be sure to push home the plugs into their sockets P d Depending on where the cassette deck is placed noise caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver may occur during playback If you experience noise move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver 10 Connecting Your System Connecting DVD 5 1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5 1 channel audio output formats Connections can be made from a DVD player multi channel decoder equipped with 5 1 analog outputs to the 5 1 analog inputs on this unit A
43. e noise or move it away from the receiver Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise 41 Additional Information Symptom Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Cause Weak radio signal Remedy Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 8 No sound from surround or center speakers Speaker settings are incorrect The rear and or center levels are turned down The surround and or center speakers are disconnected Refer to SPEAKER setting mode on page 15 to check the speaker settings Refer to Setting the volume level of each channel on page 19 to check the speaker levels Connect the speakers refer to page 12 Sound is produced from other components but not from LD or DVD player SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly or not at all Set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made refer to page 28 Set the digital input settings correctly refer to page 18 19 No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used or the setting of DVD player is incorrect The digital output level is adjusted on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability The DTS signal has been altered by the
44. e assigned to the optical input jack memo e Initial setting is CD Press A or V to select the optical digital input 1 DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign the component to a digital jack like optical one whenever you select that component for example CD the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Setting the volume level of each channel Adjusting the speaker volume balance JE Since the SUB WOOFER transmits an ultra low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT Initial setting is O dB Pioneer MULTI CONTROL DVDILD TV SAT VCRIDVR CD c2 SISS R TAPED TVCONT e C ere DSPMODE MDNGHT 51CH HES E iD BESS SUNBEDS EFFECT LEVEL 60 Ges F10 le loeso et C59 C amp QD CE 9 C 9 6 isisi CEVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME OG OC 25 Cy AUDIOVIDEO PRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 6 1 Press RECEIVER 2 Press OO 3 Press VOL or to adjust the volume to an appropriate level 4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone The test tone is output in the following order 1 ee ee TENEO KEEN E memo Test tone is only output in Dolby DTS modes 5 Adjust spe
45. e discoloration of the TV picture dide move the speakers farther away from the TV 1g e Install the center speaker above or below the TV a Sub so that the sound of the center channel is localized Woofer at the TV screen CAUTION Surround If you choose to install the center speaker on Right top of the TV be sure to secure it with putty I or by other suitable means to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker Listening falling from the TV in the event of external Position shocks such as earthquakes f possible install the surround speakers slightly above ear level e Try not to install the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center a speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound a effect am e AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0 8 A MAX Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver s POWER lm switch T N Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A Do not connect a heater TV etc SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0 8A MAX e This unit should be disconnnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use e g on vacation e Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters irons or television sets to this AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk This can also cause the receiver to malfunction
46. ed by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any Service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves orother products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA I7 LEAD IN WIRE CLAM ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT GROUND SERVICE Fig A ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS 7 POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters Playback of DVD LD and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worry about program formats When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software in the I Dolby mode decoding switches automatically according to the input signal All you have to do is sit back and enjoy When connecting a DVD LD player or LD player usi
47. emote control starts to blink Piha ae Se 3 To cancel the preset mode at any time C65 G CO CS _ Press REMOTE SET UP one P he MULTI CONTROL b for th Oe Soa 2 Press the MU utton for the HB component you want to control l Qs 2 Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD LD DVD B ODDS TV SAT TVor die i turier 3 C amp 3 9 VCR DVR VCR or Digital Video Recorder esten ran CD CD player m RED 14 CD R TAPE MD CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player iid ya TV CONT TV or Cable TV tuner The LED lights steadily and the first manufacturer and preset code s appear in the display If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds 3 Press or V repeatedly to display the name of the component s manufacturer DIT LI w Bl m PHa HE Bi i If necessary press lt or gt to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is available A list of all available preset codes is provided on page 43 If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be controlled enter the 3 digit setup code When you enter the setup code the remote emits a power ON OFF signal If the component turns ON or OFF you have entered the proper code If the component does not turn ON or OFF and th
48. ere is more than one setup code press lt or gt to select another code in step 3 or try inputting another code starting again from step 2 Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode The remote control returns to the previous operation mode When operating a PIONEER S DVD LD player set the manufacturer code to 111 in the preset mode All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is not displayed TUNER cannot be preset If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds 21 Preparations Clearing the Remote Control Settings Clears all presets and restores factory default settings Proacor LED Press REMOTE SET UP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds The LED display at the top of the remote control will blink After blinking three times all the settings will be canceled 0 teksto l REMOTE ES TJ SET UP Direct Function The direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function for example CD while putting the remote control in a different function This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and li
49. ers are switched on SP gt means speakers are switched off MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level Volume level is maintained even when the power is off dB indicates the minimum level and OdB indicates the maximum level Depending on the level settings you make for individual channels the MAX level can range between 10dB and OdB Displays amp Controls Remote Control Pioneer amp l MULTI CONTROL ey TV SAT VCRIDVR CD OO MO CONT femen juer UM 2 Hit OJC2 CO CO LX DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 5 1CH D CHANNEL TEST SIGNAL SELECT TONE ATT SELECT 9 Hi C2 CO CHANNEL LEVEL EFFECT ent 3 L8 lt gt MPX BAND D Oo EUM cl AUDIOVIDEC PRE PR GRAMMED REMOT CONTR L UNIT MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver remote control in the stated mode For other equipment controls see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 36 40 RECEIVER button see page 14 Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver NUMBER MODE buttons see pages 33 34 Use the number buttons to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD DVD mode etc Also buttons marked with the following names have special functions If you try to use one of these functions but he display flashes it me
50. es the effort of manually tuning in each time The VSX D309 can memorize up to 33 stations stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each When memorizing FM frequencies the receiver also stores the MPX setting auto stereo or mono see p 32 The process for memorizing stations is only possible from the controls on the front panel of the receiver le o D D Er O 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station on pages 32 and this page for more on how to do this 2 Press MEMORY The display shows a blinking memory class TUNED SP gt A STEREO 1 4 zs ry r1 LE r1 zc Li o ss n mur ar n continues on next page 33 34 Using the Tuner 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C Press STATION to select the desired station memory number Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available station memories in each class After choosing the location you want the preset class and number blink for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations Recalling Memorized Stations Having memorized up to 33 stations see the previous pa
51. et ATTACHMENTS Do notuse attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LACY _ VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This produ
52. f noise in the radio reception press the MPX button to switch the receiver into MONO reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Using the Tuner Tuning Directly to a Station Sometimes you ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen In this case you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control this function is not available using the front panel controls of the receiver 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON see p 22 1 2 Press the BAND button to select either FM or 5 AM 155 5 Cr eS Each press switches the band between FM and AM HEL E On the receiver pressing the FM AM button switches between Q bands PRET Fo 3 Press D ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS EOM CLASS MPX BAND ese 3 eee 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station Example To tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency press the D ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again Memorizing Stations If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This sav
53. ge 33 Use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of the station you want LOUDNESS button Use to switch on the loudness This feature is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at low volumes 9 FUNCTION button Use select the playback or recording source This button lets you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following order CD tuner CDR TAPE VCDR DVR DVD LD DVD 5 1 CH and TV SAT etc RECEIVER POWER button This switches between STANDBY mode and power ON for this receiver D FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting 12 LED DISPLAY see pages 20 21 This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver It also flashes at other times for example when teaching the receiver preset codes with specific meanings 13 EFFECT buttons see page 31 note Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes lt gt AY FO amp ENTER buttons see pages 14 15 34 Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see pages 14 15 These buttons are also used to control DVD menus options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player The FO buttons can be used to find radio frequencies 5 TOP MENU button In DVD mode this button
54. ge for how to do this you can be listening to a station with a couple of button presses 23 1 a a o rp ee te 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control Make sure the DIRECT FUNCTION is ON see p 22 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C Use the STATION buttons to select the station memory in which the station is stored Alternatively recall the station memory using the number buttons on the remote control memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period more than one month the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recording The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV Recordings can be made to a CD Recorder cassette deck MD VCR or DVR deck connected to the CD R TAPE MD VCR or DVR in out connectors memo The receiver s volume balance tone bass treble loudness and surround effects Dolby k Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DSP settings have no effect on the recorded signal 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL button on the remote control of the
55. itched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q Front Powered Front left sub woofer right Center eo SURROUND Surround Surround right left Speaker terminals r Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver D Twist around 1 2 inch of bare wire strands together a D Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire p Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure E 4 D amp Connecting Your System Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind Some are designed to be floorstanding while others should be placed on stands to sound their best Some should be placed near a wall others should be placed away from walls Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them Place the front left and right speakers at equal To achieve the best possible surround sound install distances ram the TV your speakers as shown below Be sure all speakers When placing speakers near the TV we are installed securely to prevent accidents and recommend using magnetically shielded speakers improve sound quality to prevent possible interference such as Overhead view of speaker set up discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notic
56. lways make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections Components equipped with 5 1 channel analog output jacks ca L 1 memo The 5 1 channel input can only be used when DVD a 5 1 CH is selected Connecting Video Components Connect your video components as shown below When connecting equipment make sure the power is switched off and the power cord disconnected from the wall outlet VCR DVR etc TV monitor ca ca Connecting Your System Connecting Digital Components You can connect your audio and video equipment that have digital outputs by either digital or analog hook ups you don t need to do both In order to use DVDs with Dolby Digital DTS soundtracks you need to make either digital audio connections or 5 1 channel analog connections sse facing page from your DVD player You can make digital conections by using either coaxial or optical cords you don t need to use both The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal it is a matter of matching like with like for example the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver The VSX D309 has one coaxial and one optical input for a total of two digital inputs You can use either for any type of digital component DVD CD CD R etc The diagram below just gives e
57. mitting infrared rays The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord optional you can control other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit even when operating other equipment The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this unit and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal VSX D309 memo You can also control Pioneer components _ by pointing the receiver s remote control directly at the component This type of operation does not require control cords Remote control unit CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions Never use new and old batteries together Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case e Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together 23ft 7m CONTROL i Other Pioneer products with fq mark Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer products with gg mark Connecting Your System Connecting Antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see
58. nd insert again to return to normal operating conditions Preset Code List Additional Information Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Code DVD TOSHIBA 001 CD DENON 309 SONY 002 RCA 302 319 300 313 PANASONIC 003 PHILIPS 312 322 JVC 004 YAMAHA 314 315 328 SAMSUNG 005 JVC 303 SHARP 006 TEAC 305 306 324 325 327 AKAI 007 ONKYO 307 308 320 RCA 009 MARANTZ 323 312 324 PIONEER 000 003 111 SANYO 313 LD SONY 101 OPTIMUS 300 PANASONIC 105 106 PIONEER 300 KENWOOD 103 CD R PHILIPS 346 PHILIPS 104 PIONEER 345 RCA 107 TAPE SONY 801 806 MITSUBISHI 100 TECHNICS 803 PIONEER 100 111 KENWOOD 804 807 TV RCA 601 615 616 617 TEAC 805 610 623 621 602 618 DENON 810 ZENITH 603 620 ONKYO 808 809 MAGNAVOX 612 629 607 610 YAMAHA 811 812 603 JVC 802 GE 611 628 601 608 FISHER 813 607 610 617 602 RCA 800 618 OPTIMUS 800 PANASONIC 608 622 607 PIONEER 800 SONY 604 MD SONY 901 TOSHIBA 605 626 602 621 KENWOOD 903 MITSUBISHI 609 610 602 621 SHARP 902 HITACHI 606 624 625 610 TEAC 904 618 ONKYO 905 JVC 613 623 DENON 906 SHARP 602 619 627 PIONEER 900 907 FOR DAT 902 SANYO 614 621 VCR RCA 401 413 415 406 408 PHILIPS 607 414 405 411 432 433 GOLDSTAR 610 623 621 602 Aras EE 402 418 419 AO HAK Bio 623 621 602 ZENITH 403 404 417 PIONEER EDDA es MAGNAVOX 414 408 426 403 FISHER 412 426 427 410 425 CATV JERROLD 70
59. ng the DO RF AC 3 output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required ADVANCED THEATER modes Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby audio performance by simulating the environment of a movie theater DRAMA ACTION or the ambience of a concert hall MUSICAL With EXPANDED THEATER you can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital Various Surround Effects DSP The DSP Digital Signal Processing surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies Midnight Listening Mode When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory When the midnight listening mode is on you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes DVD 5 1 channel input A special 5 1 Channel input makes the VSX D309 fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5 1 channel outputs The Energy saving Design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF in Standby mode Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode refer to Specifications on pages 44 Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset code In addition the multi operation functions all
60. olby Digital off If Dolby Digital is switched on the ch1 setting will play ch1 through your center speaker The ch2 setting will play ch2 though your center speaker and the MIX setting will play both channels through the center speaker With Dolby Digital off the dual mono sound routing is as follows In the ch1 setting your will hear channel 1 out of both front speakers In the ch2 setting you will hear channel 2 out of both speakers In the L c1 R c2 setting the speakers will play the soundtrack independently of each other The left front speker will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2 The last setting MIX mixes both channels and plays them out of both speakers memo The default setting of this feature is LC 1RC 2 didi e2 Press or V to cycle through the possible DUAL MIX ch2 4t ch1 MONO settings Coaxial digital input setting Sets the input component to be assigned to the coaxial digital input jack Initial setting is DVD M a Press or V to select the coaxial digital input j 1 LL A dM d dg DVD TV CD CD R VCR DV R or OFF After you assign the component to a digital jack like coaxial one whenever you select that component for example CD the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Preparations Optical digital input setting Sets the input component to b
61. or electric shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kindinto this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e f the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specifi
62. ow you to perform a variety of operations automatically Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Confidential unpublished works 1992 1997 Dolby Laboratories All rights reserved DTS and DTS Digital Surround are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater Systems Inc Table of Contents Features ee 4 Introductory Information s 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories sssssssssssses 6 Using this Manual scx a cete e Ee blue PE ORE e RE EORR 6 Installing the RECEIVER rc iue temer pte Peta te o n p Re eee 6 When Making Cable Connections ssssssssssssssseen 6 Preparing the Remote Control amihan i iae nnne 7 Connecting Your System esses 8 Connecting Antennas e tpe recta e e bec mro inen 8 Connecting Audio Components srren a i Eae at e aAA 9 Connecting DVD 5 1 Channel Components ccccecececeeeseceeeseeeeeseeeenes 10 Connecting Video Components ceecceeeeeceeeseeeeseeeeetseeecsseeeetseeeenseeeeaes 10 Connecting Digital Compensare ede Ferret Geen avd edet ad 11 Gonn ctinig Speakers aee iret tei deret ete Ee s Ed d ees 12 AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0 8 A MAX ssssRHRH 13 Preparations onggi n a a 14 Setting Up for Surround Sound e aera rebe eeaeee a rk eA ee E
63. ruan EATA AASER NANE EEEREN 14 Setting the volume level of each channel ccccecececeeseeeeesseeeesseeeeaes 19 Setting Up the Rermote Control iier te x E eec sis 20 Clearing the Remote Control Settings ssssssssssssssseeeees 22 Direct FUNCTION x e o e ee doa i Ee i ii etin Ec ax Erde di 22 Displays amp Controls sss 23 Front Panel tnb leet eet eaim bud rei eot ens 23 BITE Am 24 Reriote COrnitrol si tte teen ret ie d na e DR MG Ads 25 Sound Modes anco cio eeu soeur aea dvd eos 27 Learning about the Sound Modes sssssssssssseeees 27 Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input 28 Playing a SOURCE 2 tte eer tert eb i Ee ec eee eet 28 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound sssssssss 29 Selecting a Sound Mode sssssssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee nens 30 Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ssssssssssees 31 Using the Tuner iicuai eiue oon Ceci een setae hn 32 Finding a Station xu e pop eod e d ee e TE bp edd 32 Tuning Directly to a Station essei rene i eie 33 Memonzing Stations dent ee tt Haken ceed nte at ptem rete eet ced 33 Recalling Memorized Stations sssssssssssssssssseeeenees 34 Making a Recording sess 35 Making an Audio or a Video Recording ssssssssssssse 35 Controlling the Rest of Your System 36 CD MD CD R VC
64. sten to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When the DIRECT function is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control When you turn the DIRECT function OFF you can operate the remote control without effecting the receiver Thus you could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component MULII GUNITHUL TV SAT VCRIDVR CD e 1 To turn the DIRECT funtion OFF the default SOS setting is ON press REMOTE SET UP and 2 ier ome 2 number button 3 at the same time Oe Se cA 2 To turn the the DIRECT function ON if you have turned it off press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time SOURCE CLASS MPX C5 Q amp Qi CE 69 C 9 6 SET UP Displays amp Controls Front Panel B d Q STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode 2 STANDBY ON button Switches the receiver between on and standby note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode STATION FREQUENCY TUNING SELECT buttons see pages 32 34 STATION
65. t Hold down for fast forward playback lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback gt Press to start playback on some models pressing this when the disc tray is empty will cause the disc tray to open dom Press to stop playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open D MENU Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using 2 USE THESE BUTTONS TO NAVIGATE DVD MENUS A up vV down ENTER enter the command selected lt left gt right A V pressed together starts recording Controlling the Rest of Your System DTV Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see p 20 21 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode nS ee ie ase eal o M ll aes lav we D SOURCE Press to switch the DTV on or off 2 TOP MENU Press to clear the DTV menu 3 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel 4 10 button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel ENTER DISC button Use to enter a channel A V 4 9 ENTER Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen ENTER Use to bring up the DTV menus om Use to switch DTV audio tracks 8 gt Use to get INFO on the DTV program 9 u Use as the GUIDE button for
66. tablishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected So for example here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not and how big they are Selecting Large or Small will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to the speakers being set This setup system has certain constraints For example all your speakers cannot be set to Large you need to decide which speakers should receive the most bass and set them to Large In the display F C and S refer to front center and surround speakers respectively Speaker size is denoted as L for large speakers S for small speakers and x asterisk if no speaker is connected memo If the cone size radius of the speaker is larger than 5 inches please set to Large LS Switch the speaker setting mode according to the speakers you hooked up Use the A or V buttons The configurations shown on the right will appear in the display on the front of the receiver One of them should match your speaker set up Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the one that rg i voy matches your set up Ll L LL 7 I Ede unge Yt gt E 5r de Errem Press gt to advance to the next receiver setting and press lt to return to a previous receiver setting Lg rc Cw LTL IT IA Zi ow a UI ae a ier d a Ld Ms og TEAS lo Tr ik N
67. tion against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help IMPORTANT NOTICE For Canadian model The serial number for this equipment is located on the base Please write this serial number on your CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN This is for your security SION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN LESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE R VENT BLADE EXPOSURE na eee ih ik aeu ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS S a992 ISLAM ARP aranas GOD d ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE Canadian ICES 003
68. xamples of possible connections Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections E LT Noy pem EZ ANTENNA 9 ol I e Pom O0 oTs DIGITAL IN J Ei on n lt pu N ger E reams AN 2 L ANANAS ANN Su L7 M jl n G Zak g je eme FM UNBAL EM oua ANTENNA 7 DIGITAL E DVD player CD player da Digital audio cords Optical cables S Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords standard video cords can also be used or optical cables not supplied are used to connect digital components to this receiver When you use optical digital input or output terminals pull off the caps and insert the plugs Be sure to insert completely Digital audio cord Optical cable or standard video cord Co Ca Xe JZ 11 12 Connecting Your System Connecting Speakers Connect your speakers as shown below Be sure to connect each speaker to the appropriate speaker terminal and also to connect the positive and negative terminals correctly so that the same wire is connected to the positive terminal of the receiver and the positive terminal of the speaker and likewise with the negative When connecting equipment always make sure the power sw
69. y cannot be set because there are no Small speakers appears in the display Press or V to specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers 100 Hz 150 Hz or 200 Hz 100Hz 150Hz 100 Hz PEN Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer or Large speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer or Large speakers 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the sub woofer or Large speakers LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers memo Initial setting is 0 dB e When is selected xx appears in the display LFE is not available Press or V to set the attenuation level 0 dB 10 dB or dB co i dB 10dB oo display ed Preparations Low cut filter ON OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer Initial setting is OFF memo If the SUB WOOFER is set to OFF in the SUB WOOFER ON OFF setting mode the low cut filter cannot be set Press or V to select low cut filter ON or OFF FRONT speakers distance setting mode Sets the distance from the FRONT speakers to the listening position memo Initial setting is 10 ft em One step equals about 1ft Press A or V to set the

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