Pioneer Vs-60 User manual

Operating

Instructions

AUDIO/VIDEO

SELECTOR

VS-60

Thank

you

for

buying

this

Pioneer

product.

Please

read

through

these

operating

instructions

and

then

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

accordance

with

the

power

and

voltage

requirements

of

differing

areas,

the

following

model

names

are

used

to

designate

models

with

differing

electrical

specifications.

KU,

KC

AC

120

volts

S,

S/G,

SS

|

AC

110,

120,

220,

240

volts

(Switchable

voltage)

NOTES:

¢

The

model

names

are

stamped

on

the

packing

case.

e

These

operating

instructions

are

prepared

on

the

basis

of

the

KU

model,

and

they

can

be

used

for

other

models.

Although

the

de-

sign

of

the

power

plug

and

the

power

outlet

shown

may

differ

from

the

actual

one,

the

operating

procedures

are

the

same.

POWER

SUPPLY

CORD

¢

This

audio/video

selector

is

equipped

with

a

polarized

alter-

nating

current

line

plug

(a

plug

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other).

This

plug

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

is

a

safety

feature.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

If

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

your

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

¢

When

the

power

cord

or

plug

is

damaged

or

frayed,

unplug

this

audio/video

selector

from

the

wall

outlet

and

refer

ser-

vicing

to

qualified

service

personnel.

¢

Do

not

overload

wall

outlets

and

extension

cords

as

this

can

result

in

fire

or

electric

shock.

*

NO

GOOD

x

IMPORTANT

WARNING:

to

preveNT

FIRE

OR

SHOCK

HAZARD,

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

THIS

APPLIANCE

TO

RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT

NOTICE

[For

U.S.A.

and

Canadian

models]

The

serial

number

for

this

equipment

is

located

on

the

rear

panel.

Please

write

this

serial

number

on

your

enclosed

war-

ranty

card

and

keep

in

a

secure

area.

This

is

for

your

security.

LINE

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

SWITCH

The

line

voltage

selector

switch

is

located

on

the

bottom

of

the

cabinet

of

this

audio/video

selector.

Before

your

VS-60

is

shipped

from

the

factory,

the

switch

is

set

to

the

power

re-

quirements

of

the

VS-60's

destination.

Check

that

it

is

set

properly

before

plugging

the

power

cord

into

the

outlet.

If

the

voltage

is

not

properly

set

or

if

you

move

to

an

area

where

the

voltage

requirements

differ,

adjust

the

selector

switch

as

follows:

*

Provide

yourself

with

a

medium-sized

screwdriver.

Insert

the

tip

of

the

screwdriver

into

the

groove

of

the

selector

switch

and

turn

it

so

that

the

power

voltage

marking

of

your

area

points

to

the

Hole.

Medium

size

screwdriver

VOLTAGE

SELECTOR

[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.

ATTENTION:

pour

prevenitR

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CHOCS

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TRIQUES

NE

PAS

UTILISER

CETTE

FICHE

POLARISEE

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PROLONGATEUR

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PRISE

DE

COURANT

OU

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SORTIE

DE

COURANT,

SAUF

SI

LES

LAMES

PEUVENT

ETRE

INSEREES

A

FOND

SANS

EN

LAISSER

AUCUNE

PARTIE

A

DECOUVERT.

The

lightning

flash

with

arrowhead,

within

an

equilateral

triangle,

is

intended

to

alert

the

user

of

the

presence

of

uninsulated

‘dangerous

voitage”

within

the

product's

enclosure

that

may

be

of

sufficient

magnitude

to

constitute

a

risk

of

electric

shock

to

persons.

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

SERVIC-

ING

TO

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

QPIONEER

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.

READ

INSTRUCTIONS

—

All

the

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

read

before

the

appliance

is

operated.

RETAIN

INSTRUCTIONS

—

The

safety

and

operating

instructions

should

be

retained

for

future

reference.

HEED

WARNINGS

—

Ail

warnings

on

the

appliance

and

in

the

operating

instructions

should

be

adhered

to.

FOLLOW

INSTRUCTIONS

—

All

operating

and

use

instructions

should

be

followed.

CLEANING

—

Unplug

this

video

product

from

the

wall

outlet

before

cleaning.

Do

not

use

fiquid

cleaners

or

aerosol

cleaners.

Use

a

damp

cloth

for

cleaning.

ATTACHMENTS

--

Do

not

use

attachments

not

recommended

by

the

video

product

manufacturer

as

they

may

cause

hazards.

WATER

AND

MOISTURE

—

Do

not

use

this

video

product

near

water

—

for

example,

near

a

bathtub,

wash

bowl,

kitchen

sink,

or

laundry

tub,

in

a

wet

basement,

or

near

a

swimming

pool,

and

the

like.

ACCESSORIES

—

Do

not

place

this

video

product

on

an

unstable

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table.

The

video

product

may

fall,

causing

serious

injury

to

a

child

or

adult,

and

serious

damage

to

the

appliance.

Use

only

with

a

cart,

stand,

tripod,

bracket,

or

table

recommended

by

the

manufac-

turer,

or

sold

with

the

video

product.

Any

mount-

ing

of

the

appliance

should

follow

the

manufac-

turer's

instructions,

and

should

use

a

mounting

ac-

cessory

recommended

by

the

manufacturer.

VENTILATION

—

Slots

and

openings

in

the

cabinet

are

provided

for

ventilation

and

to

ensure

reliable

operation

of

the

video

product

and

to

protect

it

from

overheating,

and

these

openings

must

not

be

blocked

or

covered.

The

openings

should

never

be

blocked

by

placing

the

video

product

on

a

bed,

sofa,

rug,

or

other

similar

surface.

This

video

pro-

duct

should

never

be

placed

near

or

over

a

radiator

or

heat

register.

This

video

product

should

not

be

placed

in

a

built-in

installation

such

as

a

bookcase

or

rack

unless

proper

ventilation

is

provided

or

the

manufacturer’s

instructions

have

been

adhered

to.

POWER

SOURCES

—

This

video

product

should

be

operated

only

from

the

type

of

power

source

in-

dicated

on

the

marking

label.

If

you

are

not

sure

of

the

type

of

power

supply

to

your

home,

consult

your

appliance

dealer

or

local

power

company.

For

video

products

intended

to

operate

from

battery

power,

or

other

sources,

refer

to

the

operating

in-

structions.

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

LIGHTNING

—

For

added

protection

for

this

video

product

receiver

during

a

lightning

storm,

or

when

it

is

left

unattended

and

unused

for

long

periods

of

time,

unplug

it

from

the

wall

outlet

and

disconnect

the

antenna

or

cable

system.

This

will

prevent

damage

to

the

video

product

due

to

lightning

and

power-line

surges.

POWER

LINES

—

An

outside

antenna

system

should

not

be

located

in

the

vicinity

of

overhead

power

lines

or

other

electric

light

or

power

circuits,

or

where

it

can

fal!

into

such

power

lines

or

circuits.

When

installing

an

outside

antenna

system,

ex-

treme

care

should

be

taken

to

keep

from

touching

such

power

lines

or

circuits

as

contact

with

them

might

be

fatal.

OVERLOADING

—

Do

not

overload

wail

outlets

and

extension

cords

as

this

can

result

in

the

risk

of

fire

or

electric

shock.

OBJECT

AND

LIQUID

ENTRY

—

Never

push

objects

of

any

kind

into

this

video

product through

openings

as

they

may

touch

dangerous

voltage

points

or

short-out

parts

that

could

result

in

a

fire

or

electric

shock.

Never

spill

liquid

of

any

kind

on

the

video

product.

SERVICING

—

Do

not

attempt

to

service

this

video

product

yourself

as

opening

or

removing

covers

may

expose

you

to

dangerous

voltage

or

other

hazards.

Refer

ali

servicing

to

qualified

service

per-

sonnel.

POWER

LINES

GROUND

CLAMP.

SERVICE

ENTRANCE

CONDUCTORS.

ae

STAND-OFF

INSULATORS

b

DAMAGE

REQUIRING

SERVICE

Unplug

this

video

product

from

the

wall

outlet

and

refer

servicing

to

qualified

service

personnel

under

the

following

conditions:

a.

When

the

power-supply

cord

or

plug

is

dam-

aged.

b.

If

tiquid

has

been

spilled,

or

objects

have

fallen

into

the

video

product.

c.

If

the

video

product

has

been

exposed

to

rain

or

water.

d.

If

the

video

product

does

not

operate

normally

by

following

the

operating

instructions.

Adjust

only

those

controls

that

are

covered

by

the

operating

in-

structions

as

an

improper

adjustment

of

other

con-

trois

may

result

in

damage

and

will

often

require

ex-

tensive

work

by

a

qualified

technician

to

restore

the

video

product

to

its

normai

operation.

e.

If

the

video

product

has

been

dropped

or

the

cabinet

has

been

damaged.

f.

When

the

video

product

exhibits

a

distinct

change

in

performance

—

this

indicates

a

need

for

service.

REPLACEMENT

PARTS

—

When

replacement

parts

are

required,

be

sure

the

service

technician

has

used

replacement

parts

specified

by

the

manufac-

turer

or

having

the

same

characteristics

as

the

original

part.

Unauthorized

substitutions

may

result

in

fire,

electric

shock

or

other

hazards.

SAFETY

CHECK

—

Upon

completion

of

any

service

or

repairs

to

this

video

product,

ask

the

service

technician

to

perform

safety

checks

to

determine

that

the

video

product

is

in

proper

operating

condi-

tion.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA

GROUNDING

—

If

an

out-

side

antenna

Is

connected

to

the

antenna

terminal,

be

sure

the

antenna

system

is

grounded

so

as

to

provide

some

protection

against

voltage

surges

and

build

up

static

charges.

in

the

U.S.A.

section

810

of

the

National

Electrical

Code,

ANSI/NFPA

No,

70-1984,

provides

informa-

tion

with

respect

to

proper

grounding

of

the

mast

and

supporting

structure,

grounding

of

the

lead-in

wire

to

an

antenna

discharge

unit,

size

of

ground-

ing

conductors,

location

of

antenna-discharge

unit,

connection

to

grounding

electrodes,

and

re-

quirements

for

the

grounding

electrode.

See

Fig.

A.

a}

Use

No.

10

AWG

(5.3

mm?)

copper

wire,

No.

8

AWG

(8.4

mm?)

aiuminum

wire,

No.

17

AWG

(1.0

mm?)

copper-clad

steel

wire,

bronze

wire

or

targer

wire

as

ground

wire.

r

POLARIZATION

—

This

video

product

is

equipped

with

a

polarized

alternating

current

line

plug

(a

plug

fn

having

one

blade

wider

than

the

other).

This

plug

™

will

fit

into

the

power

outlet

only

one

way.

This

is

a

safety

feature.

If

you

are

unable

to

insert

the

plug

fully

into

the

outlet,

try

reversing

the

plug.

!f

the

plug

should

still

fail

to

fit,

contact

you

electrician

to

replace

your

obsolete

outlet.

Do

not

defeat

the

ERVICE

ENTRANCE

4

GRouND

safety

purpose

of

the

polarized

plug.

CGUIPMIENT

:

CLAMPS

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

at-

Foy

See

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sone

system

tention

to

cords

at

plugs,

convenience

receptacles,

eg

intenor

metal

water

pipe)

and

the

point

where

they

exit

from

the

appliance.

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antenna

lead-in

and

ground

wires

to

house

with

stand-off

insulators

spaced

from

4

feet

(1.22

meters}

to

6

feet

(1.83

meters)

apart.

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UNIT

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antenna

discharge

unit

as

closely

as

possible

to

Wise

ae

where

lead-in

enters

house.

d)

Use

jumper

wire

not

smaller

than

No.6

AWG

(13.3

mm?)

GROUND:

copper

or

equivalent

when

CLAMPS

separete

antenna-ground-

ing

electrode

ts

used.

TO

EXTERNAL

ANTENNA

TERMINALS

OF

PRODUCT

OPTIONAL

ANTENNA

GROUNDING

ELECTRODE

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U

DRIVEN

8

FEET

(2.44

m)

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APPLICATIONS

FULL

COMPLEMENT

OF

INPUT

TERMINALS:

¢

The

VS-60

is

equipped

with

4

full

sets

of

input

terminals,

(VIDEO

DISC,

CATV/AUX,

VCR

1,

VCR

2)

including

2

playback-only

terminals

for

connecting

a

video

disc

player,

cable

television

(CATV),

or

personal

computer,

and

two

in-

put

terminals

for

connecting

video

components

with

recor-

ding

functions

(e.g.

VCR).

e

An

AUDIO

input

terminal

is

furnished

for

Hi-Fi

recording

onto

VCR.

VIDEO

OUTPUT

TERMINAL

FOR

CONNECTION

TO

MONITOR

TV:

e

Allows

connection

to

a

monitor

TV

with

video

input

ter-

minals.

RF

OUTPUT

TERMINAL

FOR

CONNECTION

TO

ANORMAL

TELEVISION

SET:

e

For

television

sets

without

a

video

input

terminal,

an

RF(VHF)

output

terminal

is

also

provided.

RECORDING

SELECTOR

ALLOWS

EASY

VIDEO

COPYING

AND

HI-FI

RECORDING

ON

VCR:

¢

Combined

copying

with

VCR

1

and

VCR

2

(1

®

2,2

>

1),

copying

from

video

disc

or

CATV/AUX

to

VCR

1

or

2,

or

simultaneous

recording

onto

2

separate

VCRs

can

be

selected

with

one

touch,

without

interrupting

the

program

source

you

are

presently

enjoying.

¢

By

selecting

the

recording

selector’s

AUDIO

position,

Hi-Fi

recording

of

sound

signals

from

the

audio

inputs

to

VCR

is

possible.

(Applicable

only

to

those

VCRs

capable

of

Hi-

Fi

recording.)

Note

to

CATV

system

installer:

This

reminder

is

provided

to

call

the

CATV

system

in-

staller’s

attention

to

Article

820-22

of

the

NEC

that

pro-

vides

guidelines

for

proper

grounding

and,

in

particular,

specifies

that

“the

ground

cable

shall

be

connected

to

the

grounding

system

of

the

building,

as

close

to

the

point

of

cable

entry

as

practical.”

HIGH-PERFORMANCE

DESIGN

FOR

A

NEW

AGE

IN

HI-FI

VIDEO:

¢

Incorporates

a

high-performance

video

amplifier

for

op-

timum

performance

in

this

new

age

of

high-resolution

video

reproduction.

Frequency

response:

5

Hz

~

10

MHz.

Video

S/N:

55

dB

(monitor

output).

¢

Crosstalk

within

RF

terminal:

60

dB

(54

MHz~

216

MHz)

EQUIPPED

WITH

LUXURIOUS

AUXILIARY

FUNCTIONS:

¢

The

built-in

SIMULATED

STEREO

function

allows

playback

of

monaural

VCR

with

simulated

stereo

effect,

giving

an

added

fullness

to

the

sound.

¢

ADNR*

(Dynamic

Noise

Reduction)

circuit

is

provided

to

prevent

tape

hiss

noise

during

VCR

playback.

¢

The

VCR

1,

2

audio

input

and

output

terminals

are

fur-

nished

with

a

MONO/STEREO

selector

switch.

As

a

result,

monaural

VCR

can

be

played

back

as

is,

without

necessitating

a

special

cord.

*

©

“The

DNR

Dynamic

Noise

Reduction

System

is

authorized

for

use

by

National

Semicon-

ductor

Corporation.”

*

“DNR

is

a

trademark

of

Nationat

Semiconductor

Corporatior:.

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SELECTOR

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term

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in

the

text

is

used

with

the

meaning

of

monaural.

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@

POWER

switch/POWER

indicator

When

this

switch

is

depressed,

the

power

indicator

lights

red,

and

power

is

supplied

to

the

unit.

To

turn

power

off,

press

once

again.

@

VCR

2

INPUT

terminals

(AUDIO/VIDEO-L

(MONO),

R)

A

VCR

with

multichannel

television

sound

may

be

con-

nected.

When

a

monaural

audio

source

is

connected,

con-

nect

the

plug

to

the

L

(MONO)

terminal

only.

A

switch

built

into

the

terminal

will

switch

the

unit

to

monaural.

©

VCR

2

VHF

INPUT

terminal

To

input

a

VCR

output

signal

from

an

RF

(VHF)

output

ter-

minal,

connect

to

this

input

terminal

using.

an

F-type

plug

(sold

separately).

This

can

be

used

in

the

same

way

as

the

rear

panel

VHF

IN

(VCR

1).

The

input

RF

signal

can

be

watched

on

a

normal

television

set

connected

through

the

VHF

output

terminal.

©

VCR

2

OUTPUT

terminals

(AUDIO/VIDEO-L

(MONO),

R)

These

terminals

constantly

output

the

video

and

audio

signals

of

the

source

presently

being

viewed.

When

record-

ing

with

a

second

VCR

(portable

video,

etc.),

a

cord

is

used

to

connect

these

output

terminals

to

the

VCR’s

input

terminals.

Also,

when

a

VCR

is

connected

to

the

rear

panel

VCR

1

IN

terminals,

the

playback

is

output

through

the

VCR

2

OUTPUT

terminals,

thus

allowing

video

copying.

When

using

a

monaural

source,

connect

the

cord

to

the

L

(left)

audio

input

terminal

only.

A

switch

built

into

the

terminal

automatically

switches

the

unit

to

monaural.

@

SIMULATED

STEREO

switch

This

switch

allows

normal

monaural

signals

to

be

heard

in

simulated

stereo

sound.

Use

it,

for

example,

when

you

wish

to

listen

to

a

monaural

VCR

with

the

full

sound

normally

characteristic

of

stereo.

NOTE:

If

this

function

is

used

during

normal

stereo

playback,

an

unnatural

stereo

effect

may

be

produced.

@

DNR*

switch

(Dynamic

Noise

Reduction)

The

DNR

function

reduces

easily

heard

high-range

noise

components.

During

video

playback,

if

you

notice

high-range

hissing

noise,

press

this

switch

to

produce

easier

listening.

NOTE:

.

©

This

switch

functions

with

the

source

selected

with

the

input

selector,

and

affects

the

audio

output.

It

is

unrelated

to

the

video/audio

recording

selector.

¢

The

degree

of

high

frequency

noise

reduction

depends

on

the

kind

of

tape

used,

the

recording

level,

and

other

conditions.

@

AUDIO/VIDEO

REC

SELECTOR

This

selector

allows

you

to

select

the

video

component

source

input

to

and

output

from

this

unit

when

recording.

The

video

(or

audio)

are

output

simultaneously

from

the

VCR

1

and

VCR

2

output

terminals.

However,

a

special

circuit

is

provided

so

that

during

1

2

recording,

no

signal

is

output

to

1,

and

during

2

~

1

recording,

no

signal

is

output

to

2.

AUDIO:

To

record

audio

signals

input

to

the

audio

input

terminals

(L,R)

on

a

Hi-Fi

VCR.

1

>

2:

To

record

VCR

1

playback

signals

on

VCR

2.

’

2-1:

To

record

VCR

2

playback

signals

on

VCR

1.

CATV/AUX:

To

record

from

a

video

component

such

as

a

personal

computer's

character

data

or

CATV

broadcast.

VIDEO

DISC:

To

record

from

a

video

disc

player.

@

INPUT

SELECTORS

These

selectors

are

used

to

choose

the

various

video

input

components

connected

to

the

unit.

Recordings

from

television

programs,

records

or

other

materials

may

be

made

for

your

personal

entertainment

on-

ly;

other

uses

may

constitute

infringement

of

copyright

laws

REAR

PANEL

FACILITIES

@

VIDEO

DISC

IN

terminals

(VIDEO/AUDIO-L,

R)

Use

for

connecting

a

video

disc

player.

@

VCR

1

OUT

terminals

(VIDEO/AUDIO-L,

R)

The

video

and

audio

signals

from

the

source

presently

being

viewed

are

output

constantly

from

these

terminals.

Use

a

cord

to

connect

to

the

input

terminals

of

a

VCR

with

multichannel!

television

sound.

When

connecting

a

VCR

to

the

front

panel

VCR

2

INPUT

terminals,

the

playback

is

out-

put

at

the

VCR

1

OUT

terminals,

thus

allowing

video

copy-

ing.

When

the

audio

channel

is

monaural,

see

item

@

regar-

ding

the

MONO/STEREO

selector

switch.

@

VIDEO

OUT

terminal

(To

MONITOR

TV)

The

video

signals

from

the

video

components

connected

to

the

input

terminals

are

output

here

in

accordance

with

the

INPUT

SELECTORS.

Connect

to

the

video

input

terminal

of

a

monitor

television.

@

AUDIO

OUT

terminals

(L,

R)

Audio

signals

from

the

various

video

components

connected

to

the

input

terminals

are

output

here.

Connect

to

your

stereo

amplifier’'s

TAPE

PLAY

(INPUT)

terminals.

Also,

when

used

in

combination

with

the

Pioneer

Component

Display

(e.g.

SD-25),

these

terminals

may

be

connected

to

the

audio

input

terminals

on

the

rear

of

the

display.

@

VHF

IN

terminals

(VCR

1,

CATV/AUX,

VIDEO

DISC)

When

you

wish

to

use

a

normal

television

set

to

watch

pro-

grams

from

a

video

component,

connect

these

terminals

to

the

RF

converter

output

(Ch3

or

Ch4)

of

the

various

com-

ponents.

VCR

1:

Connect

to

the

RF

output

of

VCR

1.

CATV/AUX:

Connect

to

RF

output

of

a

CATV

ter-

minal

converter

or

other

video

compo-

nent.

VIDEO

DISC:

Connect

to

RF

output

of

video

disc

player.

AC

PUTLET—AC

120

V

BG

Hz

UNSWITCHED-

TOTAL

50

Power

cord

@

VHF

OUT

terminal

(To

TV)

When

you

wish

to

use

a

normal

television

set

to

watch

pro-

grams

from

a

video

component,

in

addition

to

connecting

.

the

various

video

components’

RF

ouptut

to

the

VHF

input

terminals,

connect

this

terminal

to

the

television’s

VHF

antenna

terminal.

When

the

unit’s

power

is

OFF,

the

RF

output

signal

of

the

component

connected

to

the

VHF

input

terminal

VCR

1

is

input

directly

to

the

television

(regardless

of

the

INPUT

SELECTOR

setting).

Accordingly,

VCR

1

can

be

used

even

when

the

power

to

the

VS-60

is

turned

OFF,

and

your

television

set

can

also

be

used

normally.

@

AC

OUTLET

—

AC

120

V

60

Hz

(UNSWITCHED

—

TOTAL

500

W

MAX)

These

outlets

may

be

used

to

connect

the

power

plugs

of

‘

your

video

components.

The

combined

consumption

of

the

connected

components

should

not

exceed

500

W.

©

CATV/AUX

IN

terminals

Use

to

connect

a

cable

television

converter

or

other

video

component.

©

VCR

1

IN

terminals

(AUDIO/VIDEO-L,

R)

Use

to

connect

a

VCR‘with

multichannel

television

sound.

@

MONO/STEREO

selector

switch

When

connecting

a

VCR

with

monaural

audio

output,

use

a

single

cord

connected

to

the

VCR

1

AUDIO

L

channel,

and

set

the

audio

selector

switch

to

the

MONO

position.

Normally,

leave

in

the

STEREO

position.

@

AUDIO

IN

terminals

(L,

R)

Normally,

connect

to

the

TAPE

REC

(OUTPUT)

terminals

of

your

stereo

amplifier.

The

audio

output

of

other

components

(e.g.

compact

disc

player)

may

also

be

connected

here.

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PANEL

TERMINAL

COVER

TO

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cover

is

designed

to

be

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finger

to

detach.

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reversing

the

direction

of

the

cover,

it

can

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stored

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left

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Also,

when

removing

the

cover,

be

sure

to

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out

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Use

for

connecting

a

video

disc

player.

@

VCR

1

OUT

terminals

(VIDEO/AUDIO-L,

R)

The

video

and

audio

signals

from

the

source

presently

being

viewed

are

output

constantly

from

these

terminals.

Use

a

cord

to

connect

to

the

input

terminals

of

a

VCR

with

multichannel

television

sound.

When

connecting

a

VCR

to

the

front

panel

VCR

2

INPUT

terminals,

the

playback

is

out-

put

at

the

VCR

1

OUT

terminals,

thus

allowing

video

copy-

ing.

When

the

audio

channel

is

monaural,

see

item

@

regar-

ding

the

MONO/STEREO

selector

switch.

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VIDEO

OUT

terminal

(To

MONITOR

TV)

The

video

signals

from

the

video

components

connected

to

the

input

terminals

are

output

here

in

accordance

with

the

INPUT

SELECTORS.

Connect

to

the

video

input

terminal

of

a

monitor

television.

@

AUDIO

OUT

terminals

(L,

R)

Audio

signals

from

the

various

video

components

connected

to

the

input

terminals

are

output

here.

Connect

to

your

stereo

amplifier’s

TAPE

PLAY

(INPUT)

terminals.

Also,

when

used

in

combination

with

the

Pioneer

Component

Display

(e.g.

SD-25),

these

terminals

may

be

connected

to

the

audio

input

terminals

on

the

rear

of

the

display.

@

VHF

IN

terminals

(VCR

1,

CATV/AUX,

VIDEO

DISC)

When

you

wish

to

use

a

normal

television

set

to

watch

pro-

grams

from

a

video

component,

connect

these

terminals

to

the

RF

converter

output

(Ch3

or

Ch4)

of

the

various

com-

ponents.

VCR

1:

Connect

to

the

RF

output

of

VCR

1.

CATV/AUX:

Connect

to

RF

output

of

a

CATV

ter-

minal

converter

or

other

video

compo-

nent.

VIDEO

DISC:

Connect

to

RF

output

of

video

disc

player.

UNSWITCHED-TOTAL,

500

Ww

MAX

Power

cord

@

VHF

OUT

terminal

(To

TV)

When

you

wish

to

use

a

normal

television

set

to

watch

pro-

grams

from

a

video

component,

in

addition

to

connecting

the

various

video

components’

RF

ouptut

to

the:

VHF

input

terminals,

connect

this

terminal

to

the

television's

VHF

antenna

terminal.

When

the

unit's

power

is

OFF,

the

RF

output

signal

of

the

component

connected

to

the

VHF

input

terminal

VCR

1

is

input

directly

to

the

television

(regardless

of

the

INPUT

SELECTOR

setting).

Accordingly,

VCR

1

can

be

used

even

when

the

power

to

the

VS-60

is

turned

OFF,

and

your

television

set

can

also

be

used

normally.

AC

OUTLET

—

AC

120

V

60

Hz

(UNSWITCHED

—

TOTAL

500

W

MAX)

These

outlets

may

be

used

to

connect

the

power

plugs

of

your

video

components.

The

combined

consumption

of

the

connected

components

should

not

exceed

500

W.

@

CATV/AUX

IN

terminals

Use

to

connect

a

cable

television

converter

or

other

video

component.

©

VCR

1

IN

terminals

(AUDIO/VIDEO-L,

R)

Use

to

connect

a

VCR:with

multichannel

television

sound.

@

MONO/STEREO

selector

switch

When

connecting

a

VCR

with

monaural

audio

output,

use

a

single

cord

connected

to

the

VCR

1

AUDIO

L

channel,

and

set

the

audio

selector

switch

to

the

MONO

position.

Normally,

leave

in

the

STEREO

position.

@

AUDIO

IN

terminals

(L,

R)

Normally,

connect

to

the

TAPE

REC

(OUTPUT)

terminals

of

your

stereo

amplifier.

The

audio

output

of

other

components

(e.g.

compact

disc

player)

may

also

be

connected

here.

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PANEL

TERMINAL

COVER

TO

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THE

COVER:

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cover

is

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cover,

it

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shown

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out

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terminal,

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antenna

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signals

waa:

VHF/UHF

signals

(NOTE

1):

Accessory

audio

cord

(NOTE

2):

Accessory

coaxial

cable

with

J-type

Audio

cord

C

Video

cord

SELECTION

OF

COMPONENTS

WHEN

USING

THE

VS-60

(When

using

a

normal

television

set)

The

following

is

an

explanation

of

how

program

sources

are

selected

when

using

the

<Connection

example

1>

on

the

preceding

page.

For

correct

operation

of

the

various

components,

consult

their

respective

Operating

Instructions.

First,

turn

ON

the

power

switches

on

the

components

and

television

set

you

wish

to

use

with

the

VS-60.

TO

WATCH

A

TELEVISION

BROADCAST

: :

Press

when

playing

back

the

video

disc

player.

(VHF,

UHF

broadcast)

Turn

the

VS-60’s

power

switch

OFF

(see

*

below).

Press

when

playing

back

VCR

1.

VCR

audio

can

be

played

__

ae

|

[ess

back

in

simulated

stereo.

|

Cee

ee)

[ed

oo

—

VCR

1

aS

a

VS-60

——

ADDO

VIDED

REC

SELECT

OR

Beer

cep

ced ced

Ce

|

[ea]

(e|

gasosssPritiiLeene

me

=———

a

ouTe

leeacéas

Press

to

monitor

CATV

broadcasts

or

_

personal

computer's

character

data.

Press

when

recording

the

audio

from

stereo

system

on

VCR

1,

2.

Stereo

system

Press

to

record

a

video

disc

on

VCR

1,

VCR

2.

*

A

Hi-Fi

VCR

can

be

used

to

listen

to

FM

broadcasts.

Press

to

record

a

CATV

broadcast

or

personal

STEREO

AMPLIFIER

OPERATION

computer's

character

data

on

VCR

1,

VCR

2.

®

Set

the

function

selector

in

accordance

with

the

input

terminal

connected

to

the

VS-60.

(Example,

press

the

TAPE

2/ADPT

switch).

:

Press

to

perform

video

copying

from

VCR

2

e

Adjust

the

volume.

to

VCR

1

When

the

television’s

audio

is

not

required,

o

:

reduce

the

volume

at

the

television.

Press

to

perform

video

copying

from

VCR

1

to

VCR

2.

¥*

When

the

power

switch

of

the

VS-60

is

OFF,

The

RF

output

signals

of

the

component

connected

to

the

VS-60's

VHF

input

terminal

(VIDEO

1)

are

input

directly

to

the

television

set

(regardless

of

the

input

selector

chosen).

Accordingly,

even

when

the

VS-60’s

power

is

OFF,

you

can

use

VCR

1

and

watch

normal

television

pro-

gramming.

8

CONNECTING

A

SYSTEM

WHEN

USING

A

MONITOR

TV

<Connection

example

2>

|

VS-60|

+

|Color

monitor]

+

|

VCR

1|

+

|

VCR

2/

+

|

Video

disc

player

+

|Cable

television

converter.

Rear

panel

connections

|

ft

N

Video

|

Left

Right

Stereo

system

|

Example:

Component

[ff

Display

(Video

cord,

audio

cord)

Audio

cord

Video

Right

Left

To

TAPE

2

terminals

VS-60

of

stereo

amplifier.

AC

QUTLET

40

120

v

6G

M7

aS

©

N

©

VER)

CATW/AUXx

VIDEO

DST

(

7

udio

cord

|

—

Power

cord

=

;

el

Video

deck

Example:

LD-700

Video

cord

with

tuner

z

VCR

1

Video

aise

player

|

Front

panel

connections

|

Video

cord

UHF

input

UHF

antenna

Audio

cord

\

rs

ed

1%

a

F

WFPONEER’

|

AUDIOJVIDEO

SELECTOR

v8-60

Output

=

AUSIG/VOED

REC

SEI

tia

a

x

rer

=

ae

oko

ee

Fmee

8

idee

li

:

a

ES

Bo

ceo

ce

Ce

=|

==

(

ig

)

Video

deck

VCR

2

(

fee

)

ceca

(to

©

MMMM?

*P

=.

at

soe

L

|

a

oO

6

of,

e)

mwa.

-

Video

signals

1

=

sy

7

“

VIDEO

IN|

JIN

a

gee,

|

VHF/UHF

signals

G

Audio

cord

C

(NOTE

1):

Accessory

audio

cord.

Video

cord

g

SELECTION

OF

COMPONENTS

WHEN

USING

THE

VS-60

(with

a

monitor

TV)

The

following

is

an

explanation

of

how

program

sources

are

selected

when

using

the

<Connection

example

2>

on

the

preceding

page.

First,

turn

ON

the

power

switches

to

the

components

and

television

set

you

wish

to

use

with

the

VS-60.

TO

WATCH

A

TELEVISION

BROADCAST

Press

when

playing

back

the

video

disc

player.

(VHF,

UHF

broadcast)

e

Press

the

video

selector

VCR

1

on

the

VS-60.

ce

disc

-®

Turn

ON

the

VCR

1

power

switch.

Example

e

Select

the

TV

channel

using

LD-700

the

VCR

1.

e

Operate

the

stereo

amplifier.

|

Press

when

playing

back

VCR

2.

|

Le

=

9

ee

L

a

JS

Qin

ao

5

Samar

[2

VCR

2

The

VCR’s

audio

can

be

heard

with

simulated

stereo

effect.

f

{

1

{

1

|

'

|

Press

when

playing

back

VCR

1.

lc

R

BUDO

/VGEO

REC

SELECTOR

ON

|

Ta

BS

BE

SAT

AU

wn

ce

ces

ca

EO

Ces.

cH

Press

to

monitor

CATV

broadcasts

or

personal

computer’s

character

data.

Press

to

record

a

video

disc

on

VCR

1,

VCR

2.

Press

to

record

personal

computer’s

character

data

on

VCR

1,

VCR

2.

*

A

HiFi

VCR

can

be

used

to

listen

to

FM

broadcasts.

STEREO

AMPLIFIER

OPERATION

¢

Set

the

function

switch

in

accordance

with

the

input

terminal

connected

to

the

VS-60.

(Exam-

Press

to

perform

tape

copying

from

VCR

2

ple:

Press

TAPE

2/ADPT).

to

VCR

1.

e

Adjust

the

volume.

Press

to

perform

tape

copying

from

VCR

1

to

VCR

2.

10

SPECIFICATIONS

RF

section

(VHF

input/output)

Reference

input

level/

1

Vp-p/75

2

input

impedance

AUDIO

section

(audio

input/output}

150

mV/10

k2

or

more

VIDEO

section

(video

input/output)

1

Vp-p/75

-

1

Vp-p

‘25

dB/75

Output

level/

Optimum

load

impedance

1

Vp-p

+0.5

dB/75

Q

150

mV

73

dB/10

k&

or

more

Gain

0

dB

Frequency

response

*

54

MHz

~

216

MHz

18dB

5

Hz

~

10

MHz

°3

dB

5

Hz

~

100

kHz

*3

dB

Crosstalk

60

dB

(54

MHz

~

216

MHz)

45

dB

(3.58

MHz)

80

dB

(1

kHz)

Channel

separation

75

dB

(1

kHz)

S/N

ratio

100

dB

(1

V)

(IHF-A

network,

short

circuit)

55

dB

(monitor

output)

Maximum

permissible

input

3

V

(1

kHz)

2

Vp-p

Input

selector

VCR

1,

VCR

2,

CATV/AUX,

VIDEO

DISC

Recording

VCR

Copy

selector

VCR1™2,VCR2»

1

CATV/AUX

®

VCR

1,

2

VIDEO

DISC

»

VCR

1,

2

Hi-Fi

Audio

recording

AUDIO

»

VCR

1,

2

Simulated

stereo

(audio

output

only)

ON/OFF

—__—_—_}__

Dynamic

noise

reduction

*DNR

(audio

output

only)

VCR

1,

VCR

2

audio

input/

output

terminals

ELECTRICAL

SECTION,

OTHERS

Power

requirements

KU,

KC

models

............cceeeeeeeee

eee

AC

120

volts,

60

Hz

S/G

model........

~AC

110/120/220/240

volts,

50/60

Hz

(Switchable

voltage)

Power

consumption

lpeue

baad

eaves

dguiints

quiets

weea

tude

oe

vee

he

teevdeses

coeieevewsl

seca

tacts

12W

Power

outlets

X3

........cceceeeeee

Unswitched,

total

500W

MAX

External

dimensions

...............

420(W)

x

60(H)

x

215(D)

mm.

16-9/16

(W)

x

2-3/8

(H)

x

8-1/2

(D)

in.

WGIGKE

seervedccricticdidaesanciahataned

eit

aentsics

2.8

kg

(6

Ib

3

oz)

ON/OFF

Stereo/Mono

selector

switch

+*

54

MHz:

2ch,

216

MHz

:13ch,

ACCESSORIES:

Operating

Instructions

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Card.

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cid.

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toseu

tees

eaedsoeeents:

1

Audio

cord

(connection

cord

with

plugs)

.........:s6see

2

Coaxial

cable

with

J-type

plug

.........ccccseccceceueeeeeeteeeneeens

1

NOTE:

Specifications

and

design

subject

to

possible

modification

without

notice

due

to

improvements.

11

BLOCK

DIAGRAM

When

POWER

switch

is

OFF,

VCR1

signals

are

OUTPUT.

VHF

OUT

75

Q

©

(to

television)

CATV/AUX

VCR20

VCR

10

VHF

IN

75

@

A

>

Cc

x

d

VIDEO

OUT

75

2

(to

monitor

television)

¢

VCR

2

(front

panel)

75

2

VIDEO

OUT

(to

VCR

video

input)

A

>

c

x

¢

VCR

1

(rear

panel)

75

$2

VIDEO

IN

75

&

<

Qa

x

i

VCR

1

{rear

panel)

AUDIO

OUT

(R)

Vi

CR20

(To

VCR

1

audio

input

(R))

VCR

1

18

VIDEO

OUT

(to

VCR

1

video

input)

|

2

1B

iw

13

ia

1£

SIMULATED)

=

STEREO

-

1

switch

Vid

i

AUDIO

OUT

(L)

dee

:

S/S

O

°

{To

stereo

amplifier

TAPE

PLAY

(L)].

CATV

—

/

/AUX

ioe

Not

included

on

R

channel

YERES

¢y

VCR

2

(front

panel)

AUDIO

OUTPUT

L

(MONO)

5

VCR1O

=

{To

VCR

2

audio

input

(L)]

2

=

uu

ox

A

e}

VCR

1

(rear

panel)

AUDIO

OUT

(L)

5

“0

|

On

—_|

BUFFER

x

©

fo

VCR

1

audio

input

(LI)

= 2

g

0

AMP.

}

Gi

S38

Moos

3

Sones

coca

ae

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Font

deriouiat

AUDIC

OAL

ot

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os

o§

amplifier

Neca

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rtiast

ts

Sakae

Sena

a

ease

ake,

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ae

a

os

TAPE

REC

{L)

5

a

S3

Vide

AUDIO

OUT

(R)

dice

aac

©

[to

stereo

amplifier

TAPE

PLAY

(R)]

CATV

©

—f

VCR

2

(front

panel)

AUDIO

OUT

(R}

/AUX

[to

VCR

2

audio

input

(R)}

—

Audio

system

(R)}

VCR16

From

stereo

——--~

AUDIO

©

amplifier

TAPE

REC

(R}

PIONEER

ELECTRONIC

CORPORATION

2-1.

Meguro

1-Chorne,

Meguro-ku,

Tokyo

153,

Japan

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ELECTRONICS

[USA]

INC.

P.O.

Box

1760,

Long

Beach,

California

90801

U.S.A.

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(B00)

421-1404,

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LTD.

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