Pioneer VSX-9500S Service Manual page 57

NOTE:
The left-right sound volume balance cannot be adjusted independently
on the front and rear speakers.
Example: If press and keep the "R' switch
@ CENTER LEVEL (+, -) switches (VSX-9500S)
Use these switches to adjust the center speaker sound level to the level
of the front speakers.
Operate only when DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND mode is on.
After adjustment, use the MASTER VOLUME control to adjust the
'overall sound to a suitable level.
Lowers the center speaker sound level.
+ : Raises the center speaker sound level.
The level is displayed on the display section BALANCE/LEVEL meters.
Pressing — and + at the same time returns you to the standard.
@ REAR LEVEL (-, +) switches
Operate only when the surround mode is on.
These switches are used to preset the sound level difference between
the front and rear speakers. in this way, after presetting the difference,
the overall volume of the front and rear speakers can be changed using
the MASTER VOLUME control, while still maintaining the sound volume
differential.
Surround rear speaker volume is reduced.
+ : Surround rear speaker volume is increased.
Pressing + and — together will restore front and rear to the standard
balance setting.
Example: If press and keep the "' +"" switch
Operate only when SURROUND mode is on.
@ MUTING switch
Press to temporarily cut off the sound volume. The display section
MUTING indicator will flash. When pressed again, the sound will return
to its previous level.
@ MASTER VOLUME control
Use to simultaneously adjust the sound volume from the front and
surround speakers.
SURROUND Mode Selector Switches
OFF:
To cancel the surround function.
STADIUM:
Ideal for sports broadcasts, etc.
SIMULATED SURROUND:
Gives concert-hall presence to monaural sound (AM, TV, etc.).
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND (VSX-9500S)
DOLBY SURROUND (VSX-7500S)
Select this setting when watching video tapes or video discs bearing
the OO mark.
@ VCR 1 MODE switch
Toggles the VCR 1 signal between mono and stereo. It operates both
during playback and during recording.
VCR 1 REC SEL(ECTOR) switch
Use this switch to select the VCR 1 copy mode independent of the
INPUT SELECTOR switch setting. Each time you press it the unit
switches between the following three settings. The current setting is
shown on the central display section.
[ver 2 = VCR 1}—»[VDP/CDV > VCR 1 }-—»[ OFF
NOTE:
At the OFF position, the video source selected by the INPUT SELECTOR
is output at the REC jack.
VCR NOISE FILTER switch
If tape hiss is noticeable in the sound while performing playback of video
cassette tapes, press this switch to reduce the noise.
After pressing this switch, "VCR NOISE FILTER" will appear on the
display section.
This switch can be used when either VCR 1 or VCR 2 INPUT SELECTOR
switch is selected. The VCR NOISE FILTER has no effect on VCR 3
playback.
NOTE:
* The effectiveness in reducing high-frequency hiss noise varies
depending on the type of tape used, the recording level, and other
conditions.
PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To only hear through
the headphones, set all SPEAKERS A, B and REAR switches to the OFF
position.
@ SIMULATED STEREO switch
Press to produce a simulated stereo effect when listening to monaural
sources (for example AM or TV broadcasts).
"SIMULATED STEREO" appears on the display section.
NOTE:
There is no sound output from the rear speakers during this operation.
@ SPEAKER switches
VSX-9500S: switches A, B, REAR/CENTER.
VSX-7500S: switches A, B, and REAR.
ON/OFF switches for the speaker systems. An indicator on the display
section lights when any of these switches is set to ON.
NOTE:
Rear speaker on/off switching is possible only when the surround mode
is on.
NOTE FOR VSX-9500S:
Center speaker on/off switching is possible only when the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC SURROUND (WIDE or NORMAL) mode is on.
@ DELAY TIME switch
Operates only when the surround mode is ON.
'Switches the surround delay time in three steps. For DOLBY PRO LOGIC
SURROUND (VSX-9500S) DOLBY SURROUND (VSX-7500S), 20 ms
is standard.
15 ms—®20 ms -*30 ms
@ Remote signal sensor
@® VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR switch
When recording simulcast programs, the recorded image can be selected
among VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3, VDP/CDV, TV and VIDEO.
VCR 1} {VCR 2}+-»{VCR 3} +[VOPICOV} » [Tv jets oF)
The current setting is shown by an indicator on the display section.
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