AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-909RDS VSX-909RDS-G Operating Instructions
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Quick Start Guide Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound. For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.
Quick Start Guide 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the receiver. If you only have two speakers hook them up as “FRONT“. If you have three hook up the single speaker as “CENTER“. Follow the diagram on p.
Quick Start Guide 4 Digital Input Assignment This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p.III Î USE S0URCE DVD/LD SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF TV/SAT VCR1 1 Also make sure your TV is on and set to the receiver. VCR2 • When you're done setting up the receiver, remember to set the slide switch back to USE.
Quick Start Guide 5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Î USE S0URCE 2 SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS 2 1 Set the remote control slide switch to USE. 1 Turn on the receiver, your TV, and the DVD player. VCR2 MULTI CONTROL 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ 2 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control.
Table of Contents Before You Start ................................... 9 Connecting Your Equipment ............. 12 Displays & Controls ........................... 22 Display ....................................................................... 22 Remote Control ......................................................... 24 Front Panel ................................................................ 26 Initial Set Up ....................................... 29 Basic Playback .............................
Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This well-developed approach to receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers.
Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. AM loop antenna “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2 Remote control unit • Operating Instructions How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G Audio/ Video Multi-Channel Receiver.
Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown right. Remote control may not function properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.
Before You Start Installing the Receiver Ventilation PREPARATION • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at the top, 10 cm at the rear, and 30 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing malfunctions. • Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric having a thick pile.
Connecting Your Equipment Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks.
Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections There are two optical digital out jacks (the MD recorder is connected to one in the diagram below). If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit. PREPARATION In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to make digital audio connections.
Connecting Your Equipment Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial or optical (you don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p.15). We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.
Connecting Your Equipment Video Components *The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal. Connecting DVD/LD players PREPARATION Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make.
Connecting Your Equipment Satellite TV Components Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture.
Connecting Your Equipment TV AUDIO 2 RF IN (AC-3) IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 PRE OUT SURROUND IN 5 R PCM/ 2/ DTS/ MPEG DIGITAL R VIDEO VIDEO L DVD / LD IN COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y S VIDEO IN TV / SAT IN IN PB L IN IN PR FRONT VCR1 / DVR R OUT OUT Y L IN IN PB L MULTI CH IN VIDEO IN FRONT OUT 1 OUT 2 R L CENTER FM UNBAL 75‰ SUB WOOFER PLAY FM ANTENNA TAPE2 MONITOR REC SURROUND VCR2 R OUT OUT MONITOR OUT 1 CENTER PLAY MD / TAPE1/ CD-R COMPONENT MONI
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality.
Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of eight speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used with at least three speakers. In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.
Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system. We recommend, however, using speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω-16 Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6 Ω −less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting. Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the main power button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_).
Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers ANALOG INPUT R AUDIO 2 RF IN (AC-3) IN 1 IN 2 SURROUND IN 3 IN 4 PRE OUT R IN 5 PCM/ 2/ DTS/ MPEG DIGITAL R VIDEO L DVD / LD IN VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO DVD/LD TV/SAT IN IN Y S VIDEO IN L ANALOG INPUT R TV / SAT IN IN PB L IN IN PR FRONT VCR1 / DVR R OUT L MULTI CH IN Surround channel amplifier L Front channel amplifier FRONT OUT 1 OUT 2 R L CENTER FM UNBAL 75‰ SUB WOOFER TAPE2 MONITOR AM LOOP ANTENNA PR IN
Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 2 34 5 1 6 SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS SELECT OVER H.P ANALOG SP AB EON RDS DIGITAL RF ATT 7 MIDNIGHT 8 9 10 DSP STEREO 12 11 PRO LOGIC VOLUME DIGITAL AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM 13 dB MPEG TAPE 2 AC-3DTS MPEG L C R LS S RS LFE 15 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 14 4 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected. ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned.
Displays & Controls PREPARATION 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on. 14 Character display Displays sound modes, general information. 15 Tuner indicators MONO: Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. STEREO: Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is received. AM/FM: Light to indicate the current band (FM or AM).
Displays & Controls Remote Control 1 USE/SETUP slide switch Use to put the remote into receiver SETUP, or receiver USE mode.
Displays & Controls 7 MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver. 8 INPUT ATT button (when USE mode is selected) Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set up features see p.29–41). Specific use of these buttons is described in conjunction with the operations they perform. For more information see each individual section.
Displays & Controls Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel.
Displays & Controls 3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.41, 52) Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G. 4 TONE buttons 9 FL DIMMER button (See p.53) Use to adjust the brightness of the main display. 10 INPUT SELECTOR dial Turn to select a source component. DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player. CHANNEL SELECT button TUNER – The built-in tuner.
Displays & Controls 16 TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.55-63) CLASS button – Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes. RF ATT button – Press to turn the RF attenuator on when receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion. Normally, set the RF attenuator to off. This button does not affect AM reception. BAND button – Press to select the AM or FM band. TUNING –/+ button – Use to manually tune to radio stations.
Initial Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them will not allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this, you simply need to keep the following rules: 1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to hook up the receiver to your TV.
Initial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following setup operations. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). This receiver uses on-screen displays to make setting up your home cinema system easier. Switch on the receiver and your TV, and make sure that the receiver is selected as your TV's video input. 1 Set the slide switch to SETUP.
Initial Set Up Channel Delay (See p.
Initial Set Up Digital-In Select In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the Digital 1-5 settings with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with what is connected to each digital jack. Check the digital jack numbers on the back of the receiver to make certain what component is in which jack (if necessary, see page 13 for more on digital connections).
Initial Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 buttons to make a selection from the on-screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information. If continuing from the previous page go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on p.30 first. Î USE S0URCE 1 Select SPEAKER SETTING (if continuing from last set up, it will already be selected) with the 5¥∞ buttons then press the ENTER button.
Initial Set Up CENTER (default setting is LARGE) Î USE SETUP • Select LARGE if your speaker will reproduce bass frequencies effectively. RECEIVER S0URCE MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR1 TVCONT VCR2 CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS • Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other speakers or the subwoofer. MULTI CONTROL 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + 1 2 3 • If you did not connect a center speaker, select NO.
Initial Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker. Once you specify the speaker distances, the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically.
Initial Set Up Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from Channel Delay go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first. Î USE S0URCE 1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be selected).
Initial Set Up Î USE S0URCE 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in your main listening position. SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR1 TVCONT VCR2 CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS MULTI CONTROL 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ Note: The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound lower than it actually is, you may need to raise its level after testing the sound with actual soundtracks.
Initial Set Up Crossover Network The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your subwoofer or speaker set to LARGE. If continuing from Channel Level go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.
Initial Set Up Bass Peak Level The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG program sources can produce heavy ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set a maximum output level for the LFE channel. If continuing from Crossover Network go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.
Initial Set Up Dynamic Range Control This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering.
Initial Set Up Multi Channel In Setting If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS, in which case only the main volume can be controlled, or to ADJUST, which means the levels can be reduced in volume. If continuing from Dynamic Range Control go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first. Î USE S0URCE DVD/LD 1 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select MULTI CHANNEL IN.
Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control. There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, 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.
Basic Playback HOME THX CINEMA mode THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers. To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below. You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers. For more detailed information see p.19, 33-34.
Basic Playback DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. If you have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.33-34) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music.
Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). 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 30) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the 2 (Dolby) Digital/MPEG or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give the best results.
Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital,DTS or MPEG sound sources with the VSX909RDS/909RDS-G.
Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Playing Stereo Sources The following instructions show you how to use the receiver for stereo audio or audio-visual. If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display, it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on. Press TAPE 2 MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to TAPE 2.
Basic Playback Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and 2 RF sources. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on DIGITAL to use DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS or MPEG surround sound but it would have to be on ANALOG to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver. The default setting is AUTO (priority is given to a digital signal, if there is one).
Basic Playback Reducing Noise During Playback To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can be used with every mode except THX and MULTI CH IN. Î USE S0URCE SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION 1 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.
Basic Playback Listening in Midnight Mode This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all the sounds in a given soundtrack closer together in volume. Compare this feature with the D-Range Control (only for Dolby Digital sources) on page 40.
Basic Playback Adjusting Bass and Treble You can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set of speakers. If the receiver is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers. In a surround mode (STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, etc.) you can adjust the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry (see p.27).
Basic Playback MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback MULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To use MULTI CH IN playback follow the instructions below. Î USE S0URCE 1 SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE. SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR1 TVCONT VCR2 CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ - 7 + MULTI CONTROL TUNING 2 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button on the remote control or the front panel.
Basic Playback Direct Playback This mode is for playing back a sound source in its purest form, no tone adjustments or other sound modes can be used. 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.
Basic Playback 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. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different soundtracks on one DVD. 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.
Using the Tuner Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in 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 desire, see “Direct Access Tuning“ on the following page. 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.
Using the Tuner Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control.
Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO and RF ATT). 3 4 1 Tune in the desired station. See ”Automatic and Manual Tuning” or ”Direct Access Tuning” on p.55 and 56. 2 Press the MEMORY button to activate the memory function.
Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control Î USE S0URCE SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ 4 2 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ CHANNEL + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 DISC RF ATT SIGNAL SELECT STEREO ANALOG SP + TV + TV CONTROL VOLUME – 3 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select a class number.
Using the Tuner Memorizing a broadcast station name (Manual Station Name Memory) memo • You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset broadcast station (see pages 57). • The memorized name takes priority over PS data. 2 3 1 1 Select the TUNER function. 2 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select a class. CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C 3 Press the STATION +/– buttons to select the preset channel.
Using the Tuner An Introduction to RDS & EON Radio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they're broadcasting, for example. This information shows up as text on the display, and you can switch between the kind of information shown. Although you don't get RDS information from all FM radio stations, you do with most.
Using the Tuner Basics of EON EON (Enhanced Other Network information) EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency automatically when a program featuring traffic information or news is being broadcast. It cannot be used in areas that EON information is not transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data. When the broadcast ends, the tuner returns to the original frequency or function. There are two types of EON you can set the tuner to: 1.
Using the Tuner RDS (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception Displaying RDS data One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed on page 60—this covers all kinds of music, as well as news, weather forecasts, sports programs, and a variety of others.
Using the Tuner Searching for a program by program type (PTY) 3 1 Tune into an FM station. Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on p.55 and 56. 2 Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to select the PTY search mode. SIGNAL SELECT STEREO ANALOG SP VOLUME A dB 24 * When it is set to OFF, the frequency being received is displayed.
Using the Tuner Using EON search Refer to p.60 for more information about EON. 2 1 Tune into an EON FM station. Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on p.55 and 56. • Even if the EON mode is off, when an FM station is broadcasting a news of traffic information program, the EON indicator lights in the display to inform you that the currently tuned station carries the EON data service.
Remote Control of Other Components Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use one remote control.
Remote Control of Other Components Î USE S0URCE SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR1 TVCONT VCR2 CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS MULTI CONTROL 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ 6 4 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 DISC RF ATT + TV + TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME 2 [TAPE ] 3 5 [PIONEER [ 800 825 EXIT = Remote Setup MENU MUTE SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL + DIGITAL NR – FUNCTION 5 ENTER MIDNIGHT MULTI CH INPUT LIGHT THX Page 22/22 ]∞ ] – TV FUN
Remote Control of Other Components Learning Commands from Other Remote Controls If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes.
Remote Control of Other Components 5 Press the button to be programmed. Î USE S0URCE SETUP The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily. RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR1 TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS • The TV POWER, TV FUNC and TV VOL +/– buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations.
Remote Control of Other Components Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD Player Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your DVD or LD player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68). • To perform these operations, press the DVD/LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components VCR & DVD Recorder Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR or DVD video recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68). • To perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR, DVD video recorder operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components CD & CD-R Player Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD player or CD-R's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68). • To perform these operations, press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components MD Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68). • To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the MD operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components STB (satellite tuner) Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite tuner's (or cable TV's) preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68). • To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components TV Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68). • To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT or TV CONT button to set the remote to the TV operation mode.
Remote Control of Other Components Cassette Deck Operations You can use this remote control to control most cassette decks, though with some models the functions may differ. • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a cassette deck's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).
Using Other Functions Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that your analog components cannot record a player that is only connected digitally (and vice-versa). If you want to record from a digital component to an analog one (for example, a tape deck), or vice-versa, the digital component it must be connected via analog jacks and you need to set the SIGNAL SELECT switch to ANALOG.
Using Other Functions Recording from Digital Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this method you can make exact digital copies of sources like CDs or MDs. The only drawback is that you cannot switch between various recorders at the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings (see the previous page).
Using Other Functions Multi Operations A Multi Operation is a sequence of commands programmed into a single button to save you a lot of repetitive button pressing. Once setup, pressing the MULTI OPERATION button followed by one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons will switch on that component, the receiver and your TV, and switch the function of the receiver to that component.
Using Other Functions Î USE S0URCE 6-2 5 Press the operation button, for example TV (POWER), you want to input.
Using Other Functions System Off The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the remote control (this feature will only work with components that have a standby mode). For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode.
Using Other Functions Using the System Off Button This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings (see above) as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into SYSTEM OFF. If you use this feature when a DVD is playing, the player will stop the play mode before switching off. Î USE S0URCE DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 SYSTEM OFF VCR1 1 Set the remote control slide switch to USE.
Using Other Functions Remote Back Light When you press any button on the remote all the buttons light for a few seconds. You can change the strength of this light here. The default backlighting mode is Mid, Max is the strongest. Mid is slightly weaker. There's also the option to switch off backlighting altogether. This extends battery life considerably.
Using Other Functions Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands Î USE S0URCE SETUP RECEIVER MULTI OPERATION 1 SYSTEM OFF DVD/LD TV/SAT CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER VCR1 TVCONT CLASS MPX BAND DIRECT ACCESS 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP. VCR2 MULTI CONTROL 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 +10 0 DISC RF ATT (INPUT ATT) button and seconds.
Using Other Functions Video Select This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p.45-46. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button. Press the VIDEO SELECT button on the front panel to cycle through the different possible video inputs. VIDEO SELECT The first press shows the video input you are currently using.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital 1 Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel, it is expressed as 5.1 channel.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving R DTS DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance, a higher sound quality format is produced.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving STATION CALL button “memo” It is recommended that you make a note of the preset stations. *2 Station No. *1 Station Name Frequency CLASS A Station No. *7 *6 Station Name Frequency *3 *4 *5 *8 *9 *0 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 CLASS B Station No. Station Name Frequency Station No. Station Name Frequency *6 *7 *8 *9 *0 *1 *2 *3 *4 *5 CLASS C Station No. Station Name Frequency Station No.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code List Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code DVD TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 009 000, 008 VCR LD DENON HITACHI PHILIPS RADIOLA SONY TELEFUNKEN PIONEER 110 109 108 108 101, 102 100 100, 111 CROWN DAEWOO DANSAI DE GRAAF DECCA DUAL DUMONT ELCATECH FIDELITY FINLANDIA FINLUX FIRSTLINE STB(SAT) PIONEER 200, 204 STB(CATV) PIONEER 208 PHILIPS PANASONIC THOMSON SONY 414, 428 432, 408
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code VCR PHONOLA PORTLAND PROLINE PYE QUELLE RADIOLA REX ROADSTAR SABA SAISHO SALORA SANSUI SBR SCHAUB LORENZ SCHNEIDER SEI SENTRA SHINTOM SIEMENS SINGER SINUDYNE SOLAVOX SUNSTAR SUNTRONIC TASHIKO TATUNG TEC TELEAVIA TELEFUNKEN TENOSAL TENSAI THORN UNIVERSUM CD DVD Recorder PIONEER 456 TAPE AKAI ARCAM DENON FISHER GRUNDIG JVC KENWOOD LUXMAN MARANTZ MEMOREX MITSUBISHI NAKAMICHI ONKYO PHILIPS SANSUI SHERWOOD SONY TANDBE
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code TV THOMSON FERGUSON NOKIA MITSUBISHI SCHNEIDER GOLDSTAR BLAUPUNKT NORDMENDE RADIOLA JVC DAEWOO ORION SIEMENS ACURA ADMIRAL AKAI AKURA ALBA AMSTRAD ANITECH ASA ASUKA AUDIOGONIC BASIC LINE BAUR BEKO BEON BLUE SKY BLUE STAR BPL BTC BUSH 636, 651, 652 607, 636, 651 632, 642, 652 631, 609 607, 641, 647 607, 650 631 632, 636, 651, 652 607 613 607, 644, 656 632, 607, 639, 640 631 644 631 632, 635, 642 641 607, 639, 641, 644
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code TV NEI NIKKAI 607, 642 605, 607, 641, 646, 648 649 631, 632, 642 641, 646, 648 641 648 631, 632, 607, 642 638 646 642 644 632, 642 632 607 642, 644 607, 642, 644, 646, 649 631, 632, 607, 642, 645, 653 607 653 632, 642 631, 646 641, 644, 646 639, 644, 646 631, 632, 642, 643 649 607, 634 642 TV SONOLOR SONTEC SOUNDWAVE STANDARD STERN SUSUMU SYSLINE TANDY TASHIKO TATUNG TEC TELEAVIA TELETECH TENSAI THORN 631, 635 607
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 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.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom No sound from surround or center speakers. Cause • Speaker settings are incorrect. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected. Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. • SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly. • The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy You can't get DIGITAL to come up when using the SIGNAL SELECT button. • Either the digital connections or the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are incorrect. • The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON. • Make sure the digital connections and the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are done correctly. • Press the TAPE2 MONITOR button so it goes into the OFF setting. When using THX AUTO mode the receiver is not playing in the EX mode.
Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE) FRONT .... 110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω) Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE) FRONT .... 110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω) CENTER ................. 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω) SURROUND ....................................... 110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω) Rated Power Output .............................. 100 W + 100 W (20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.
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