Pioneer HOME CINEMA SYSTEMS Manual page 25

VSX-859RDS/VSX-859RDS-G
This A/V receiver is ready for what the future brings. Completely versatile, this unit can handle the latest
and future digital sources – up to 7.1 channels in/out. Plus, there's THX Surround EX and it's DTS-ES
compatible. Its THX Select certification makes it the perfect choice for your digital home cinema centre,
today and tomorrow.
Pioneer's Direct Energy MOSFET assures the amplifier runs cool and clean, while assuring higher power
and rich bass, for improved overall sound.
VSX-859RDS shown here. Also available as
VSX-859RDS-G with gold finish.
VSX-839RDS
THX Select certified, this A/V receiver is a top quality "5.1" surround system. Universal DVD player ready,
it has a 5.1 channel input for stereophonic surround sound. And it can decode Dolby Digital and DTS
encoded digital audio data streams for a great digital home cinema experience.
THX Select
The VSX-859RDS(-G)
VSX-839RDS THX Select certified
A/V receivers deliver the same
quality and experience as THX
Ultra. These THX Select receivers, however, have
power requirements which are better suited to
smaller living rooms – up to 2,000 cubic feet
(56.6 cubic meter), compared to 3,000+ cubic feet
(85+ cubic meter) for THX Ultra. They accurately
reflect the demands of modern programme
material, based on examining the requirements of
multi-channel digital audio.
Front Optical Digital Audio Input
and
(VSX-859RDS(-G))
The optical digital audio input terminal featured
on the VSX-859RDS(-G) front panel enables easy
connection of a portable DVD, MiniDisc or CD
player, for the utmost convenience. This terminal
accepts all mainstream digital formats, e.g. Dolby
Digital, DTS, PCM and MPEG. So you can enjoy the
total digital home cinema experience, even with a
portable DVD player.
Front Optical Digital Audio Input
VSX-859RDS(-G)
100 W x 5 DIN
VSX-859RDS Front Panel Open
100 W x 5 DIN
VSX-839RDS Front Panel Open
Assignable Component Video Inputs
(VSX-859RDS(-G))
The VSX-859RDS(-G) has two component video
inputs: for example, in the initial setting you can
choose DVD/LD for Input 1 and TV/SAT for Input 2.
You can also assign other functions, choosing
from all video inputs (except for front video input),
if you want to connect other sources, like a second
DVD player. Yet another convenient feature from
Pioneer!
Function Rename
(VSX-859RDS(-G)/VSX-839RDS)
For more convenience, you can change the name
of each function (except TAPE2), e.g. DVD/LD,
CD-R, to a name you choose, of up to 10
characters. It's so simple, just enter the characters
by using the remote control or multi-jog dial and
view your entry on the on-screen display* or FL
display.
*Not available with VSX-839RDS
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 64 to 66.
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