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Pioneer VSX-909RDS Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-909RDS VSX-909RDS-G Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Power Cord Caution

    Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to B.S. 1362 should be used. fitted. [For European model] Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions If the socket outlets on the associated equipment so you will know how to operate your model prop- are not suitable for the plug supplied with the erly.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

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

  • Page 4: Speaker Connections

    Quick Start Guide 2 2 2 2 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers.

  • Page 5: Digital Input Assignment

    Quick Start Guide 4 4 4 4 4 Digital Input Assignment This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p.III Î 1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP. SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER...

  • Page 6: Playing A Dvd With Surround Sound

    Quick Start Guide 5 5 5 5 5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Set the remote control slide switch to USE. Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER 1 Turn on the receiver, your TV, and the DVD player. MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Loading the batteries ..........9 DUAL MONO Setting ..........54 Operating range of remote control unit ....10 Using the Tuner ........55 Operating other PIONEER components ....10 Installing the Receiver ..........11 Automatic and Manual Tuning ........ 55 Ventilation ............. 11 MPX mode .............
  • Page 8 Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G 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: Before You Start

    Remote control unit batteries x 2 • Operating Instructions How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G Audio/ OPERATION Video Multi-Channel Receiver. To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic This manual is divided into three main sections which Playback“...

  • Page 10: Operating Range Of Remote Control Unit

    Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver’s remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other components via the CONTROL OUT terminal.

  • Page 11: Installing The Receiver

    Before You Start Installing the Receiver Ventilation • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at the top, 10 cm at the rear, and 30 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing malfunctions.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting Your Equipment Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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 (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks.

  • Page 13: Digital Connections

    Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver).

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

    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-909RDS/909RDS-G default...

  • Page 15: Video Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, 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 16: Satellite Tv Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Satellite TV Components Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either component video, 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 component video, 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. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.

  • 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. AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AUDIO...

  • Page 19: Speakers

    In order to be able to use these channels you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to an external amplifier and then connect that to the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G, as shown in the diagram below. If you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the receiver.

  • Page 20: Speaker Impedance

    Connecting Your Equipment Speaker impedance You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system. We recommend, however, using speakers with an impedance of 8 -16 (the default setting). If you are using 6 less than 8 impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.

  • Page 21: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    L (SINGLE) terminal only. We suggest using a Pioneer M-10X, A-509R amplifier as your additional amp. Plugging In (Except for the U.K. model) Up to three components can be powered from this receiver. Two of the outlets are switched, which means that power is switched on and off with the receiver.

  • Page 22: Displays & Controls

    Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 3 4 5 SIGNAL LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT STEREO VOLUME PRO LOGIC SELECT OVER ANALOG SP DIGITAL DIGITAL RF ATT MONO STEREO AC-3RF TUNED AMFM TAPE 2 AUTO MPEG AC-3DTS MPEG 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 4 Speaker indicators...
  • Page 23 Displays & Controls 13 TAPE 2 indicator Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on. 14 Character display Displays sound modes, general information. 15 Tuner indicators MONO: Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. STEREO: Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is received in the auto stereo mode.

  • Page 24: Remote Control

    CHANNEL SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings will also be turned off (see p.80).
  • Page 25 Displays & Controls 5(+)/∞(–)/2/3/ENTER buttons 7 MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to raise or lower the volume of the Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV receiver. screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, 8 INPUT ATT button (when USE mode is and other set up features see p.29–41).

  • Page 26: Front Panel

    Displays & Controls Front Panel All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER INPUT STANDBY/ON SELECTOR STEREO/ STANDBY MODE MODE DIRECT /DTS/MPEG...
  • Page 27 Use to hook up an external component that can Use to adjust the brightness of the main decode other types of signals and input them display. into the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G. 10 INPUT SELECTOR dial 4 TONE buttons Turn to select a source component.
  • Page 28 Displays & Controls 16 TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.55-63) CLASS button – Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes. RF ATT button – Press to turn the RF attenua- tor on when receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion. Normally, set the RF attenuator to off.

  • Page 29: Initial Set Up

    Initial Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them will not allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit.

  • Page 30: Setting Up For Surround Sound

    Initial Set Up Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure 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 or add new speakers, etc.).
  • Page 31 Initial Set Up Channel Delay (See p.35) Set up all your speakers for the most realistic surround sound. Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound separation and is particularly important for achieving a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay.

  • Page 32: Digital-In Select

    Initial Set Up 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 1-5 settings with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with what is connected to each digital jack.

  • Page 33: Speaker Setting

    Initial Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 buttons to make a selection from the on-screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information. If continuing from the previous page go to step 1.

  • Page 34: Setup Menu

    Initial Set Up CENTER (default setting is LARGE) Î SETUP • Select LARGE if your speaker will reproduce bass frequen- S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION cies effectively. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 • Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT...

  • Page 35: Channel Delay

    Initial Set Up 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 36: Channel Level

    Initial Set Up 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.30) first. 1 Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be selected).
  • Page 37 Initial Set Up 4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER speaker when seated in your main listening MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION position. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1...

  • Page 38: Crossover Network

    Initial Set Up 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 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 39: Bass Peak Level

    Initial Set Up Bass Peak Level The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG 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 40: Dynamic Range Control

    Initial Set Up Dynamic Range Control 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 41: Multi Channel In Setting

    Initial Set Up Multi Channel In Setting If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS, in which case only the main volume can be controlled, or to ADJUST, which means the levels can be reduced in volume.

  • Page 42: Basic Playback

    Basic Playback Sound Modes The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control. 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).

  • Page 43: Thx Cinema

    Basic Playback HOME THX CINEMA mode THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers.

  • Page 44: 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. If you have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.33-34) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver.

  • Page 45: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). 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”...

  • Page 46: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital, Dts Or Mpeg

    Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital,DTS or MPEG sound sources with the VSX- 909RDS/909RDS-G.

  • Page 47: Playing Stereo Sources

    Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Playing Stereo Sources The following instructions show you how to use the receiver for stereo audio or audio-visual. If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display, it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on.

  • Page 48: 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, digital and 2 RF 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, DTS or MPEG surround sound but it would have to be on ANALOG to record to the analog out jacks on the receiver.

  • Page 49: 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 and MULTI CH IN. 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE. Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI...

  • Page 50: 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 51: 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 and SURROUND BACK speakers.

  • Page 52: 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 IN playback follow the instructions below. Î 1 Put the remote control slide switch SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER...

  • Page 53: 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. 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE. Î 2 Use the STEREO/DIRECT button to alternate SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER...

  • Page 54: 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 55: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). 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.

  • Page 56: 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. Î 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE. SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION 2 Press the TUNER button. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1...

  • Page 57: 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 and RF ATT).

  • Page 58: Recalling Memorized Stations

    Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE. Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM 2 Press the TUNER button. OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT...

  • Page 59: Memorizing A Broadcast Station Name (Manual Station Name Memory)

    Using the Tuner Memorizing a broadcast station name (Manual Station Name Memory) • You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset broadcast station (see pages 57). memo • The memorized name takes priority over PS data. 1 Select the TUNER function.

  • Page 60: An Introduction To Rds & Eon

    30 such program types, including various genres of music, news, sport, talk shows, financial information, and so on. The VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G receiver lets you display three different kinds of RDS information: Radio Text, Program Service Name, and Program Type.

  • Page 61: Basics Of Eon

    Using the Tuner Basics of EON EON (Enhanced Other Network information) EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency automatically when a program featuring traffic information or news is being broadcast. It cannot be used in areas that EON information is not transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data.

  • Page 62: Rds (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception

    Using the Tuner RDS (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception Displaying RDS data One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can search for any of the program types listed on page 60—this covers all kinds of music, as well as news, weather forecasts, sports programs, and a variety of others.

  • Page 63: Searching For A Program By Program Type (Pty)

    Using the Tuner Searching for a program by program type (PTY) 1 Tune into an FM station. Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on p.55 and 56. 2 Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to select the PTY search mode. * When it is set to OFF, the SIGNAL STEREO...

  • Page 64: Using Eon Search

    Using the Tuner Using EON search Refer to p.60 for more information about EON. 1 Tune into an EON FM station. Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on p.55 and 56. • Even if the EON mode is off, when an FM station is broadcast- ing a news of traffic information program, the EON indicator lights in the display to inform you that the currently tuned station carries the EON data service.

  • Page 65: Remote Control Of Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_). Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so.
  • Page 66 STATION ¡ ¢ CHANNEL Preset Recall 1Select function 2Select products [5∞23] 3Input ID CODE 2 [TAPE ] 3 Page 22/22 5 [PIONEER ] ∞ DISC [ 800 825 RF ATT DISPLAY EXIT = Remote Setup TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME –...

  • Page 67: Learning Commands From Other Remote Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components Learning Commands from Other Remote Controls If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes.
  • Page 68 Remote Control of Other Components 5 Press the button to be programmed. Î SETUP The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily. S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION • The TV POWER, TV FUNC and TV VOL +/– buttons are only DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 available for learning when programming TV CONTROL...

  • Page 69: Using The Remote Control With Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Using the Remote Control with Other Components DVD or LD Player Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your DVD or LD player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 70 Remote Control of Other Components VCR & DVD Recorder Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR or DVD video recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 71 Remote Control of Other Components CD & CD-R Player Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD player or CD-R's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 72 Remote Control of Other Components MD Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 73 Remote Control of Other Components STB (satellite tuner) Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite tuner's (or cable TV's) preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 74 Remote Control of Other Components TV Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...

  • Page 75: Cassette Deck Operations

    Remote Control of Other Components Cassette Deck Operations You can use this remote control to control most cassette decks, though with some models the functions may differ. • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a cassette deck's preset code , but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...

  • Page 76: Using Other Functions

    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 77: 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 78: Multi Operations

    Up to five more commands can be programmed into a Multi Operation, such as changing the sound mode of the receiver and starting playback of the source. Important: For Multi Operations to work with other non-Pioneer components, you must first setup the remote to control those other components—see pages 65-68 for more on this.

  • Page 79: Performing Multi Operations

    /DTS/MPEG LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD DVD player (if it is not a PIONEER product). 3 Press the DVD/LD button then 3 (play) to start playing the DVD player. 4 Press the ADVANCED button to put the receiver in that sound AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT mode.

  • Page 80: System Off

    For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode.

  • Page 81: Using The System Off Button

    This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings (see above) as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into SYSTEM OFF. If you use this feature when a DVD is playing, the player will stop the play mode before switching off.

  • Page 82: Remote Back Light

    Using Other Functions Remote Back Light When you press any button on the remote all the buttons light for a few seconds. You can change the strength of this light here. The default backlighting mode is Mid, Max is the strongest. Mid is slightly weaker. There's also the option to switch off backlighting altogether.

  • Page 83: Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands

    Using Other Functions Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands 1 Set the remote control slide switch to Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM SETUP. OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL 2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND...

  • Page 84: 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.45-46. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button.

  • Page 85: Techno Tidbits & Problem-Solving

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records Laser disc format 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 86 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 87 Warning about DTS test mode The receiver has a mode for PIONEER repairmen to test the DTS sound quality. You will never need to access this mode. Rather, you should be careful NOT to put the receiver in this mode because doing so will erase all your setup parameters like speaker settings, delay settings, channel settings, etc.

  • Page 88: Preset Code List

    DAEWOO 448, 452 PANASONIC DANSAI DE GRAAF SAMSUNG DECCA 414,441 SHARP DUAL AKAI DUMONT 444, 414, 441 ELCATECH PIONEER 000, 008 FIDELITY FINLANDIA 444, 414 DENON FINLUX 406, 444, 414, 441 HITACHI FIRSTLINE 405, 409, 411, 424, PHILIPS RADIOLA FISHER...
  • Page 89 PANASONIC THORN 444, 417 PHILIPS 336, 322 UNIVERSUM 442, 411, 414, 441, QUAD QUASER YAMISHI ROADSTAR YOKAN ROTEL YOKO SABA PIONEER 400, 443, 407, 414 SANYO SHARP PIONEER SONY 329, 316 Recorder TECHNICS 304, 333 TAPE AKAI TELEFUNKEN ARCAM THOMSON...
  • Page 90 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Device Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Code THOMSON 636, 651, 652 FORMENTI 632, 607, 642 FERGUSON 607, 636, 651 FRONTECH 631, 642, 646 NOKIA 632, 642, 652 FRONTECH/ MITSUBISHI 631, 609 PROTECH SCHNEIDER 607, 641, 647 FUJITSU GOLDSTAR 607, 650 FUNAI...
  • Page 91 632, 642, 649 SAISHO 639, 644, 646 WHITE SALORA 631, 632, 642, 643 WESTINGHOUSE SAMBERS YOKO 607, 642, 646 607, 634 PIONEER 672, 631, 632, 607, SCHAUB 636, 642, 651 LORENZ SONY 642, 646 KENWOOD 632, 640, 649 SHARP SELECO...

  • Page 92: 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 93 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from surround or • Speaker settings are incorrect. • See “SPEAKER SETTING” on p.33-34 center speakers. to check the speaker settings. • The rear and/or center levels are • See “CHANNEL LEVEL” p.36-37 to turned down.
  • Page 94 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy You can't get DIGITAL to come • Either the digital connections or the • Make sure the digital connections and up when using the SIGNAL DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are SELECT button.

  • Page 95: Specifications

    Specifications Amplifier Section FM Tuner Section Frequency Range ......87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE) Usable Sensitivity ..Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 ) FRONT ..110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8 ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity .......
  • Page 96 Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo 1009 3er Piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 <00E00ZF0P00>...

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