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Pioneer VSX-D508-G Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2 IMPORTANT NOTICE Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. how to operate your model properly. After you have finished...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION READ INSTRUCTIONS -- AN the safety and operating OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push oblects of instructions should be read before the p_oduct is • If this product is equipped with a polarized aPtemating any kind into this product through open}rigs as they o_'l_t _e p_g _ _9...
  • Page 4 DTS (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped (VSX-D608 only) DTS is the digital sound system introduced m theaters Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded m DTS audio creates the enwronment of a theater or the sensahon of a concert hall in your home "DTS"...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introductory Information ............Checking the Supphed Accessories ........How to Use Th_s Manual ..........Preparing the Remote Control ........ Receiver InstaHabon ....... When Making Cable Connections ......Connections ................. Antennas ....... Audio Components Connections ......Video Components Connections ......Digital Connections ......

  • Page 6: Introductory Information

    [ Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have recewed all of the fol)owing accessories w=th the receiver Lil c FM wire antenna Remote control unit "AA" IEC LR6 batteries x 2 AM loop antenna I How to Use This Manual Th=s manual is divided into two main...

  • Page 7: Receiver Instahabon

    • Direct sunhght or fluorescent hgbt is shining onto the remote sensor. You can also control PIONEER components • The receiver =slocated near a device (and those made by other manufacturers) em=ttmg Infrared rays. pointing the receiver's remote control directly...

  • Page 8: Antennas

    I Antennas FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend (for best reception, attach horizontally along a window frame, etc.). AM loop antenna n this section, the area within dotted line only applies to the SX-D608 (See below) VSX-D608 •...

  • Page 9: Connections

    I Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from the wall outlet when you make or change connections. Connect your audto components as shown below Refer to "Digttal Connecttons" on page 11 when making digital connect=ons from your DVD or LD player.

  • Page 10: Video Components Connections

    [Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the receiver should be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your video components as shown below. Also, refer to "Digital Connections" on page 11 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player. •...
  • Page 11 [ Digital Connections Digital components can be connected as shown below. You can select up to four (three on the VSX-D508) of the following be assigned to the digital inputs on this unit: DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE, CD, VCR1 (VCR). To assign the digital inputs, refer to "Setting Up for Surround Sound"...

  • Page 12: Dvd 5 1 Channel Connection

    I DVD 5.1 Channel Connection DVD and LD discs are often compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats, Refer to page 33 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods. Connections can be made from a DVD player, Dolby Digital decoder, or DTS decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit, VSX-D608 with 5.1 channelanalogue...

  • Page 13: Speakers

    I Speakers • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 6 _ to 16 _. • The front speaker R terminal is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, 1313 ( Dolby) mode (VSX-D508), or []/DTS mode (VSX-D608)).
  • Page 14 Do not make simultaneous connections to both the CENTER PREOUT jack and the CENTER SPEAKER terminals. (e.g. Do not connect a separate power amplifier to the CENTER PREOUT jack if you have already connected a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal.) PIONEER Amplified projection TV...
  • Page 15 Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality Sub Woofer F,'° tt C eote, Position • Install the left and right front speakers at equal dtstances from the TV •...

  • Page 16: Preparations

    I Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this unit on {The STANDBY indicator goes out) before operating. To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the IX] (Dolby) 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.).
  • Page 17 SPEAKER setting mode Establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. 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 "8" (asterisk) if no speaker is connected. If the cone size of your speaker is larger...
  • Page 18 SUB WOOFER 0NIOFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. • Initial setting is "ON", • Setting the front speaker size to "Small" in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the "ON" position, _"...
  • Page 19 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". • If the SUB WOOFER is set to "OFF" in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set.
  • Page 20 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 dvnamic range, When watching s movie at low volume, setting this function enables low level sounds...
  • Page 21 Optical digital input 3 setting (VSX-D608 only) Sets the input component to be assigned to the optical input 3 jack, • Initial setting is "TV'. • You cannot assign the same component to more than one digital input jack. The jack most recently selected is established for the component and the jack formerly...

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Remote Control

    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 56, simply recall the corresponding preset code.

  • Page 23: Clearing The Remote Control Settings

    Press COMMANDER 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 "OOO" in the preset mode. All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is not displayed.

  • Page 24: Names Of Parts And Basic Operations

    I Display :_ _'_ (_, _ _1_ ,_Z) ! I_IJ ,LI_! VSX-D6O8 only ,_ , SIGNAL SELECT indicators _) DNR indicator (VSX-D608 only) Lightswhen the DtGITAL NR is on, Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for the current component (refer to "Front Panel", _, (_) LOUDNESS indicator SIGNAL SELECT on pages 26, 27),...

  • Page 25: Remote Control

    I Remote Control _7 _ Number buttons These pages describe the buttons on the remote control These buttons can perform a variety of different used to operate the receiver. functions depending on the remote operation mode. • [RECEIVER operations (press RECEIVER first)] DD : Press repeatedly to select the standard Dolby/ DTS mode and the ADVANCED THEATER modes.

  • Page 26: Front Panel

    [ Front Panel VSX-D608 "_- s_uoul O STANDBY/ON button LOUDNESS button Press to switch the receiver on or put in standby. Switches the loudness on or off, Use to raise the level of the low and high frequencies so they can be more STANDBY indicator easily heard when listening...
  • Page 27 VSX-Dh08 SIGNAL SELECT button MIDNIGHT button Press to hear effective surround sound at low volume Use to select input signals for the digital components. levels. The effect is automatically adjusted according First press DVD/LD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1, CD or VCR 1 to the volume level.

  • Page 28: Sound Modes

    This receiver incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of program sources. Surround modes (3_ (Dolby) mode Use this mode when playing Dotby Digital or Dolby Pro Logic software. Decod(ng switches automatically according to the input signal, so all you have to do is enjoy! You can identify Dolby Digital software by the _or...

  • Page 29: Switching Analog/Digital S=Gnal Input

    Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input The input of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 20, 21) can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. Press SIG. SELECT on the remote control or SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input signal corresponding...

  • Page 30: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital Or Dts Sound

    Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure, (Refer to "Playback" on page 40.) _i' Turn on the power of the playback component• 21 Press RECEIVER to turn on the receiver. r3"...

  • Page 31: Selecting A Sound Mode

    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 16) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the 130 (Dolby) sound mode.
  • Page 32 Switching the Dolby/DTS mode (ADVANCED THEATER mode)(VSX-D608 only) Switch the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the DO button. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, and DTS signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal. Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off by pressing 00 on the remote...
  • Page 33 DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback. Press DVD/LD on the unit. DVD/LD (VSX-D608) Each press switches the input: DVD/LD _ DVD/LD 5.1ch --L_ ooo _) ._r_ <, -B i,.
  • Page 34 Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) (VSX-D608 only) When DIGITAL NR is on, auditory noise during playback can be reduced, DIGITAL NR Press DIGITAL NR on the front panel, Each press switchesDIGITAL NR on or off, 13 f / .Ltl/ J.t / L.

  • Page 35: Listening _N Midnight Listening Mode

    Listening in 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.

  • Page 36: Tuner Operations

    Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune (n FM and AM radio broadcasts us(rig the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions, if you already know the exact frequency of the station you want, see "Direct Tuning" on the following page.

  • Page 37: Direct Tunmg

    [ Direct Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode.

  • Page 38: Memorizing Frequently Tuned Stations

    [ Memorizing Frequently Tuned 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). Using the front panel Tune in the desired station.

  • Page 39: Recalhng The Memorized Stations

    Recalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote control Press FUNCTION repeatedly on the remote or FM/AM the front panel to select the tuner. Press TUNER to set the remote to the tuner operation mode. The station you were previously tuned to is received automatically.

  • Page 40: Other Operations

    Playback Turn on the power of the playback component. ___J Press RECEIVER to turn on the receiver. STANDBY Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on indicator I L ._-_ the front panel. Press FUNCTION to select the source you want to playback.
  • Page 41 Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) Use BASS (+/-) or TREBLE (+/-) to adjust the low and high frequencies. Press BASS (+/-) to adjust the low frequencies, TREBLE +/- Press TREBLE (+/-) to adjust the high frequencies. BASS +/- i-_l _- •...

  • Page 42: Recording From Audio Components

    I Recording from Audio Components The following operations show you how to record audio to the cassette, DAT, or MD deck connected to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. The receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

  • Page 43: Recording From Video Components

    I Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX-D5O8) jacks. he receiver's volume, balance, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no effect on the recorded signal.

  • Page 44: Remote Controlhng Other Components

    Press to stop playback. _With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is stopped may open the disc tray.) *With some Pioneer DVb and OVD/LD players, cursor operation can be performed without pressing DVD/LD. <AR87157>...
  • Page 45 TV operations press (MULTI CONTROL) to switch Before attempting to perform these operations, TV CONTROL TV/SAT the remote to the TV operation mode. Press to switch the TV on or off. Raises the volume of the TV. Lowers the volume of the TV. _4_Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel.
  • Page 46 SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations - The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recal_ a Satellite tuner preset code (refer to "Setting up the Remote Control" on page 22). • Before attempting to perform these operations, press the TV/SAT (MULTi...
  • Page 47 CD player operations Before attempting to perform these operations, press the CD (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the CD operation mode. Press to switch the CD player on or off. Press to pause playback. Press to start playback. Press to stop playback.
  • Page 48 Use when selecting track numbers higher than 10 or 100. For example (in case of M J-D707 (PIONEER)). 1) To select track 15, press : +10-_ 1 --_ 5 2) To select track 115, press : +10-_ +10 --_ 1 --+ 1 --_ 5 To start recording Press both _2 II and _ •...
  • Page 49 Cassette deck operations Before attempting to perform these operations, press the MDFFAPE (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the MD/TAPE operation mode. Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible with all models). Press to pause playback or recording. Press to start playback.
  • Page 50 VCR operations Before attempting to perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the VCR operation mode. Press to switch the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (VCR only on VSX- D508S) on or off (not possible with all models).

  • Page 51: Background Control Of Other Components

    [ Background Control of Other Components The following steps show you how to control one component while listening to another. This may be useful if you want to rewind a tape while listening to CD, etc. Select a component, then start playback.

  • Page 52: Additional Information

    Dolby Digital 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.

  • Page 53: Dts

    DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format for latest movie theaters since the release of "JURASIC PARK" in 1993, and has a good reputations for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, not on the film. It adopts a simultaneous playback format.

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    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 Cause Remedy The power does not turn ON.
  • Page 55 Symptom Cause Remedy Broadcast stations cannot be selected Weak radio signals. Connect an outdoor antenna (refer automatically, to page 8). No sound from surround or center Speaker settings are incorrect. Refer to "SPEAKER setting mode" speakers. on page 17 to check the speaker settings.

  • Page 56: Preset Code List

    I Preset Code List Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA TAPE OPTIMUS SONY PIONEER PANASONIC SONY 301,316,317,318 TECHNICS 304,326 SAMSUNG KENWOOD 310,321,311 SHARP DENON AKAI 302,319,313 PHILIPS 312,322 PIONEER O00, 003 YAMAHA 315,314,328 SONY PANASONIC 105,106 TEAC 305,306,327,324,325 KENWOOD...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications FM Tuner Section Amplifier Section Frequency Range ........87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Continuous average power output of 100 Usable Sensitivity ....Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 pV/75 _) watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ........
  • Page 58 When you find it damaged, other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center corrode the surfaces. your dealer for a replacement. For Assistance With 8asic Set-up, Operation,...
  • Page 59 P_oneer Electronic Corporation Copyright © 1998 Pioneer Etectronic Corp,)rat=on rights reserved¸ PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION _ _,M_,o _c.om_, M_o k_,Tokyo1_3.B69_. JaO_ PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. PO. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90901 1540 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway,...

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