Pioneer VSA-1000 User manual

Operating
Instructions
AV DIGITAL SURROUND AMPLIFIER
VSA-1000
NTSC
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
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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
is the same.
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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FEATURES
BEFORE USING THE UNIT
SURROUND EFFECT.....
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
REAR PANEL FACILITIES.
CONNECTIONS
OPERATIONS...
CONTE
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. If 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.
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS,
Switch A
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Switch B
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The future of sound and vision.

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
Wf 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 plug 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 ar position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or 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 a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance,
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords
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
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 lead 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
$0 that objects do nat fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through epenings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
should 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 fallen, 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
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS +
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user of the presence of important
pperating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead af 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 termina! which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black.
The wite 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
a 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 elecirades,
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,
Arcs
i
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-
off insulators spaced from 4 feet
(1.22 meters) ta 6 feet {1.83
meters} apart.
¢) Mount antenna discharge unit ae
WIRE closely as possible to where lead-
in enters house.
TOEXTERNAL —d}_ Use jumper wire not smaller than
No.6 AWG {13.3 mm’) copper, or
PRODUCT tbe equivalent, when a separate
STANO-OFF
INSULATORS b
ANTENNA
fit
into
the
power
outlet
only
one
way.
This
is
a
7
ROUND
pane
antenna-grounding
electrode
is
safety
feature.
If
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
GROUND
P
DISCHARGE
used
8
‘
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
plug.
Ifthe
—
SEAVICE
ENTRANCE
CLAMPS
UNIT
¢
See
NEC
Section
810-21
{j).
EQUIPMENT GROUND
plug should still fail to fit. contact your electrician
WIRE a.b
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeatthe
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
CLEANING -- The appliance should be cleaned only power senvice
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
r&, GROUND
Z—™ CLAMPS
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or (e.g. interior metal water pipe) Eatin ANTENNA:
t i
DING
ELECTRODE
other
volatile
tiquids
since
they
may
corrade
the
BONDING
—
lx
DRIVEN
FEET
(2.44
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cabinet.
JUMPER
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it
INTO
THE
EARTH
"IF REQUIRED BY
FIG.A U Local CODES See
NEC SECTION 810-21 {f]
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FEATURES
¢ 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 % **89
30 W + 30 W (rear) 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz, 0.08 % **82
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 fal 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
© Accessories.
* Remote control unit...1
© 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)
« ACOUSTIC MEMORY
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 Multiroom remote control unit can be connected
to the Multi-room remote IN jack.
¢ 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
¢ 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.
Front R
Rear L
Rear 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
+ + Delay +
L+R Is a= 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
DQ
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
channel
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 Locic F Front R
decoder Center
r— Rear L
Dolby B
Delay NR
L_ 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:
* 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
\f
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.
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SURROUND EFFECT
SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
To get the best effect out of the surround system, place the speakers
as shown below.
Atypical surround speaker arrangement
CENTER SPEAKER
FRONT
YW
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.
. Use SPEAKER switches to turn on front, rear and center speakers.
. Adjust MASTER VOLUME to a suitable listening level.
.. Select a monaural source (such as AM radio) or Dialogue portions
of movies.
. Press BALANCE L and R switches together.
. Press CENTER LEVEL + and - switches together.
. Press REAR LEVEL + and - switches together.
. Select the CENTER MODE switch to the OFF position.
. 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 level 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 INPUT SELECTOR.
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@ 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.
@ 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.
@ 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. :
® 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:
FLAT -»* LOUDNESS -* Memory A
Memory E~- Memory Dt Memory C~#— Memory ea
FLAT:
Flat toné 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.
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
* 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:
© 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 is disconnected, memory will remain
for about 2 weeks.
¢ if the memory is erased, program the presets once more.
© 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 and ©) display the level, and during
balance adjustment 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.
@ This lights when the TAPE 2/DAT 2 monitor is ON.
® 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.
© 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,
@) Displays the TREBLE and BASS adjustment settings.
@ Displays the selected ACOUSTIC MEMORY.
@ Lights when the VCR MONO switch is ON.
® Displays the currently selected video signal.
It also displays the video functions. If the VIDEO SELECT switch is
pressed it changes.
© Displays the component selected by the VCR 1 RECORDING
SELECTOR (A component that can record to VCR 1).
@ Lights when the VCR NOISE FILTER switch is ON.
@ Displays the selected DELAY TIME.
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 DC] [DOLBY SURROUND | mark.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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eS
@®
SOUND
FIELD
MEMORY
switches
(MEMORY,
SELECT)
In
the
SOUND
FIELD
MEMORY:
*
SURROUND
MODE
©
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
*
ACOUSTIC
MEMORY
Up
to
five
of
these
positions
can
be
stored
in
memory.
Itis
also
possible
to
select
positions
previously
stored
in
the
memory
('P"'
is
displayed)
[Contents
of
““P’]
¢
SURROUND
MODE:
DOLBY
SURROUND
«
CENTER
MODE:
NORMAL
*
DELAY
TIME:
20
ms
*
FRONT,
REAR
balance:
CENTER
*
REAR,
CENTER
volume
level:
both
—
14
dB
*
ACOUSTIC:
FLAT
HOW
TO
USE
THE
SOUND
FIELD
MEMORY
4.
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).
@ 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.
@ 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.
@
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.
@® 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.
Eo. ms 20 ms 30 ms
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.
SLEEP switch
Sets
the
sleep
timer.
Each
time
you
press
this
key,
the
setting
changes
as
shown
here.
fr
bP
Tox:
90
minutes
-———*
Approx.
60
minutes
OFF
Approx.
30
minutes«¢————
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.
@ 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.
oe 1—— VCR 2 *VCR 3
OFF «t VIDEO 2
The
display
indicator
lights
to
show
the
selected
item.
VDP TV
VIDEO 1
@ 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 7 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.
-—* VCR 2-*VCR 3-™VDP VIDEO 1-*VIDEO aa
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:
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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* Illustration shows
U.S. model.
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@ 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 @® AC OUTLETS on page 11.
@ 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. z
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.
@ 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 MODULATOR JA-RF5 (sold
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.
@ CENTER SPEAKER terminals
Use to connect a surround center channel speaker system.
Connect a speaker system having a nominal impedance ranging from
80 to 160.
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@ O®
® VIDEO ADAPTOR IN/OUT jacks
Use to connect a video adaptor component such as a video enhancer
or color corrector.
© 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.
@ 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.
@® 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.
@© 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.
@ 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 wall 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.
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,
@® TUNER INPUT jacks
Connect to the output jacks of a FM/AM tuner.
CD INPUT jacks
Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
@ LINE INPUT jacks
Connect to the output jacks of an audio component.
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
Connect to the input/output jacks of the second cassette deck or DAT.
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.
@) 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 item @ Front speakers IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch.
REAR SPEAKERS terminals
Connect the surround rear speakers to these terminals,
Speaker impedance
Connect speaker systems with a nominal impedance of between 8 Q
and 16 Q.
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.
@ IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
Set this switch to match the impedance of your front speakers.
IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
AORB;4Q2TOLESS THAN82 @RDI@
A
+
B;
8
OR
MORE
2a
ORB:
8Q20R
MORE
* When using a pair of speakers:
Impedance of a speaker
4 Q to less than 8 9 @
8
Q
or
more
@
Selector position
* When using two pairs of speakers:
Select @) as the selector switch position and use speakers having
impedance of 8 © or more.
NOTE:
Turn off the amplitier’s power before changing the impedance selector
switch setting.
Power cord
Connect this to the AC wall socket.
11
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CONNECTIONS
Audio
Component
Connections
Audio
play
source.
CONNECTING
THE
POWER
CORD
n
Househald
electrical
outlets
are
provided
with
CONNECTING
INPUT/
specific
polarity,
a
positive
side
and
a
negative
T|
ie
PUT
xiplcts
iS
acts
eis
order
to
improve
sound
quality.
As
shown
in
onnect
white
plugs
to
the
|.
(left)
side,
the
illustration,
be
sure
to
insert
the
power
plug
Compact
disc
player
(For
U.S.
and
Canadian
modets)
(ground)
side,
This
unit
utilizes
such
polarity
in
and
red
plugs
to
the
R
(right)
side.
Be
sure
s0
that
its
blades
match
the
width
of
slots
in
OUTPUT OUTPUT
to push the plugs in securely.
the outlet.
LL
L
F
Left
channel
Household
electrical
outlet.
White plu
C®
ee
{2
R
i
Long
slot
is
negative
an (ground) side.
Right
channel
ral
MG
J
ight
channel
Ea
:
Réd
plug
Insert
the
wide
blade
into
the ground side slot.
REAR
PANEL
*
Illustration
shows
U.S.
model.
\\
}
ia)
if
Loosen
Wali
socket
cap
Insert NOTE:
When reproducing surround sound, set
the graphic equalizer to the FLAT
position.’
wire
Tighten
cap
Used with a graphic equalizer
{right} (left)
Speaker (A)
INPUT = OUTPUT
Graphic equalizer
FM antenna
AM antenna
8 © Ss R®
Turntable
First cassette deck or Second cassette deck or
DAT
deck
DAT
deck
12
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CONNECTIONS
Video Component Connections
Connect to the first video component.
First monitor TV
* -. Regular TV ~——~——,
First video cassette recorder (VCR)
AUDIO VIDEO
TV (VHF OUT)
ANT {VHF IN}
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.
* illustration shows U.S. model.
AUDIO OUT
V
Ea
Video
playback
source.
TV
tuner,
etc.
Video
disc
player
{LD)
player,
etc.
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CONNECTIONS
Video
Component
Connections
Connect
to
any
video
component
after
the
second.
Video enhancer, color corrector,
or other video adaptor device.
NOTE:
a
An
external
video
processor
connected
to
the
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
jacks
will
not
function
with
components
connected
by
S-VIDEO
VEO
connectors.
Second monitor TV
Remove the connector bar.
When not using these jacks,
be sure to insert the connector
bar.
FRONT
PANEL
(Lower
right)
*
Illustration
shows
U.S.
model.
AUDIO VIDEO] AUDIO. VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO] AUDIO VIDEO
INN
OUT
OUT
IN
IN
ouT
OUT
V Me
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[sown] ooo
Video
camera,
etc.
Second
video
cassette
Third
video
cassette
recorder (VCR} recorder (VCR)
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CONNECTIONS
Speakers Connections
* lllustration shows U.S. model.
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
switch (See page 11).
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.
Rear speaker (left)
Center speaker Front speaker (right)
Rear speaker (right)
How to use S-VIDEO connectors.
Check the position of
the holes and insert.
i
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.
b Using the VSA-1000 as a power
amplifier, together with an external
preamplifier.
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NOTE:
:
When
using
a
stereo
amplifier
to
drive
the
|
center channel, use either the L or R jack. 1
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Power amplifier
Remove both connector bars (Keep
the removed bars for future use).
NOTE:
When not using this jack,
be sure to insert a
connector bar.
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sound
if
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connector
;
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are
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disconnected.
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:
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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.
* Illustration shows }¥
U.S. model,
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
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
drawing. As long as you connect “OUT” to “IN,” the connecting
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.
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CONTROL’ CONTROL
OUT IN OUT IN
CONTROL
OUT IN
CONNECTING THE MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN JACK
VSA-1000
_
Optional Multi-Room
Remote Control Unit
MR-100
° For details, see instruction manual for
Multi-Room Remote Control Unit.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to make the wrong
connections for CONTROL IN, OUT
(black) and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN
(green).
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|
|

OPERATIONS
NN
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
pane!
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.
Acomponent
connected
to
the
VIDEO
ADAPTOR
jacks
cannot
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.
. Use audio input selector to select TAPE 1/DAT 1.
. Begin play of TAPE 1/DAT 1 deck. Begin recording on TAPE 2/
DAT 2 deck.
© Ifthe 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.
ans
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
tecord.
3. Operate the selected source.
4.
Put
acassette
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
sa
a
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,
signats
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.
R
ECORDING 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
(im)
on
the
display.
. Operate the selected source.
.
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,
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.
9
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.
.
Play
the
pre-recorded
cassette
and
record
with
VCR
3.
Select
the
line
input
for
VCR
3.
PwWN=a
a
¢
When
copying
from
VCR
1
or
VCR
3
to
VCR
2
1.
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
turn
the
power
on,
2.
Load
VCR
1
or
VCR
3
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette.
3.
Load
VCR
2
with
the
cassette
for
tecording.
4.
Select
the
VCR
loaded
with
the
pre-recorded
cassette
with
the
video
input
sefector.
5.
Play
the
pre-recorded
cassette
and
record
with
VCR
2.
Select
the
line
input
for
VCR
2,
¢
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.
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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
far
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}
OUT
jack.
When
recording
from
VCR
1
to
VCR
2
(or
VCR
3),
don’t
select
VCR
2
for
VCR
3)
with
the
VCR
1
REC
SEL
switch.
VCR 2
(or VCR 3)
t
1
t
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.
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.
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Battery Replacement
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,
7 m (23 feet)
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