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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTICHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSA-E03 Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: Maintenance Of External Surfaces
• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or corrode the surfaces. your dealer for a replacement. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introductory Information ............5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ............5 How to Use This Manual ................5 Preparing the Remote Control ..............5 When Making Cable Connections ............. 6 Connections ................. 7 Audio Components Connections .............. 7 Video Components Connections .............. -
Page 4: Channel Input
Features Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 5: Introductory Information
Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following accessories with the amplifier. Remote control unit “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into two main sections : The following marks and symbols are used throughout this manual: SET UP... -
Page 6: When Making Cable Connections
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the front panel of this unit to operate. The remote control the amplifier’s remote control at the remote sensor on unit will operate the amplifier for up to a distance of 7 the front panel of the amplifier. -
Page 7: Connections
Connections 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 audio components as shown below. Refer to “Digital Connections” on page 9 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player. -
Page 8: Video Components Connections
Connections Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the amplifier should be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your video components as shown below. Also, refer to “Digital Connections” on page 9 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player. •... -
Page 9: Digital Connections
Connections Digital Connections Digital components can be connected as shown below. You can select up to three of the following be assigned to the digital inputs on this unit: VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE. To assign the digital inputs, refer to “Setting Up for Surround Sound”... -
Page 10: Dvd 5.1 Channel Connection
Connections 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 31 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods. Connections can be made from a DVD player, or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit. -
Page 11: Speakers
Connections Speakers • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. • The front speaker B terminal is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, or Dolby Surround mode). • When you use the speaker on your TV as a center speaker, please connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. -
Page 12: Connecting Additional Amplifiers
Do not make simultaneous connections to both the CENTER PREOUT jack and the CENTER SPEAKER memo terminals. (i.e. 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 Powered projection TV sub woofer... -
Page 13: Speaker Placement
Connections 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 Front Front Center Left Right Surround Surround Left Right Listening Position... -
Page 14: Preparations
Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Surround mode. - Page 15 Preparations 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 “ ”...
- Page 16 Preparations SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. • Initial setting is “ON”. memo • Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the “ON” position. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG...
- Page 17 Preparations 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”. memo • If the SUB WOOFER is set to “OFF” in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set.
- Page 18 Preparations 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 dynamic range.
- Page 19 Preparations Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) • Sound from the SUB WOOFER seems quiet. memo • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . •...
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Page 20: Setting Up The Remote Control
TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the “Preset Code List” on page 44, simply recall the corresponding preset code. This remote control is factory set with the codes used to operate PIONEER components. If you want to change the preset codes to operate components made by other manufacturers, follow the procedure outlined below. -
Page 21: Clearing The Remote Control Settings
Preparations 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 memo manufacturer code to “000” in the preset mode. • AMP button cannot be preset. -
Page 22: Names Of Parts And Basic Operations
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS SELECT ANALOG PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DIGITAL AC-3 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 0 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to the current component (refer to “Front Panel”, =, “Front Panel”, 5, SPEAKERS (A/B) on page 24). -
Page 23: Remote Control
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control 6 MULTI CONTROL buttons These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the amplifier. Use these buttons to select the remote operation mode. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions. -
Page 24: Front Panel
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 9 0 - = ~ ! N∫z¿x?≤ AUDIO/VIDEO MUL TI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MASTER V OLUME ST ANDBY MODE ST ANDBY/ON CHANNEL CHANNEL SIGNAL – LEVEL SELECT SELECT MIDNIGHT – DO WN SPEAKERS B ASS TREBLE VIDEO INPUT –... - Page 25 Names of Parts and Basic Operations ! MIDNIGHT button Press to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. The effect is automatically adjusted according to the volume level. @ MASTER VOLUME After turning on the desired component, rotate to adjust the volume.
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Page 26: Sound Modes
Sound Modes This amplifier incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of program sources. Surround modes (Dolby) Surround mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software. Decoding switches automatically according to the input signal, so all you have to do is enjoy! You can identify Dolby Digital software by the marks. -
Page 27: Switching Analog/Digital Signal Input
Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input The input of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 18) can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. Press AMP. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can skip this step when using the controls on the amplifier.) ENTER –... -
Page 28: Playback
Sound Modes Playback Turn on the power of the playback component. Press AMP to turn on the amplifier. ENTER STANDBY indicator Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on – the front panel. CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL Press FUNCTION to select the source you want to DVD/LD TV/SAT playback. -
Page 29: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital
Sound Modes Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to “Playback” on page 28.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. ENTER 2 Press AMP to turn on the amplifier. –... -
Page 30: Selecting A Sound Mode
Sound Modes 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 14) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Surround mode. -
Page 31: Listening In Midnight Listening Mode
Sound Modes 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 Each press switches the input: DVD/LD j DVD 5.1ch SIGNAL SIGNAL SELECT SELECT ANALOG... -
Page 32: Ajusting Bass And Treble (Tone Control)
Sound Modes 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 –/+ SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG... -
Page 33: Other Operations
Other Operations 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 jacks. The amplifier’s volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no memo effect on the recorded signal. -
Page 34: Recording From Video Components
Other Operations Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR jacks. The amplifier’s volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no memo effect on the recorded signal. -
Page 35: Remote Controlling Other Components
30 seconds returns the remote control to its former condition. Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is stopped may open the disc tray.) *With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can be performed without pressing DVD/LD. - Page 36 Other Operations SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations • The following operations are available from the amplifier’s remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner memo preset code (refer to “Setting Up the Remote Control” on page 20). • Before performing these operations, press the TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the TV/SAT operation mode.
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Page 37: Cd Player Operations
For example, to select track 34, press : +10 = +10 = +10 = 4 TUNER operation Only PIONEER products can be operated. memo Set the input source to TUNER, and operate as desired using the following buttons. Press to switch the tuner on or off. - Page 38 8 +10 Use when selecting track numbers higher than 10 or 100. For example (in case of MJ-D707 (PIONEER)), 1) To select track 15, press : +10 = 1 = 5 2) To select track 115, press :...
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Page 39: Cassette Deck Operations
Other Operations Cassette deck operations Before performing these operations, press the MD/TAPE (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to memo 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. ENTER –... -
Page 40: Vcr Operations
Other Operations VCR operations Before performing these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the memo remote to the VCR operation mode. Press to switch the VCR 1 or VCR 2 on or off (not possible with all models). -
Page 41: Background Control Of Other Components
Other Operations 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. For example: Press FUNCTION to select the CD player, then press the CD button, and start playing a CD. -
Page 42: Additional Information
Additional Information Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system used, the lower the sound quality. With AC-3, drop in (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. -
Page 43: 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 44: Preset Code List
TOSHIBA DE GRAAF DECCA SONY 414,419 DUAL PANASONIC DUMONT 410,414,419 SAMSUNG ELCATECH SHARP FIDELITY FINLANDIA AKAI 410,414 FINLUX 406,410,414,419 FIRSTLINE PIONEER 000, 003 405,409,411,424,425 SONY 101,103 FISHER DENON FRONTECH FUNAI HITACHI PHILIPS GENERAL RADIOLA TELEFUNKEN GOLDSTAR PIONEER GOODMANS 411,418,419,423,425 GRAETZ... - Page 45 MITSUBISHI TELEFUNKEN 417,420,422,428 TENOSAL NAIM TENSAI ONKYO 410,417 THORN PANASONIC 401,411,414,419,427 UNIVERSUM PHILIPS 312,322 YAMISHI QUAD YOKAN QUASER YOKO ROADSTAR PIONEER 400,404,407,414 ROTEL TAPE AKAI SABA ARCAM SANYO 810,821 DENON SHARP FISHER SONY 301,316 GRUNDIG TECHNICS 304,306 TELEFUNKEN KENWOOD 804,807,816...
- Page 46 Additional Information Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Code Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Code THOMSON 612,630,631 FIRSTLINE 617,623 FERGUSON 607,612,630 FISHER 603,611,615,624 FORMENTI 603,607,620 NOKIA 603,620,631 FRONTECH 601,620,625 MITSUBISHI 601,609 FRONTECH/ SCHNEIDER 607,619,626 PROTECH GOLDSTAR 607,629 FUJITSU BLAUPUNKT FUNAI 617,625 NORDMENDE 603,612,630,631 603,620 RADIOLA 607,610,627 603,623 GELOSO...
- Page 47 REDIFFUSION 603,620 601,625 WALTHAM ROADSTAR 619,623,625 WATSON SAISHO 616,623,625 WATT RADIO 603,620,628 SALORA 601,603,620,621 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE SAMBERS YOKO 607,620,625 607,610 PIONEER SCHAUB 600,601,603,607,612,620,630 LORENZ SONY 620,625 KENWOOD 603,617,628 SHARP SELECO 601,620 TEAC SIAREM 603,628 ONKYO SINUDYNE 603,616,617,628 DENON SKANTIC PIONEER...
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Page 48: Specifications
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 Num 1009 3er piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle, Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 Printed in <ARB7212-A>...