Pioneer VSX-5000 Operating Instructions Manual

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Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will
know how to operate your mode! properly. After you have
finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe
place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the ex-
planatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and
'operating the unit is the same.
This unit is provided with a demonstration mode func-
tion; for details, see page 2.
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSxX-5000
VSX-4000
ASOS
WARNING: To prevent FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
[For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear
panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed war-
ranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your securi-
ty.
[CONTENTS
Before operating, adjust the position of these switches ............ 3
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Checking accessory items . ies ose 3
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Three-way surround processor (VSX-5000 only) ..........2sseeeeeres 4
Three-way sound effects FUNCTION ......5...cceeseseceene er Pri)
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Inserting the batteries into the remote control unit
- Rear panel facilities ............eeceeees
Audio system connections
Audio adaptor connections (surround) .........c0.sseeeeeee
Audio adaptor connections (front) (VSX-5000 oni) eaves ies
Video system CONNECTIONS ......5...ccccecieeescncteccneeterees eee 10
Video adaptor connections (VSX-5000 only) .........seseceeeeeeeees
One VCR connection
Front panel facilities
Remote contro! unit operation
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: to prevent ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT
USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,
RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN
BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: pour prevenir LES CHOCS ELEC-
TRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC
UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE
AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT
ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE
A DECOUVERT.
Preparations for broadcast sense seccscceseseadoceetescesesosesens 19
Preset tuning. han Fe 21
Displaying station call- 'ettee: a. 22
To listen to other MUSIC SOUTCES .........scereerreceeenensetenecreeseene 23
Receiving FM simulcast TV programs ........ssesceneseeneesensecceees 23
Using a TV set to watch programs
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To perform recording with a tape deck
Hi-Fi video recording
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Using the video signal selector
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Hints for better reception
Troubleshooting ...........06 ae
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