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Pioneer VSX-33TX Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-33TX Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Information To User

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK Please read through these operating instructions so HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN you will know how to operate your model properly. OR MOISTURE. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never ÷ and operating instructions should be If this product is equipped with a push objects of any kind into this product read before the product is operated. polarized alternating current line plug (a through openings as they may touch RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS —...

  • Page 4: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide 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. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 5: Speaker Connections

    Quick Start Guide Optical Digital Connection If your DVD player has an optical terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out you can hook it up using this following the diagram below. You will need to assign the digital input (tell the receiver which input you put your DVD digital audio into).

  • Page 6: Digital Input Assignment

    Quick Start Guide 3 3 3 3 3 Setting up the Remote Control & Unit 1 Put the batteries in the remote control. 2 Plug the main unit into a AC wall outlet. 3 Press the STANDBY/ON button on the receiver to put the receiver in ON mode.

  • Page 7: Playing A Dvd With Surround Sound

    Quick Start Guide 5 5 5 5 5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound 1 Turn on your TV, and the DVD player. 2 Press the DVD button on the remote control. You should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver. 3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic surround sound setting.
  • Page 8 Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-33TX 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. The result is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi channel sources and stereo sources as well.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Installing the Receiver ..........11 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings ....59 Opening the Front Panel .......... 11 CD/CD-R/MD/VCR/LD Player Controls ..... 60 The PIONEER SR System: Operating other Casette Deck Controls ..........61 PIONEER components ..........11 DVD/DVR Player Controls ......... 62 DTV Controls .............

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    Operating Instructions • How to Use This Manual OPERATION This manual is for the VSX-33TX Audio/Video Multi- To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic Channel Receiver. Playback“ on p.39. “Using the Tuner“ (p.51) explains This manual is divided into three main sections which how to use the radio of this unit.

  • Page 11: Installing The Receiver

    Before You Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-33TX 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.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting Your Equipment 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 (cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).

  • Page 13: Digital Connections

    You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/LD player only has an optical out jack on it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the VSX-33TX default setting. In...

  • Page 14: Example Connection For A Dvd/Ld Or Ld Player

    RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX-33TX model through their digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all LDs. We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks.

  • Page 15: Video Components

    HOLD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) AV IN/OUT S VIDEO OUT by the Japanese designation "S2" on the VSX-33TX but they are simply S-video jacks. Front video connections are accessed However, if you use S-video cords for your video hook ups via the front panel input selector as you must also hook up your TV with S-video connections.

  • Page 16: Tv/Satellite Tuner Components

    Connecting Your Equipment TV/Satellite tuner Components Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either 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.

  • Page 17: Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)

    Connecting Your Equipment Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either 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.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    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. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 19: Speakers

    B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers. For the VSX-33TX you can use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω, see the following page.

  • Page 20: Placing Your Speakers

    Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance You can change the speaker impedance for VSX-33TX but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8Ω-16Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6Ω- less than 8Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.

  • Page 21: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 22: Displays & Controls

    6 SPEAKERS (A/B) button decode other types of signals and input them Use to select the speaker system. A is the into the VSX-33TX. primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up 5 DSP MODE button (See p.40 – 41) to the A system.
  • Page 23 Displays & Controls 8 VIDEO SELECT button 16 MULTI JOG dial Switches the receiver between the various You can use this dial for three purposes. In types of video input (DVD, VCR 1, etc.) while normal mode turn it to select a source keeping the audio on a fixed source (for component.

  • Page 24: Remote Control

    MULTI CH INPUT button Use to hook up an external component that can MULTI CONTROL CD-R decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-33TX (see p.48). LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT INPUT ATT button INPUT ATT...
  • Page 25 Displays & Controls 4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF # ADVANCED button BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV Use to select one of the four Advanced Theater CONTROL. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR modes. Use to create certain types of sound CONTROLLING YOUR TV. environments when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources.

  • Page 26: Display

    Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 1 Speaker indicators 6 STEREO indicator Light to indicate the current speaker system, A Lights when a STEREO mode is selected. and/or B. 7 Source indicators 3 indicator lights at the selected source. 2 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected.

  • Page 27: Initial Setup

    Initial Setup Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure that this receiver works properly and you get 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, add new speakers or components, etc.).
  • Page 28 Initial Setup ASSIGN SETUP: Digital In Select (See p.29) In order to use your digital components you must match the numbered digital input settings with the numbered digital jacks used by your digital components. Multi Channel In Setting (See p.30) This is for hooking up a multi channel external decoder that may give you higher quality when decoding discs.
  • Page 29 Initial Setup ASSIGN SETUP MENU 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 1-4 settings with the digital jacks 1-4 in accordance with what is connected to each digital jack.

  • Page 30: Multi Channel In Setting

    Initial Setup Multi Channel In Setting For most people this setting will not be necessary, if this is the case for you go on to the next setup. If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS, which bypasses the level adjust circuit or set to ADJUST, which goes through the level adjust circuit.

  • Page 31: Speaker Setting

    Initial Setup SURROUND SETUP MENU Speaker Setting Starting from this procedure use the SURROUND SETUP menu. To access the menu follow steps 1-3 on p.27 and in step three choose SURROUND SETUP (Surround Set is shown on the receiver’s display). The steps below show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected.
  • Page 32 Initial Setup Depending on your choices the sound will be routed differ- ently, read below for detailed explanations. FRONT (default setting is LARGE) • Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer. • Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies SOURCE RECEIVER effectively or if you did not connect a subwoofer.

  • Page 33: Channel Delay

    Initial Setup 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.

  • Page 34: Channel Level

    Initial Setup 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.27) first. 1 Select “Channel Level”...
  • Page 35 Initial Setup Initial Setup 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. SOURCE RECEIVER Note: The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound lower than MULTI CONTROL CD-R it actually is, you may need to raise its level after testing the...

  • Page 36: Crossover Network

    Initial Setup Initial Setup 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 (high, mid, low) 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.

  • Page 37: Bass Level

    Initial Setup Initial Setup Bass Level The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital or DTS 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.
  • Page 38 Initial Setup Initial Setup D-Range Control (Dynamic Range) 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.

  • Page 39: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are explained here. 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.

  • Page 40: Dsp Modes

    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. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances.

  • Page 41: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Basic Playback 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 27) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the 2 (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources.

  • Page 42: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital Or Dts Sound

    Basic Playback Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-33TX. 1 Turn on the power of the playback SOURCE RECEIVER component. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 2 Turn on the power of the receiver.

  • Page 43: Playing Stereo Sources

    Basic Playback Playing Stereo Sources The following instructions show you how to use the receiver for stereo audio or audio-visual. 1 Turn on the power of the playback SOURCE RECEIVER component. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 2 Turn on the power of the receiver. LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT...

  • Page 44: Switching Analog And Digital Signal Input

    Basic Playback Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog and digital 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 or DTS surround sound but it would have to be on ANALOG to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver.

  • Page 45: Reducing Noise During Playback

    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, MULTI CHANNEL IN and DIRECT. 1 Press RECEIVER. SOURCE RECEIVER This switches the remote to the receiver control mode. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 2 Press the DIGITAL NR button on the remote...

  • Page 46: Listening In Midnight Mode

    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.

  • Page 47: Adjusting Bass And Treble

    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 speakers.

  • Page 48: Multi Channel In Playback

    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 playback follow the instructions below. 1 Press RECEIVER. SOURCE RECEIVER This switches the remote to the receiver control mode. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 2 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button on the...

  • Page 49: Direct Playback

    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. TUNE 1 Use the STEREO button to alternate ENTER between STEREO or DIRECT mode (you can TUNE GUIDE MENU...

  • Page 50: Dual Mono Setting

    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.

  • Page 51: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner 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“...

  • Page 52: Direct Access Tuning

    Using the Tuner Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 Press the TUN button SOURCE RECEIVER On the receiver, select “TUNER” with the multi jog. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 2 Press the BAND button on the remote or the front panel to select the band (FM or AM).

  • Page 53: Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

    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). 1 Tune in the desired station.

  • Page 54: Recalling Memorized Stations

    Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Press the TUN button SOURCE RECEIVER On the receiver, select “TUNER” with the multi jog. MULTI CONTROL CD-R LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT DISC ENTER...

  • Page 55: Remote Control Of Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components 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”, simply recall the corresponding preset code.
  • Page 56 Remote Control of Other Components 6 Press REMOTE SETUP to exit the preset SOURCE RECEIVER mode. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. MULTI CONTROL CD-R It will also return to the previous mode after ten seconds of inactivity.

  • Page 57: Setup Mode

    Remote Control of Other Components 6 Point the remote controls at each other, about 1-2 inches apart, and press the button on the other remote control for the operation you want to program (only the SOURCE RECEIVER buttons highlighted in the diagram on the left can be programmed).

  • Page 58: Programming A Different Component Into A Multi Control Button

    DVD controller. Remember to assign the correct preset code for your equipment (the default is for Pioneer equipment). Checking Preset Codes To check which preset code is associated with a Multi Control button:...

  • Page 59: Clearing One Of The Remote Control Settings

    Remote Control of Other Components Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings This method clears one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the factory installed preset to that button. SOURCE RECEIVER MULTI CONTROL CD-R 1 Press REMOTE SETUP and hold for three LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT...

  • Page 60: Cd/Cd-R/Md/Vcr/Ld Player Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components CD/CD-R/MD/VCR/LD Player Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the memo receiver the commands (see p.55-59). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. 9 Number Buttons Used to directly access tracks on a program SOURCE...

  • Page 61: Cassette Deck Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the memo receiver the commands (see p.55-59). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck between STANDBY and ON (not SOURCE...

  • Page 62: Dvd/Dvr Player Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components DVD/DVR Player Controls This remote control can control this component after entering the proper codes or teaching the re- memo ceiver the commands (see p.55-59). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Hold down for fast reverse playback.

  • Page 63: Dtv Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components DTV Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (see p.55-59). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. SOURCE Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.

  • Page 64: Cable Tv/Sattelite Tv/Tv Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the memo receiver the commands (see p.55-59). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. SOURCE Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.

  • Page 65: Using Other Functions

    Using Other Functions Function Rename Use the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the functions, like DVD/LD, CD, etc., in the display. You might want to do this in order to personalize the display on the receiver or if your components are different than the names preset in the receiver (for example if you connect a video camera to the VIDEO jacks on the front of the receiver).
  • Page 66 Using Other Functions 7 Press the MULTI JOG dial (press ENTER). That character appears on the screen and the cursor automati- cally moves to the next space. RETURN SETUP After ten characters have been entered, the character input mode is exited. 8 Repeat steps 4 to 7, spell out the function MULTI JOG name you want to rename.

  • Page 67: Recording From Audio Components

    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.

  • Page 68: Recording From Digital Audio Components

    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).

  • Page 69: Direct Function

    Using Other Functions Direct Function The direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in a different function. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player.

  • Page 70: Video Select

    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.42. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button.

  • Page 71: Techno Tidbits & Problem-Solving

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Laser disc format Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround Laser discs are now available on the market in large system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. numbers.

  • Page 72: Thx

    Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the comfort and convenience of your home.

  • Page 73: Preset Code List

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code List r a l l l A i t c y t i i t a s t i t i j i l i t l a l l e & l l e i g i l a t h t i...
  • Page 74 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving s i l c i t c i t i s i a t i t c i r k i t l a s t i t l u e t i e t i n i t h t i l l e...
  • Page 75 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving i t n c i f s i l c i t l e t t c i h t i o f i h t i l a r t c i l a r l l e l i b s t i...
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  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    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. Symptom...
  • Page 79 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from surround or • Speaker settings are incorrect. • See “Speaker Setting” on p.31-32 to center speakers. check the speaker settings. • The rear and/or center levels are • See “Channel Level” p.34-35 to check turned down.
  • Page 80 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy You can't get DIGITAL to come • Either the digital connections or the • Make sure the digintal connections up when using the SIGNAL DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are and the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices SELECT button.

  • Page 81: Specifications

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section FM Tuner Section Frequency Range ......87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Continuous average power output of Usable Sensitivity ..Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω) 80 watts* per channel, min., at 8 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ......

  • Page 82: Power Cord Caution

    Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 84 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

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