Pioneer VSA-1000 User manual

Operating
Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how
to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power
outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit
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WARNING: To PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
{For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and
keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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LINE VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Only multi voltage models are provided with these switches, U.S.,
Canadian, U.K., Australian and Europe models are not provided with
them.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use
this model set to 110 V in Saudi Arabia.
You will find the line.voltage selector switches on the rear panel. Before
your model is shipped from the factory, the switches are set to the
power requirements of the destination. Nevertheless, you should check
that they are set properly before plugging the power cord into the wall
outlet. lf the voltage requirements differ, adjust the selector switches
as follows. Before adjusting, disconnect the power cord.
1. Provide yourself with a medium size screwdriver.
2. Changing the position of switch A, B.
Insert the screwdriver into the slot on the voltage selector and adjust
so that the tip of the slot points to the voltage value of your area.
Changing the position of switch A, B.
Set it to the power voltage of your area.
NOTE:
Both switches A and B must be in the same voltage.
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IMPORTANT 1
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equi-
lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons
IMPORTANT 2
lf the apparatus is fitted with AC mains power out-
let(s), see REAR PANEL FACILITIES for convenient
connection of additional Hi-Fi component(s). Make
all connections to the AC outlet(s) and the signal
terminals first. Connect the piug to the wall socket
last, make sure that the power switch is off. Discon-
nect the wall plug when the equipment is not in
(regular) use, e.g. when on vacation
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instructions
should be retained for future reference
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use in-
structions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE -- The appliance should not
be used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION - The appliance should be installed in a
stable location.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -- The appliance
should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, ar simi-
lar surface that may block the ventilation open
ings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as
a bookcase or Cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat
POWER SOURCES — The appliance should be con
nected to @ power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains tead are coloured in accor-
dance with the following code
Blue Neutral
Brown: Live
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ~— Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
shouid be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
Objects have falien, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance: or
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the oper-
ating instructions. For all other servicing, contact
the nearest Pioneer authorized service center.
POWER LINES
o SERVICE
ENTRANCE
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
Operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
marking identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to
the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured red.
Equipment sold in the U.K. is not supplied with
@ power plug.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges.
In the U.S.A, section 810 of the National Electri-
cal Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Fig. A.
CART — An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
Ws wath
al
a) Use No.10 AWG (5.3 mm") cop-
per, No.8 AWG (8.4 mm’) alumi-
num, No.17 AWG (1.0 mm’)
copper-clad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire.
b) Secure antenna lead-in and
ground wires to house with stand-
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance
POLARIZATION — if your purchased product is provid-
ed with a polarized power plug, please read the fol-
lowing instructions. This product is equipped with
a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug hav-
ing one blade wider than the other}. This plug will
CONDUCTORS ~ STAND. OFF
INSULATORS b
off insulators spaced from 4 feet
{1.22 meters) to 6 feet (1.83
2 meters) apart.
aaa c) Mount antenna discharge unit as
WIRE closely as possible to where lead-
in enters house.
TO EXTERNAL 3) Use jumper wire not smaller than
ANTENNA. No.6 AWG (13.3 mm’) copper, or
TERMINALS OF 2
PRODUCT the equivalent, when a separate
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a prea ANTENNA antenna-grounding electrode is
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug GROUND * DISCHARGE useg t
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the — SERVICE ENTRANCE CLAMPS UNIT c See NEC Section 810-21 (j).
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician EQUIPMENT GROUND
to repiace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the a WIRE a.b
safety purpase of the polarized plug. Gaui
CLEANING — The appliance should be cleaned only POWER SERVICE
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
~— CLAMPS
clean
with
furniture
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benzine,
insecticides
or
(e.g.
interior
metal
water
pipe)
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FEATURES
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BUILT-IN
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
CIRCUIT
AND
5
POWER
AMPLIFIER
MODES.
Enjoy
the
presence
and
the
expansive
effect
of
surround
playback.
Four
different
surround
effect
and
3-step
delay
times
are
available.
°
TOTAL
OF
290
W
HIGH
OUTPUT
POWER
(FTC)
[POWER
IN]
Surround
mode:
100
W
+
100
W
(front)
20
Hz
—
20
kHz,
0.005
%
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30
W
+
30
W
(rear)
20
Hz
~
20
kHz,
0.08
%
**89
30
W
(center)
20
Hz
—
20
kHz,
0.08
%
**8Q
**Measured
by
Audio
Spectrum
Analyzer.
AV
PROGRAMMABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
With
the
attached
remote
control
unit
you
can
operate
any
Pioneer
audio
or
video
component
bearing
the
Sal
mark.
And
with
additional
learning
functions
a
whole
AV
surround
system
including
TV
and
VCR
from
other
makers
can
be
controlled.
(Some
makers’
remote
control
systems,
however,
are
not
suitable
for
programming.)
NOTE:
The
keys
of
this
remote
control
unit
can’t
operate
equipment
that
does
not
possess
the
corresponding
functions
or
does
not
have
remote
control
capability.
*
VCR
1
RECORDING
SELECTOR
FUNCTION
You
can
record
on
VCR
1
from
VCR2,
VCR
3,
VDP,
VIDEO
1
or
VIDEO
2,
regardless
of
other
functions.
¢ S JACKS
There
are
S
(separate)
video
jacks
for
VCR
1,
2
(input,
output),
VDP
(input) and VIDEO OUT (output).
BEFORE
USING
THE
UNIT
¢ PLENTIFUL AV INPUTS
Audio:
TAPE
1/DAT
1,
TAPE
2/DAT
2
(MONITOR),
LINE,
CD,
TUNER,
PHONO
Video:
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
VCR
3,
VDP,
TV,
VIDEO
1,
VIDEO
2,
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
® VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR
As
audio
and
video
sources
can
be
freely
combined,
you
can
make
your
original BGV easily.
¢
MUTUAL
COPYING
IS
POSSIBLE
BETWEEN
VIDEO
CASSETTE
RECORDERS
(VCR)
Copying
can
be
carried
out
freely
between
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
and
VCR
3.
(Copying
can
be
performed
between
VCR
1
and
VCR
2
using
the
S-VIDEO
connectors)
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Up to 5 BASS and TREBLE settings can be preset.
¢
90/60/30-MINUTE
SLEEP
TIMER
FUNCTION
Remaining
time
is
displayed
during
the
sleep
opeartion.
® SOUND FIELD MEMORY FUNCTION
Surround
mode,
Balance,
Delay
time,
and
Acoustic
memory
are
among
the
5
presets
possible
with
this
function.
* SUPERIMPOSE FUNCTION
The
present
operational
condition
is
indicated
with
letters
on
the
TV
screen.
A
blue
background
is
displayed
when
no
video
signal
is
input.
(A
gray
background
is
displayed
if
an
S-VIDEO
connector
is
used
when
there
is
no
video
signal
input.)
* MULTI-ROOM REMOTE JACK
The
optional
MR-100
Multi-room
remote
control
unit
can
be
connected
to the Multi-room remote IN jack.
e Accessories.
* Remote control unit...1
* LRO3 (AM-4) alkaline dry cell battery...4
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SURROUND EFFECT
This unit has a built in surround processor for adding presence and an
expansive effect to the sound.
¢ STUDIO
Select this position to enjoy the effect of listening to music in a recording
studio.
The source sound is output as is through the front speakers, with
reverberation output through the rear speakers.
The center sound is positioned right between the front speakers. This
is particularly suitable for a sound source that has a lot of reverberation.
L Front L
R Front R
Rear L
L—R Rear R
e STADIUM:
Select this position when watching sports programs such as baseball
games, football games etc., for a stadium-like effect.
This position is perfect for an even more expansive effect than that
produced by STUDIO.
Front L
R ] Front R
Delay -- Rear L
Rear R
L—R
¢ SIMULATED SURROUND:
Use this mode for monaural sources. You will obtain an expansive
sound, with outstanding presence.
Can also be used with stereo sources.
L. Front L
R Front R
Rear L
+ Delay
L+R Rear R
NOTE:
Only SIMULATED SURROUND operates with a monaural source. In
other modes, no sound will be output from the rear speakers.
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¢ DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
Choose this setting for movies and music (especially Video Discs and
video tapes bearing the [}{j [DOLBY SURROUND] mark) playback.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND continuously detects the size and
direction of the dominant signal and cancels undesirable crosstalk,
thereby providing signal emphasis. This results in more effective channe!
separation for a more powerful surround effect.
When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, a delay time setting of
20 ms is commonly used. Use a different setting if you prefer.
L —— Dolby Front L
PRO
R ——~ LOGIC Front R
decoder Center
Rear L
Dolby B
Del
Sally
i—- Rear R
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is equipped with the following 3
positions for the CENTER MODE. There is also an OFF position for INPUT
BALANCE ADJUSTMENT.
© OFF
Be sure to set to this position when adjusting input balance (Adjustment
is impossible in any other position.)
When using a center speaker:
e NORMAL
Low range frequencies, which have little effect on directionality and
positioning, are routed to the left and right front speakers. So you can
use a relatively small size speaker as the center speaker.
° WIDE
If you use a large size center speaker, choose this setting. The full
frequency range of the PRO LOGIC center speaker, from low to high,
is routed to the center speaker.
When not using a center speaker:
¢ PHANTOM
The signal which would have been sent to the center speaker is divided
equally between the left and right front speakers.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792 and
3,959,590; CANADA numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877.
“Dolby’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufacturé sous licence de Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. En outre, sous license d‘un ou plusiers des brevets
suivants: numéros américains 3,632,886, 3,746,792 et
3,959,590; numéros canadiens 1,004,603 et 1,037,877. Le
terme ‘‘Dolby’’ et le symbole Double-D sont des marques dépsoées |
de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

SURROUND EFFECT
SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
To get the best effect out of the surround system, place the speakers
as shown below.
A typical surround speaker arrangement
CENTER SPEAKER
Listening area
When DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is used without a center
speaker, set the CENTER MODE switch to the PHANTOM position.
With DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, monaural source sound will be
heard only from the center channel at settings other than the PHANTOM
position.
NOTE: ;
* To avoid interference with the picture on a nearby TV set, use
magnetically shielded speaker systems. This is particularly important
for the center speaker since it is usually located closest to the TV.
© Position the left and right channel speakers at equal distances from
the TV set.
* Position the center speaker above, below, or behind the TV set. Sound
may not appear to coincide with the picture if you position it next to
the TV set.
¢ Surround speakers are best positioned to set slightly above ear level.
DOLBY SURROUND LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
PROCEDURE
For correct SURROUND reproduction, be sure to perform this
adjustment.
1. Use SURROUND MODE switch to select DOLBY PRO LOGIC
SURROUND.
2. Use SPEAKER switches to turn on front, rear and center speakers.
3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME to a suitable listening level.
4. Select a monaural source {such as AM radio) or Dialogue portions
of movies.
5. Press BALANCE L and R switches together.
6. Press CENTER LEVEL + and - switches together.
7. Press REAR LEVEL + and - switches together.
8. Select the CENTER MODE switch to the OFF position.
9. Adjust rear panel INPUT BALANCE knob to the position that gives
minimum volume from the front and rear speakers.
10. Select CENTER MODE (NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM) setting.
11. Turn on TEST TONE switch.
12. Adjust so that volume is the same from each speakers. Use
BALANCE L and R switches, REAR LEVEL + and - switches, and
CENTER LEVEL switches.
13. Turn off TEST TONE switch when finished.
14.Use AUDIO INPUT SELECTOR or VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR to
select your desired source.
15. Adjust the desired sound fevel by the MASTER VOLUME.
NOTE:
* Set in the range of 12 to 15 by remote control operation from the
listening/viewing position.
© The TEST TONE turns off if you operate the [NPUT SELECTOR.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@) POWER STANDBY/ON switch/indicator
®
When
the
power
cord
is
connected
to
a
wall
socket,
the
power
will
remain
on
even
when
the
POWER
switch
is
turned
off.
The
unit
is
in
the
standby
mode.
¢
The
indicator
lights
when
the
unit
is
in
the
standby
mode.
°
The
accessory
remote
control
unit
can
also
be
used
to
turn
the
amplifier
on
or
standby
(STANDBY
function).
¢
When
not
using
the
unit
for
a
long
period,
disconnect
the
power
cord.
(2) SPEAKER switches/indicators
ON/OFF
switches
for
the
speaker
systems.
An
indicator
lights
when
any
of
these
switches
is
set
to
ON.
FRONT A, B:
Switches and indicates for the front speaker systems A, B.
REAR:
Switches and indicates for the rear speaker systems.
CENTER:
Switches
and
indicates
for
the
front
center
channel
speaker
system.
@) BASS control switches
Use to adjust the low-frequency level. Press the + switch to increase
low-frequency level, and the — switch to decrease it.
When
both
sides
(+,
—)
of
the
BASS
control
are
pressed
simultaneously,
the
base
response
will
be
set
to
the
flat
(normal)
condition.
(4) TREBLE control switches
Use to adjust the high-frequency level. Press the + switch to increase
high-frequency level, and the — switch to decrease it.
When both sides (+, —) of the TREBLE control are pressed
simultaneously, the treble response will be set to the flat (normal)
condition.
(8)
ACOUSTIC
switches
(MEMORY,
SELECT)
Five types of tone (bass and treble) control settings can be preset.
MEMORY: ;
Press this switch to store in memory.
SELECT:
Tone setting changes as follows when pressing this switch repeatedly:
Dee eee -» Memory A
Memory E~ Memory D~t-Memory C~~ Memory 5
FLAT:
Flat tone characteristics.
LOUDNESS:
Low and high frequencies are emphasized. Use this setting to
obtain a full-bodied sound when listening.
Presetting the acoustic memory
1. Adjust the sound quality as desired using the BASS and TREBLE
control switches.
2. Press the MEMORY switch.
3.
Press
the
SELECT
switch
and
select
the
sign
to
which
you
wish
to assign the setting (A — E) while the indicator flashes.
¢ When the indicator lights after flashing, it indicates that the
command has been stored in memory. If you don’t select memory
positions {A — E) while the ACOUSTIC indicator is flashing,
nothing will be stored in memory.
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e In this way, the desired tone will be preset in one of the five
acoustic memory positions. To preset four other desired tone
settings, perform the same operations.
© To recall the memorized tone settings, press the SELECT switch
to select the desired memory position.
NOTE:
e Even if the power switch is in the STANDBY position, provided the
power cord is plugged into an AC wail socket, memory will not be
erased. Even if the power cord /s disconnected, memory will remain
for about 2 weeks.
° /f the memory is erased, program the presets once more.
(6) REMOTE SENSOR window
@) Display section
@) This lights when the front and rear balance and the rear and center
volume levels are being adjusted.
During volume adjustment (8) and (€) display the level, and during
balance adjustment ‘B) displays the balance.
@) This gives alphanumeric display of the component selected by the
INPUT SELECTOR.
When adjusting front and rear balance and volume or center volume,
this displays balance and volume level.
It also gives alphanumeric display of SLEEP when the sleep timer is
operating, and alphanumeric display of TEST when the DOLBY PRO
LOGIC SURROUND tone is ON.
©) This lights when the VIDEO ADAPTOR switch is ON.
(D) This lights when the TAPE 2/DAT 2 monitor is ON.
(E) Displays the SOUND FIELD MEMORY selection.
During center or rear volume level adjustment, the volume level is
displayed.
The time remaining when the SLEEP TIMER is operating is also
displayed.
(F) In any mode other than DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, if the
CENTER MONO OUT switch is pressed, this lights.
@) Displays the DOLBY PRO LOGIC CENTER MODE.
(H) Displays the TREBLE and BASS adjustment settings.
(D Displays the selected ACOUSTIC MEMORY.
(J) Lights when the VCR MONO switch is ON.
‘K) Displays the currently selected video signal.
It also displays the video functions. If the VIDEO SELECT switch is
pressed it changes.
(Lb) Displays the component selected by the VCR 1 RECORDING
SELECTOR (A component that can record to VCR 1).
M) Lights when the VCR NOISE FILTER switch is ON.
(N) Displays the selected DELAY TIME.
(8) SURROUND MODE switches/indicators
Select the source to be used when employing the SURROUND function.
OFF:
To cancel the surround function.
STUDIO:
Enjoy the atmosphere of listening to music in a recording studio.
STADIUM:
Ideal for sports broadcasts, etc.
SIMULATED SURROUND:
Gives concert-hall presence to monaural sound (AM, TV, etc.).
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND:
Select this setting when watching video tapes or video discs bearing
the 9 [DOLBY SURROUND] mark.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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(8) SOUND FIELD MEMORY switches
(MEMORY, SELECT)
In the SOUND FIELD MEMORY:
e SURROUND MODE
e CENTER MODE (In the case of DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND. In
other cases the CENTER MONO OUT ON/OFF)
® FRONT balance
@ CENTER volume level
® REAR balance
© DELAY TIME
® REAR volume level
e ACOUSTIC MEMORY
Up to five of these positions can be stored in memory. It is also possible
to select positions previously stored in the memory (’‘P”’ is displayed)
(Contents of ’’P’’]
e SURROUND MODE: DOLBY SURROUND
e CENTER MODE: NORMAL
e DELAY TIME: 20 ms
@ FRONT, REAR balance: CENTER
REAR, CENTER volume level: both — 14 dB
ACOUSTIC: FLAT
e
HOW TO USE THE SOUND FIELD MEMORY
1. Select ACOUSTIC MEMORY, SURROUND MODE, and adjust the
DELAY TIME, balance and volume level.
2. Press the MEMORY switch.
3. While the indicator is flashing, use the SELECT switch to select
the position (A — E) to be memorized.
* A position is memorized when the SOUND FIELD MEMORY
indicator stops flashing and lights. If the position to be memorized
(A — E) is not selected while the indicator is flashing, it will not
be memorized.
« TONE settings not stored in ACOUSTIC MEMORY will not be
memorized.
* One of the five possible positions has now been stored in memory.
The four remaining positions can be stored in memory using the
same procedure.
¢ When recalling the contents of the memory, select the memorized
position with the SELECT switch.
* In ‘’P’’ nothing can be memorized.
CENTER LEVEL switches
For adjustment of the center level when the SURROUND MODE is in
the DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or when the CENTER MONO OUT
is ON.
Press + to raise the volume, — to lower. If + and — are pressed at
the same time, you will return to the initial volume level (— 14 dB).
(7) REAR LEVEL switches
When in the SURROUND MODE, these adjust the rear level.
Press + to raise the volume, — to lower. Press + and — at the same
time to return to the initial volume level (— 14 dB). This can't be
performed when the SURROUND MODE is OFF.
2) MUTING switch/indicator
Press to temporarily cut off the sound volume. The indicator will flash.
When pressed again, the sound will return to its previous level.
(3) MASTER VOLUME control
Adjusts the volume level.
The front, rear, and center levels change at the same time.
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CENTER MODE switch
Selects the DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND CENTER MODE (OFF,
NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM) setting. This can only be performed when
the DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is ON.
(5) TEST TONE switch
This only operates when DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is used.
This switches the TEST TONE output ON/OFF to adjust the SURROUND
BALANCE of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND.
In the ON position the TEST TONE passes from the front left center
— front right > rear {L, R) in that order, and can be heard for
approximately 2 seconds from each speaker.
DELAY TIME switch
Switches the surround delay time in three steps.
i een ms -» 30 (eal
This does not operate when the SURROUND MODE is OFF or when
STUDIO is used.
@?) BALANCE switches
Use to adjust the sound volume balance between left and right speakers.
L: Press to decrease the sound on the right side.
R: Press to decrease the sound on the left side.
Press L and R together to bring the volume ‘balance back to center.
in the surround mode, these affect the front and rear speaker volume
at the same time.
PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To listen to a program
through the headphones, set all SPEAKERS switches to the OFF
position.
G3) SLEEP switch
Sets the sleep timer. Each time you press this key, the setting changes
as shown here.
[eet 90 minutes —--—- Approx. 60 minutes
OFF ~¢ Approx. 30 ini
@0) CENTER MONO OUT switch
This switches monaural (L + R) center speaker output on and off.
(This switch cannot be used with DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND)
NOTE:
Tone control doesn’t operate with CENTER MONO OUT.
@i) VIDEO SELECT switch
Press this to switch VIDEO OUT (TO MONITOR TV) and VCR OUT in
the following sequence: (Audio doesn't change)
The recording selector has priority for VCR 1 video recording.
i 1——-* VCR 2 ——* VCR 3 ———> VDP —— TV
OFF «—————- VIDEO 2<----— VIDEO. ia
The display indicator lights to show the selected item.
@ REC SEL SOURCE switch
The VCR 1 REC SELECT indicator goes out when this switch is turned
on. The picture and sound to be recorded by VCR 1 is selected by the
input selector.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@) VCR NOISE FILTER switch
The noise filter only removes noise from the sound.
If tape hiss is noticeable while performing playback of video cassette
tapes, press this switch to reduce the noise. The display section VCR
NOISE FILTER indicator will light.
NOTE:
¢ This switch can be used when either VCR 1 or VCR 2 function
switches is selected.
¢ The effectiveness in reducing high-frequency hiss noise varies
depending on the type of tape used, the recording level, and other
conditions.
@) VCR 1 REC SEL switch/indicator
Press this switch to change the source from which the VCR1 will record
in the following order.
p>—& VCR 2-©VCR 3 VDP VIDEO 1-» VIDEO aT
The display indicator lights to show this.
If you set the REC SEL SOURCE switch to ON then the VCR 1 REC SEL
indicator will go out. Picture and sound can then be recorded from the
source selected by the video input selector.
@) VCR 1 MODE switch
Set this switch ON, when using a VCR with monaural audio output.
For both monaural input and output turn this switch on. It functions
when the VCR 1 inputs are selected. The display section MONO
indicator will light.
SIMULATED STEREO switch
Press to produce a simulated stereo effect when listening to monaural
sources (for example AM or TV broadcasts). The indicator will light.
NOTE:
This effect is not produced through the surround rear speakers.
@) Audio input selector switches/indicators
TAPE 1/DAT 1: es
Press to listen to the sound from the cassette deck or DAT connected
to the TAPE 1/DAT 1 jacks.
TAPE 2/DAT 2 MONITOR:
Press to listen to the sound from the cassette deck or DAT connected
to the TAPE 2/DAT 2 jacks.
The TAPE 2/DAT 2 MONITOR is independent of other audio input
selector switches and can be switched ON/OFF independently. In the
ON position, the TAPE 2 indicator in the display section lights.
LINE:
Press to listen to the sound from the component connected to the LINE
INPUT jacks.
CD:
Press to listen to the playback sound from the CD player connected to
the CD jacks.
TUNER:
Press to listen to AM or FM broadcasts with the tuner connected to
the TUNER jacks.
PHONO:
Press to listen to the sound from the turntable connected to the PHONO
Jacks.
NOTE:
When playing anything other than TAPE 2/DAT 2, set the TAPE 2/
DAT 2 MONITOR switch to OFF (TAPE 2 indicator is out).
Video input selector switches
VCR 1:
Press this switch when playing back a tape in the video cassette recorder
connected to the VCR 1 jacks.
VCR 2: |
Press this switch when playing back a tape in the video cassette recorder
connected to the VCR 2 jacks.
VCR 3:
Press this switch when playing back a tape in the video cassette recorder
connected to the VCR 3 jacks.
VDP:
Press to watch a program from a video disc player connected to the
VDP jacks.
TV:
Press to watch TV programs (reception with a TV tuner connected to
the TV jacks).
VIDEO 1:
Press this when playing from equipment (satellite receiver, etc.)
connected to VIDEO 1 jack.
VIDEO 2:
Press this when playing from equipment (video camera etc.) connected
to VIDEO 2 INPUT jack on the front panel.
VIDEO ADAPTOR switch
Press to obtain a video signal passed through an external video signal
processor connected to the VIDEO ADAPTOR jacks.
Be sure to set to OFF when not using the VIDEO ADAPTOR jacks.
The video adaptor switch cannot be used with components connected
by an S-VIDEO lights.
VIDEO 2 INPUT jacks
Video components such as a video camera can be connected here.
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REAR PANEL FACILITIES
* fllustration shows
U.S. model.
= (EVE ee)
FRONT SPEAKERS eee ere ~y
--
2) PRE AMP OUT jacks
When using a power amplifier to boost the volume of front, rear or center
speakers, connect here. Refer to page 16 for details concerning
connection. Connect the power cord of the power amplifier to the AC
OUTLETS (SWITCHED) of this unit.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the power consumption of the power amplifier used.
For more details refer to (z) AC OUTLETS on page 11.
(2) POWER AMP IN jacks
When a preamplifier (optional) is used with the VSA-1000 power
amplifier to drive the front, rear or center speakers, use these jacks.
Refer to page 16 for details concerning connection.
First switch the preamplifier power ON, and then switch the VSA-1000
power ON.
NOTE:
When not using, be sure to connect the PRE AMP OUT and the POWER
AMP IN with a connector bar.
(3) VIDEO OUT TO RF MODULATOR jack
Use this when connecting a TV set that doesn‘t have a video input jack.
When performing connections, the RF MGDULATOR JA-RF5 ({soid
separately) is required. By connecting an RF modulator, video signal can
be converted to VHF signal (U.S. channel 3 or 4), thus allowing this
unit to be used to view the selected source on a TV set.
(4) CENTER SPEAKER terminals
Use to connect a surround center channel speaker system.
Connect a speaker system having a nominal impedance ranging from
8 to 160.
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(6) VIDEO ADAPTOR IN/OUT jacks
Use
to
connect
a
video
adaptor
component
such
as
a
video
enhancer
or
color
corrector.
‘6) VIDEO OUT jacks
Connect to a monitor TV video input jack.
If
the
monitor
TV
has
an
S-VIDEO
input,
and
a
VDP
or
VCR
is
connected
to
the
VSA-1000
with
an
S-VIDEO
connector,
the
S-VIDEO
connector
can
also
be
used.
There
are
2
sets
of
video
output
jacks
so
2
monitors
can
be
used
at
the
same
time
if you
wish.
(7) VDP jacks
Connect
here
to
the
output
jacks
of
a
Videodisc
player.
It
is
also
possible
to
connect
to
the
S-VIDEO
connector
if
the
VDP
has
an
S-VIDEO
output.
(8) VCR 1 IN/OUT jacks
IN:
Connect to VCR output (video/audio) jacks.
OUT:
Connect to the VCR input (video/audio) jacks.
¢
If
the
VCR
has
S-VIDEO
input/output
connectors
the
S-VIDEO
connectors
can
also
be
used.
*
If
the
audio
input/output
of
the
VCR
is
monaural,
connect
to
VCR
1
either
of
the
L
or
R
jacks
and
set
the
VCR
1
MODE
switch
to
the
MONO
position.
(9) VCR 2 IN/OUT jacks
Connect to the second VCR input/output jacks.
¢
if
the
VCR
has
S-VIDEO
input/output
connectors,
it
can
also
be
connected to the S-VIDEO connectors.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
MULTI-ROOM REMOTE jack
The optional MR-100 Multi-room remote control unit can be connected.
@) VCR 3 IN/OUT jacks
Connect to the third VCR input/output jacks.
42) AC OUTLETS
SWITCHED TOTAL 300 W MAX
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the
amplifier’s POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of
connected equipment should not exceed 300 W.
UNSWITCHED 200 W MAX
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether the
amplifier is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of the
connected equipment should not exceed 200 W.
The equipment should be disconnected by removing the power plug
from the wail socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.
NOTE:
Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as
heaters, irons, or television sets to the AC OUTLETS in order to avoid
overheating or fire risk.
This can cause the receiver to malfunction.
@) INPUT BALANCE control knob
Use to adjust the DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND input balance.(See
page 5)
NOTE:
Perform this adjustment to assure correct surround sound reproduction.
a4) PHONO INPUT jacks/GND terminal
Connect here the output of a turntable. Connect the ground cable to
the GND terminal.
Use a moving magnetic (MM) cartridge for the turntable.
G5) TUNER INPUT jacks
Connect to the output jacks of a FM/AM tuner.
(18) CD INPUT jacks. .
Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
G7) LINE INPUT jacks
Connect to the output jacks of an audio component.
G8) TAPE 1/DAT 1 jacks
Connect a DAT (digital audio tape deck) or your primary analog cassette
deck to these jacks.
Connecting for Recording
The tape recording jack (TAPE REC) on the cassette deck or DAT should
be connected to the REC side of the TAPE 1/DAT 1 jack on the amplifier
with a pin plug connecting cord.
Connecting for Playback
Connect the TAPE PLAY jack on the cassette deck or DAT to the PLAY
side of the TAPE 1/DAT 1 jack on the amplifier with a pin plug
connecting cord.
NOTE:
When using DAT, connect its analog input/output terminals.
@ TAPE 2/DAT 2 jacks
er
Connect to the input/output jacks of the second cassette deck or DAT.
Lt RRR OT LT AEE NEE CIE CEC nt ne
VIDEO 1 jacks
Connect to the video and audio outputs of a video component.
@) TV jacks
Use these jacks if wish to connect a TV tuner having both video and
audio outputs.
[VIDEO IN}
Connect the TV tuner’s video output to this jack.
{AUDIO IN {L, R)]
Connect the TV tuner’s audio output to these jacks.
@2) CONTROL IN/OUT jacks
These terminals are for input/output of control signals when operating
other components with the attached remote control unit (see page 17
for details).
@) FRONT SPEAKERS terminals
A: Connect to a first set of speakers.
B: Connect to a second set of speakers.
Please refer to itern 25) Front speakers IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch.
@4) REAR SPEAKERS terminals
Connect the surround rear speakers to these terminals.
Speaker impedance
Connect speaker systems with a nominal impedance of between 8 2
and 162.
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the terminals
or touch any other conductors. Malfunctioning or breakdowns may
occur when conductors come into contact with each other.
5) IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Set this switch to match the impedance of your front speakers.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
A ORB; 42 TOLESS THAN 82 @KDI@®
A + B; 82 OR MORE——-——_ 2p oR B:
802 0R
MORE
e When using a pair of speakers:
Impedance of a speaker | Selector position
L
4 9 to less than 8 Q |
Oe
8 2 or more i |
* When using two pairs of speakers:
Select (1) as the selector switch position and use speakers having
impedance of 8 2 or more.
NOTE:
Turn off the amplifier’s power before changing the impedance selector
switch setting.
@6) Power cord
Connect this to the AC wall socket.
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CONNECTIONS
Audio
Component
Connections
Audio
play
eaeres:
CONNECTING
THE
POWER
CORD
(For
U.S.
and
Canadian
models)
Household
electrical
outlets
are
prov:
specific
polarity,
a
positive
side
and
3
Compact disc player
CONNECTING INPUT/ ded with
: Negativeg
OUTPUT
CORDS
(ground)
side.
This
unit
utilizes
such
Dolarity
in
Connect
white
plugs
to
the
L
(left)
side,
orCert0,
ImProve
Sound
quality,
As
shown
in
and red plugs to the R (right) side. Be sure the illustration, be sure to insert the power
to push the plugs in securely. OUTPUT OUTPUT So that its blades match the width of slots in
Ls» c L the outlet.
Left
channel
Household
electrical
outlet.
White plug | R
6)
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UG,
Long
slot
is
negative
a : cn (ground) side.
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— Rae
Right
channel
la
mS)
|
Réd
plug
~7_
insert
the
wide
blade
into
the ground side slot.
REAR PANEL * Illustration shows U.S. model.
Mn eee a ed
Ee)
ana [FRONT SPEAKERS
Loosen #8)| Wall socket
cap
i ” @ es NOTE:
Y @ Tiah When reproducing surround sound, set
Z 4 a — the graphic equalizer to the FLA
position.
Y samen amas <fuee with a Brapole Squal=er
t
®o ® © Second cassette deck or DAT
9 °
t
(right) (left)
Speaker (A)
INPUT = OUTPUT
\ Graphic equalizer
FM antenna
AM antenna
Turntable
First
cassette
deck
or
Second
cassette
deck
or
DAT deck DAT deck
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Video Component Connections
Connect to the first video component.
First monitor TV
SEE LMS,
Regular TV
First video cassette recorder (VCR)
ee ee
VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO} AUDIO VIDEO
IN QUT OUT
ANT (VHF IN)
TV (VHF OUT)
RF MOD
(JA-RF5)
RF
modulator
VIDEO
IN
(sold separately).
Should use JA-RF5.
Other types won't function
properly.
Refer to the JA-RF5 instruction
manual on how to use the RF
modulator.
ie AUMIO
ouT ouy
© © ©
L
R
AUDIO OUT
0
&
c
<
(
Video
playback
source.
TV
tuner,
etc.
Video
disc
player
(LD)
piayer,
etc.
CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTIONS
Video Component Connections
Connect to any video component after the second. ;
Second monitor TV
Video enhancer, coior corrector,
or other video adaptor device.
NOTE:
An external video processor connected to the VIDEO ADAPTOR
Jacks will not function with components connected by S-VIDEO
connectors.
Remove the connector bar.
When not using these jacks,
be sure to insert the connector
bar.
* |llustration shows U.S. model.
R® ORO
AUDIO
VIDEO!
AUDIO.
o
AUDIO
VIDEO!
AUDIO
VIDEO
IN
WN
ae
IN iN
OUT
OUT
—
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ooo
oo
Video
camera,
etc.
Second
video
cassette
Third
video
cassette
recorder
(VCR)
~
recorder
(VCR)
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CONNECTIONS
Speakers Connections
* |llustration shows U.S. model.
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch (See page 11).
q
How to install the rear speaker
cords.
Connect the center speaker in the
same way.
Front speaker (left)
® oO
Insert the cords while pressing the
levers and then release the levers.
THE S-VIDEO CONNECTORS
When using a VCR, LDP or monitor TV which has S-VIDEO connectors,
they can be connected to the S-VIDEO connectors.
For the operation of components connected to S-VIDEO connectors,
refer to the instruction manuals of each component.
NOTE:
¢ In this unit, the S-VIDEO connectors (Y-C separate) and the regular
pin jacks are independent, so any signal input through a pin jack must
be output from the pin jack, and any signal input through an S- VIDEO
connector must be output through the S- VIDEO connector.
¢ The S-VIDEO connector is for video only, so be sure to make audio
connections also.
Precautions when connecting a monitor TV that automatically selects
between S-VIDEO input and regular video input.
The following conditions may arise if both the S-VIDEO connector and
regular video connector (pin jack) are connected to the same TV input
facility.
* if the AMP/TV DISP key is pressed for indication display during
playback from a component connected with a regular pin jack, the
picture will disappear.
This is because the indication display signal is also added to the
S-VIDEO signal, causing the monitor to detect S-VIDEO input and
therefore automatically select S-VIDEO as the source.
In this case, connect the VSA-1000 VIDEO OUT (pin jack) to a
different S-VIDEO input jack on the monitor TV and switch manually.
OSS ROTO NS RRS ST EN EU Nn
Rear speaker (left)
“= (REAR SPEAKERS
Payiw Ao
Center speaker Front speaker (right)
© ©
Rear speaker (right)
How to use S-VIDEO connectors.
no
o 1) S-VIDEO jack
i)
Check the position of
the holes and insert.
tt
For the method of switching the monitor TV S-VIDEO connector/ VIDEO
jack, refer to the monitor TV’s instruction manual.
S-VIDEO plug
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CONNECTIONS
When Used with Another Amplifier
a_ Using the VSA-1000 as a preamplifier,
together with another power amplifier.
a b
b Using the VSA-1000 as a power Pesta Pn Stns prcioet ce ere be ce
amplifier, together with an external Center speaker
preamplifier. {
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NOTE: | |
When using a stereo amplifier to drive the I { i
center channel, use either the L or R jack.
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the removed bars for future use).
NOTE:
When not using this jack,
be sure to insert a
connector bar.
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There will be ; { !
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CONNECTIONS
EXAMPLE OF POWER CORD CONNECTION
When using a timer with the VSA-1000, connect the VCR power cord
directly to the wall socket.
Video disc player
(LD player), etc.
Compact disc player
* tllustration shows
U.S. model.
ate
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VSA-1000
REMOTE CONTROL CORD CONNECTIONS
The connections shown below are performed when using the
VSA-1000 remote sensor.
* By interconnecting the CONTROL jacks of Pioneer units with the cr
mark, the entire system can be operated with this remote control unit,
although some of the units (AM/FM tuner, turntable, cassette deck,
etc.) may not be equipped with remote sensors. The entire system
can be operated by a remote control unit connecting PIONEER stereo
components to each other using the control input (CONTROL IN) jack
on each component. Use the remote control cord supplied with the
respective
unit
for
the
connection.
An
example
is
shown
in
the
iCassette
deck;
|
Turntable
|
drawing.
As
long
as
you
connect
‘‘OUT”’
to
“IN,”
the
connecting
t---~5----
ft
b~-~-7-~.~
J
‘ ;
3
‘:
singer
CONTROL
sequence
is
arbitrary.
In
the
case
of
a
unit
which
has
only
an
“’IN
connector,
however,
connect
it
last.
NOTE:
This unit’s remote control reception window will not operate if a control
cord is plugged into this unit's CONTROL IN jack.
Video cassette recorder
Cassette deck Turntable
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(een | =|——i
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Monitor TV
Pioneer TV
VSA-1000
Remote control unit eel
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ey
CONTROL
OUT IN
CONNECTING THE MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN JACK
VSA-1000
Optional Multi-Room
Remote Control Unit
MR-100
) [ CAUTION:
Be careful not to make the wrong
connections for CONTROL IN, OUT
(black) and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN
(green}.
® For details, see instruction manual for
Multi-Room Remote Control Unit.
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OPERATIONS
rt
AUDIO SOURCE REPRODUCTION
1. Press POWER switch to turn on power.
2. Use audio input selector to choose a listening source.
Turn off the TAPE 2/DAT 2 MONITOR before playing TAPE 1/
DAT 1, LINE, CD, TUNER or PHONO sources (TAPE 2 indicator on
the display goes off).
Select:
TAPE 1/DAT 1: To listen to cassette tape or DAT.
TAPE 2/DAT 2: To listen to cassette tape or DAT (from unit
connected to TAPE 2/DAT 2 jacks).
LINE: To listen to the components connected to LINE jacks.
CD: To listen to compact discs.
TUNER: To listen to radio.
PHONO: To listen to records.
3. Operate selected source component.
® Refer to component's own instruction manual.
4. Adjust volume.
* If left/right volume balance is not correct, then use the BALANCE
switches to adjust it. Press LEFT and RIGHT together to reset
balance to center.
5. Adjust tone.
* Use TREBLE and BASS switches to adjust tone as desired.
* To use ACOUSTIC MEMORY, select with the SELECT switch.
(Refer to page 7)
* Use SURROUND switches to select desired surround mode.
If the source is monophonic (ordinary TV or AM radio), then select
SIMULATED SURROUND.
For the method of adjusting the DOLBY SURROUND level, refer
to page 5.
° Refer to page 8 when using SURROUND FIELD MEMORY.
VIDEO SOURCE REPRODUCTION
1. Press POWER switch to turn on power.
2. Turn off VIDEO ADAPTOR switch if the VIDEO ADAPTOR jacks
are not connected to anything.
The VIDEO ADAPTOR indicator on the display goes off.
Switch OFF the TAPE 2/DAT 2 MONITOR.
3. Use video input selector to choose a video source.
Select:
VCR 1: To watch video from unit connected to VCR 1 jacks.
VCR 2: To watch video from unit connected to VCR 2 jacks.
VCR 3: To watch video from unit connected to VCR 3 jacks.
VDP: To view a video disc player.
TV: Use the TV TUNER when watching a TV program.
VIDEO 1: To use a video device connected to the VIDEO 1 jacks.
VIDEO 2: To use a video device connected to the VIDEO 2 jacks.
4. Turn on monitor TV power.
* To use S-Video connector, be sure to set switch correctly on
monitor TV, as necessary (as described in monitor TV instruction
manual).
The monitor TV S-VIDEO connector can be used to view playback
when the VSA-1000 is connected to a VDP, VCR 1, or VCR 2
by the S-VIDEO connectors.
5. Operate your selected video component.
* Refer to component's instruction manual.
6. Adjust volume balance.
* Adjust balance as desired.
7. Adjust tone.
* Adjust treble, bass, and select surround mode as desired.
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Using a Video Adaptor
Turn
on
the
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
switch
to
use
a
color
corrector
or
enhancer
or
other
device
connected
to
the
rear
panel
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
jacks.
NOTE:
When
nothing
is
connected
to
the
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
Jacks
and
the
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
switch
is
set
to
ON,
nothing
will
be
output
from
the
video
output
(TO
MONITOR
TV)
jacks.
A
component
connected
to
the
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
Jacks
cannat
be
used
with
components
connected
with
an
S-VIDEO
connector.
RECORDING
ON
AUDIO
TAPE
Use
INPUT
selector
to
choose
source
to
record.
1. Press POWER switch to turn on.
2.
Use
the
audio
input
selector
or
video
input
selector
to
choose
the
source
that
you
wish
to
record.
3.
Operate
the
selected
source
component.
4.
Put
cassette
in
cassette
deck
to
be
used
for
recording.
Begin
recording.
¢
Refer
to
deck’s
instruction
manual.
Adjust
amplifier
volume
and
tone
if
you
are
listening
while
recording.
(Refer
to
section
on
listening
to
audio
sources.)
The
recording
is
not
affected
by
the
settings
of
the
VOLUME,
BALANCE,
TREBLE,
or
BASS
controls.
COPYING AUDIO TAPES
You
can
copy
from
TAPE
1/DAT
1
to
TAPE
2/DAT
2
MONITOR.
1, Press POWER switch to turn on.
2.
Turn
on
power
of
deck
connected
to
TAPE
1/DAT
1
jacks
and
load
recorded cassette.
3.
Turn
on
power
of
deck
connected
to
TAPE
2/DAT
2
jacks
and
load
cassette for recording.
4.
Use
audio
input
selector
to
select
TAPE
1/DAT
1.
5.
Begin
play
of
TAPE
1/DAT
1
deck.
Begin
recording
on
TAPE
2/
DAT 2 deck.
¢
If
the
TAPE
2/DAT
2
jack
cassette
deck
is
a
three
head
tape
deck,
you
can
listen
to
the
recorded
sound
by
selecting
the
TAPE
2/
DAT
2
MONITOR
with
the
audio
input
selector.
NOTE:
When
the
power
is
OFF
the
input
selector
does
not
function.
If
you
wish
to
record
on
a
tape
or
VCR,
be
sure
the
power
is
ON.
RECORDING ON VIDEO TAPE
Recording to VCR 2, VCR 3
You
can
use
VCR
2
or
VCR
3
to
record
the
source
selected
by
the
VIDEO
INPUT SELECTOR.
1. Press the POWER switch to turn on.
2.
Use
the
video
input
selector
to
choose
the
source
you
wish
to
record.
3. Operate the selected source.
4.
Puta
cassette
in
the
VCR
2
(or
3)
to
be
used
for
recording
and
begin
recording.
¢
Refer
to
the
VCR
instruction
manual.
NOTE:
When
the
power
is
OFF
the
input
selector
does
not
function.
If
you
wish
to
record
on
a
tape
or
VCR,
be
sure
the
power
is
ON.

OPERATIONS
a
Te
S-VIDEO CONNECTORS
¢
S-VIDEO
input/output
connectors
and
input/output
pin
jacks
are
independent
circuits
and
consequently
function
independently.
¢
S-VIDEO
inputs
and
pin
jack
inputs
are
linked
to
the
same
selectors,
so
although
a
source
without
S-VIDEO
input
connectors
(VCR
3,
VIDEO
1,
2,
TV)
may
be
selected
by
the
video
input
selector,
no
signal
will
be
output
through
the
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
(TO
MONITOR
TV)
connector.
®
If
VCR
1,
VCR
2,
or
VDP
selected
by
the
video
input
selector
are
connected
by
both
S-VIDEO
connectors
and
pin
jacks,
signals
will
be
output
through
the
VIDEO
OUT
(TO
MONITOR)
jacks
through
both
the
S-VIDEO
connector
and
the
pin
jack.
The
signal
finally
used
is
selected
by
the
connected
TV
monitor.
RECORDING TO VCR 1
¢
When
using
the
RECORDING
SELECTOR
Regardless
of
the
setting
of
the
input
selector,
the
audio
or
video
source
selected
by
the
RECORDING
SELECTOR
can
be
recorded.
1. Press the POWER switch to turn on.
2.
Use
the
VCR
1
REC
SEL
switch
to
choose
the
source
you
wish
to
record.
*
The
selected
source
is
indicated
by
(df)
on
the
display.
3. Operate the selected source.
4.
Put
a
cassette
in
the
VCR
1
to
be
used
for
recording
and
begin
recording.
A
video
adaptor
can’t
be
used.
When
the
RECORDING
SELECTOR
is
not
used
1. Press the POWER switch to turn on.
2.
Press
the
REC
SEL
SOURCE
switch
and
the
REC
SEL
indicator
goes
off.
Select
the
source
with
the
video
input
selector.
3. Operate the selected source.
4.
Put
a
cassette
in
the
VCR
1
to
be
used
for
recording
and
begin
recording.
A
video
adaptor
can
be
used.
COPYING A VIDEO TAPE
If
you
don't
use
the
VCR
1
REC
SEL,
a
video
adaptor
can
be
used.
When
copying
to
VCR
1
using
VCR
1
REC
SEL,
a
video
adaptor
can’t
be used.
You
can
perform
3-way
copying
between
VCR
1,
VCR
2
and
VCR
3.
(Simultaneous
copying
from
VCR
1
to
VCR
2
and
VCR
3,
etc.,
is
also
possible.)
¢
When
copying
from
VCR
1
or
VCR
2
to
VCR
3
.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
the
power
on.
-
Load
VCR
1
or
VCR
2
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette.
Load VCR 3 with the cassette for recording.
Select
the
VCR
loaded
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette
with
the
video
input
selector.
5.
Play
the
pre-recorded
cassette
and
record
with
VCR
3.
Select the line input for VCR 3.
PON 2
*
When
copying
from
VCR
1
or
VCR
3
to
VCR
2
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
the
power
on.
Load
VCR
1
or
VCR
3
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette.
Load
VCR
2
with
the
cassette
for
recording.
Select
the
VCR
loaded
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette
with
the
video
input
selector.
Play
the
pre-recorded
cassette
and
record
with
VCR
2.
Select the line input for VCR 2,
PON
a
® When copying from VCR 2 or VCR 3 to VCR 1
. Press the POWER switch to turn the power on.
.
Load
VCR
2
or
VCR
3
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette.
. Load VCR 1 with the cassette for recording.
. {When using the VCR 1 REC SEL switch)
Select
the
VCR
loaded
with
the
pre-recoded
cassette
with
the
VCR 1 REC SEL switch.
(When not using the VCR 1 REC SEL switch)
Press
the
REC
SEL
SOURCE
switch,
and
after
the
indicator
has
gone
off,
select
the
VCR
loaded
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette
with
the
video input selector.
5.
Play
the
pre-recorded
cassette
and
record
with
VCR
1.
wWN =
THE VIDEO SELECTOR
Using
the
VIDEO
SELECT
switch
you
can
change
the
video
source
without
changing
the
audio
source.
You
can
listen
to
the
VDP
while
watching
the
VCR
picture.
You
can
also
record
on
VCR
1
the
picture
from
VIDEO
2
together
with
the
sound
from
a
CD.
The
selected
VIDEO
SIGNAL
is
indicated
by
the
(
@®)
light
on
the
display.
The
VCR
1
REC
SEL
switch
gives
priority
to
recording
on
VCR
1.
NOTE:
When
you
have
selected
VCR
1
with
the
video
input
selector,
and
VCR
2
for
VCR
3)
with
the
VCR
1
REC
SEL
switch,
to
prevent
oscillation
from
a
loop,
no
signal
is
output
from
the
VCR
2
for
VCR
3}
OU
T
jack.
When
recording
from
VCR
1
to
VCR
2
for
VCR
3),
don’t
select
VCR
2
(or
VCR
3)
with
the
VCR
1
REC
SEL
switch.
VCR 2
(or VCR 3)
PLAY (OUT)
O
REC
(iN)
PLAY
REC
(IN)
(OUT)
VIDEO INPUT SELECTOR: VCR 1--
VCR 1 RECORDING SELECTOR: VCR 2--!
(or VCR 3)
VSA-1000
LAST
MEMORY
FUNCTION
*
Current
status
is
retained
in
memory
when
this
unit
is
turned
off.
So
it
returns
to
your
previous
settings
when
you
turn
it
on
again.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
LOADING BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote
control unit. The cover should open easily if you slide it in the
direction of the arrow while pressing on it with your thumb.
2. Take out the four supplied alkali (LRO3/AM-4) batteries, and insert
them into the battery compartment in accordance with the
indications in the compartment.
3. Close the cover of the battery compartment.
Cover
Reset button
Incorrect use of batteries may lead to leakage or rupture.
Always be sure to follow these guidelines:
A.
Always insert batteries into the battery compartment correctly matching
the positive + and negative — polarities, as indicated inside the
compartment.
B.
Never mix new and used batteries.
Cc.
Batteries of the same size may have different voltages, depending on
their type. Do not mix different type of batteries.
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RANGE OF REMOTE CONTROL
When operating the remote control unit, point the front of the unit at
the front panel of the VSA-1000. The remote control unit may be used
within a range of about 7 meters (23 feet) from the remote sensor,
within angles of up to about 30 degrees.
Battery Replacement i
When the batteries have run out, the transmit indicator will not illuminate
even when a key is pressed. Be sure to replace the batteries as soon
as possible. As the programmed functions will be retained in memory
only as long as batteries are inserted, remove the old batteries only if
they can be replaced by new ones immediately.
Also, be sure to always use the specified batteries (LRO3/AM-4 alkaline
batteries).
NOTE:
When no batteries are inserted, the programmed memory contents will
be erased after approx. 15 minutes.