Pioneer VSX-4950S User manual

Operating
Instructions
@ PIONEER 1.
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-4950O
VSX-4900
VSX-4800
* Illustration shows model VSX-4900S.
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how
to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power
outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However, the method of connecting and operating the unit
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.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention
to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shail be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.
{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 PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE
PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR
UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN
LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
| About the Demonstration Mode |
* The demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power j
switch while holding down the RETURN button (from power
standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the display.
* Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration.
| RETURN function
| This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready
to broadcast tuner. This is heipful during troubleshooting or when
| No sound is output. For details, refer to page 20.
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PIONEER
The Art of Entertainment
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IMPORTANT
The
fightning
Hash
with
arrowhead,
within
an
equidateral
tnangle,
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
fo
the
presence
of
uninsulated
“dangerous
voltage”
within
the
product's
‘enclosure
that
may
be
of
sufficient
magnitude
to
constitute
a
tisk
of
electric
shock
to
persons
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.
The
exclamation
point
within
an
equilateral
tiangta
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
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 operating instructions
should be retained for future reference
HEED
WARNING
—
Ali
warnings
on
the
appliance
andin
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
~
tor
example,
near
a
bathtub,
washbowi,
kitchen
sink,
laundry
tub,
in
a
wet
base-
ment.
or
near
a
swimming
pooi,
ete
LOCATION ~ The appliance shoutd be instatied in a
stable tocation
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING - The apptiance
should not be mounted to 8 wall ot ceiling
VENTILATION » The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does nat interfere with
its proper ventitation, For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings: 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
trom
heat
sources
such
#5
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
de-
scribed
in
the
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
appliance.
POWER-CORD
PROTECTION
-
Power-supply
cords
Should
be
routed
so
that
they
are
nat
likely
to
be
walked
on
or
pinched
by
items
piaced
upan
or
against
them.
Pay
particular
attention
to
cords
at
plugs,
convenience
receptacles,
and
the
point
where
they
exit
from
the
appliance
POLARIZATION
~
If
your
purchased
product
is
pro-
vided
with
a
polarized
power
plug,
please
read
the
following
instructions.
This
product
is
equipped
with
a polarized
alternating
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
satety
feature.
H
you
are
unable
to
insert
the
plug
fully
into
the
outlet,
try
reversing
the
plug.
Hf
the
plug
should
still
fail
to
fit,
contact
your
electrician
to
replace
your
obsolete
outlet.
De
not
defeat
the
satety
purpose
of
the
polarized
plug
CLEANING
-
The
appliance
should
be
cleaned
only
with
a
polishing
cloth
or
a
soft
dry
cloth.
Never
clean
with
furniture
wax,
benzine,
insecticides
or
other
volatile
fiquids
since
they
may
corrade
the
cabinet.
POWER
LINES
~
An
outdoor
antenna
should
be
located
away
from
power
lines,
NONUSE
PERIODS
~
The
power
cord
of
the
appliance
should
be
unplugged
fram
the
outlet
when
teft
un
used
for
a
tong
period
of
time.
OBJECT
AND
LIQUID
ENTRY
~
Care
should
be
taken
50
that
objects
de
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled
inte
the
enclosure
through
openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE ~ The appiiance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personnel when
@
The
power-supply
cord
or
the
plug
has
been
dam
aged
@ Objects have failen, oF liquid has been spilled into
€ appliance
@ The apptiance has been exposed to rain.
e
e
The appliance does not appear to operate normally
of exhibits @ marked change in perfarmance
The appliance has been dropped or the enctosure
damaged
SERVICING
~
The
user
shouid
not
attempt
to
service
the
appfiance
beyond
that
described
in
the
opera
ting
instructions.
For
all
other
servicing,
contact
the
nearest
Pioneer
authorized
service
center.
GROUND.
CLAMP
—
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
—
OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
~
If
an
outside
an:
Tenna
is
connected
to
the
antenna
terminal,
he
sure
the
antenna
system
is
grounded
so as
to
provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and
built
up
static
charges.
in
the
U.S.A.
section
810
of
the
National
Electrical
Code,
ANS!/NEPA
No,
70:
1984,
provides
informa
tion
with
respect
to
proper
grounding
of
the
mast
and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of
the
lead-in
wise
to
an
antenna
discharge
unit,
size
of
grounding
conductors,
location
of
antenna
discharge
unit,
connection
to
grounding
electrodes,
and
require.
ments
for
the
grounding
electrode,
See
Fig.
A.
CART
~
An
appliance
and
cast
combination
should
be
moved
with
care,
Quick
stops,
excessive
force,
and
uneven
surfaces
may
cause
the
appliance
and
cart
combination
to
overturn.
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
» DISCHARGE UNIT
NEC SECTION 810 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
{NEC SECTION 810 21)
~ GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
INEC ART 250, PART Hi
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connections...
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PANEL
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DIRECT
ACCESS
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AUTO
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TUNING.
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MULTI-ROOM
AND
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Receiver
Control
buttons
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other
compon
Programming
teeters
TROUBLESHOOTING.
SPECIFICATIONS
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|
BEFORE
OPERATING,
ADJUST
THE
POSITION
OF
THESE
SWITCHES
|
TWO
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCHES
_|
L EER LCS EET T AI
Only
multi-voltage
models
are
provided
with
these
switches.
US.,,
Canadian,
European,
U.K.
and
Australian
models
are
not
provided
with
these
switches.
Mains
voltages
in
Saudi
Arabia
are
127
V
and
220
V
only.
Never
use
this
modet
with
110
V
setting
in
Saudi
Arabia.
The
line
voltage
selector
switches
are
on
the
rear
panel.
Before
your
model
is
shipped
from
the
factory,
these
switches
are
set
to
the
power
requirements
of
the
destination.
Check
that
they
are
set
properly
before
plugging
the
power
card
into
the
household
wall
socket.
If
the
voltage
is
not
properly
set
or
if
you
move
to
an
area
where
the
voltage
requirements
differ,
adjust
the
selector
switches
as
follows.
1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.
2.
First,
insert
a
screwdriver
in
the
groove
of
the
voltage
selector
at
the
right,
and
adjust
so
that
the
tip
of
the
groove
points
to
the
voltage
value
of
your
area.
3.
Next,
insert
a
screwdriver
in
the
groove
of
the
voltage
selector
at
the
left
and
adjust
until
the
voltage
is
the
same
as
at
the
right.
TWO VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
220V
240 V
110 V
120-127 V
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NOTE:
Both
switches
must
be
in
the
same
switch
setting;
atherwise,
unit
can
be
damaged.
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(Not
available
on
U.S.
and
Canadian
model
)
The
unit
has
been
factory
preset
to
the
channel
allocation
and
de-
emphasis
value
for
the
area
in
which
it
is
to
be
sold.
If
these
values
are
set
incorrectly,
the
frequency
display
may
stop
at
the
wrong
frequency,
or
sound
may
be
distorted,
resulting
in
an
inability
to
reproduce
reception
signals
at
their
proper
sound
quality.
For
this
reason,
be
sure
to
confirm
that
the
values
are
set
correctly
before
first
using
the
unit,
{100 kHz/10 kHz/75 ys) position:
Set
to
this
position
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
step
of
100
kHz,
AM
10
kHz,
and
de-emphasis
75
ps.
[50 kHz/9 kHz/50 us} position:
Set
to
this
position,
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
step
of
50
kHz,
AM
9
kHz,
and
de-emphasis
50
ys.
NOTE:
When
unsure
about
the
channel
allocation
and
de-emphasis
values
for
your
area,
consuft
your
dealer
for
correct
information.
50 kHz/50 us 100 kH2z/75 us <4 FM
9kHz 10 kHz “AM
if
(_)
CHANNEL STEP
FM DE-EMPHASIS

| FEATURES ;
The
VSX-4800/VSX-4900S/VSX-4950S/VSX-51
combines
the
functions
of
receiver,
wireless
remote
control,
audio-visual
selector
and
surround
processor.
It
will
play
a
central
role
in
your
enjoyment
of
audio-
video
media.
¢
BUILT-IN
DIGITAL
DELAY,
DOLBY
SURROUND
CIRCUIT
You
can
enjoy
STUDIO
and
SIMULATED
surround
playback.
And
thanks
to
the
built-in
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
decoder,
you
can
also
enjoy
the
superb
imaging
and
sensation
of
movement
provided
by
DOLBY
SURROUND
when
using
software
bearing
the
DOLBY
SURROUND
|
mark.
(When
not
using
rear
speakers,
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
Tets
you
enjoy
the
ambience
of
a
wide,
spacious
sound field.)
With
SIMULATED
and
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
changing
the
delay
time
lets
you
enjoy
a
wider
sound
field
effect.
*
LARGE,
MOTOR-DRIVEN
VOLUME
KNOB
The
farge
volume
knob
contributes
to
operational
convenience
and
positive
response.
You
can
even
operate
it
via
remote
control.
When
you
change
the
volume
setting
using
the
remote
control
unit,
the
knob
turns
by
itself,
making
it
easy
to
keep
track
of
the
current
setting.
¢
VIDEO
SIGNAL
SELECTOR
(Simulcast
function)
Allows
free
combination
of
various
audio-visual
sources
during
playback
and
over-dubbing,
enabling
you
to
produce
your
own
original
video
product.
*
TWO-WAY
VCR
COPYING
AND
MONITORING
VCR
1
~
VCR
2:
Copying
of
video
cassette
lapes
can
be
performed
in
either
direction.
LD
—
VCR
1,
VCR
2:
Allows
simultaneous
production
of
two
copies
fram
video
disc
or
compact
disc
with
video.
*
ACOUSTIC
MEMORY
FUNCTION
Five
types
(A—E)
of
tone
contro!
settings
can
be
preset.
The
settings
for
loudness
and
flat
tone
sesponse
functions
can
also
be
selected
quickly.
*
CUSTOM
MEMORY
FUNCTION
Stations
can
be
preset
according
to
the
genre
of
the
materia!
broadcast,
and
Memory
Scan
of
a
particular
genre
can
be
carried
out.
*
90/60/30-MINUTE
SLEEP
TIMER
FUNCTION
[VSX-4800
AND
VSX-4900S]
*
MULTI-ROOM
REMOTE
JACK
The
optional
MR-
100
Multi-room
remote
control
unit
can
be
connected
to
the
Multicom
remote
iN
jack.
[VSX-51/VSX-4950S]
©
MULTI-ROOM
&
SOURCE
Using
this
unit
in
combination
with
the
optional
MR-100
Multi-Room
System
Remote
Controt
Sensor
Unit
lets
you
enjoy
different
sources
in
different
rooms
at
the
same
time.
[VSX-4800 ONLY)
*
AV
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
With
the
attached
remote
control
unit
you
can
operate
any
Pioneer
audio
or
video
component
bearing
the
mark.
IVSX-4900S/VSX-4950S/VSX-51]
¢
AV
PROGRAMMABLE
REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
With
the
attached
programmable
remote
control
unit,
you
can
operate
any
Pioneer
audio
or
video
component
bearing
the
§3}
mark.
if
you
use
the
LEARN
function,
remote
commands
of
components
not
bearing
the
mark
can
be
memorized,
giving
you
remote
control
over
a
component’s
functions.
You
can
also
use
the
MULTI-COMMAND
to
memorize
up
to
seven
commands
in
order,
letting
you
transmit
them
at
the
push
of
a
single
button.
[VSX-4950S/VSX-51]
*
RECORDING
SELECTOR
Without
using
the
input
selector
this
lets
you
select
the
source
to
record
on
a
VCR
or
cassette
deck.
|
ACCESSORY
ITEMS
_
FM
T-type
Antenna
AM
Loop
Antenna
VSX-4800
|
SS
Remote
control
unit
Dry
cell
batteries
isize
“AAA”
{RO3/UM-4))
|
VSX-4800S,
VSX-49508
and
VSX51
!
i
I
1
Alkaline dry cell batteries
(size
“AA”
(LR6/AM-3))
Audio/Video
prograrnmable
(_femote contro} unit
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BLOCK
DIAGRAM
[VSX-4800/VSX-4900S]
AUDIO
[VSX-51/VSX-4950S]
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wn
SURROUND
EFFECT
This
unit
has
@
built-in
surround
processor
for
adding
presence
and
an
expansive
effect
to
the
sound.
¢ STUDIO:
Select
this
position
to
enjay
the
effect
of
listening
to
music
in
a
recording
studio,
The
source
sound
is
output
as
it
is
through
the
front
speakers,
with
reverberation
output
through
the
rear
speakers.
This
is
particularly
suitable
for
a
source
that
has
a
lot
of
reverberation,
° SIMULATED:
The
“SIMULATED”
creates
effects
of
reverberated
and
reflected
sound
from
the
walls
and
ceiling
similar
to
a
concert
hall.
These
sound-effects
added
to
the
actual
sound
from
the
source
make
you
feel
as
if
you
were
in
a
more
expanded
space.
The
different
ranges
of
the
expanded
space
can
be
set
by
the
DELAY
TIME
button.
Set
the
Delay
Time
to
16
ms
or
20 ms
for
a
live-house
concert.
For
chamber
music,
set
to
20
ms.
For
orchestrai
music,
set
to
30
ms.
The
“SIMULATED”
also
gives
effects
on
monaural
sources
by
outputting
the
reverberated
sound
from
rear
speakers
while
keeping
the
output
sound
from
front
speakers
as
it
is.
Turn
on
the
“SIMULATED”
for
a
monaural
source
to
gain
effective
surround
playback.
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*
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
Choose
this
setting
for
movies
and
music
{especially
Video
Discs
and
video
tapes
bearing
the
[J(][Dousy
suRROUND]
marki
playback.
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
continuously
detects
the
size
and
direction
of
the
dominant
signal
and
cancels
undesirable
crosstalk,
thereby
providing
signaf
emphasis.
It
makes
you
clearly
perceive
the
directions
where
music
comes
from.
Real
flow
of
sound
also
can
be
re-created
naturally
using
this
feature.
You
can
feel
as
if
being
in
the
outstanding
and
expansive
sound
field,
¢
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
Combining
the
rear
speaker
signal
with
that
of
the
front
speakers
results
in
your
being
able
to
enjoy
a
regenerated
sound
field
which
has
comparatively
more
presence
and
a
more
expansive
feeling
from
the
front
3
channels
(front
L,
front
R,
and
center
speakers)
than
that
of
ordinary
stereo
regeneration,

SURROUND EFFECT
[For
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
and
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC]
You can choose fram the following settings:
Center Mode Choices:
* OFF — Sets this position for DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND input
balance adjustment.
When using a center spea
*
NORMAL
—
Low
range
frequencies,
which
have
little
effect
on
directionality
and
positioning,
are
routed
to
the
left
and
right
front
speakers.
So
you
can
use
a
relatively
small
size
speaker
as
the
center
speaker,
*
WIDE
—
If
you
use
a
large
size
center
speaker,
choose
this
setting,
The
full
frequency
range
of
the
Dolby
Surround
center
channel,
from
low
to
high,
is
routed
to
the
center
speaker.
When
not
using
a
center
speaker;
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
¢
PHANTOM
—
The
signal
which
would
have
been
sent
to
the
center
speaker
is
divided
equally
between
the
left
and
right
front
speakers
When
using
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
a
delay
time
setting
of
20
ms
is
commonly
used.
Use
a
different
setting
if
you
prefer.
Even
if
they
do
not
bear
the
gd
DOLBY
SURROUND
|
=
mark,
some
video
recardings
may
be
Dolby
Surround
encoded.
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
can
be
used
with
stereo
sources
not
encoded
with
DOLBY
SURROUND.
Choose
the
SIMULATED
mode
if
the
source
sound
signal
is
mono.
Little
or
no
sound
will
be
heard
from
the
surround
speakers
if
the
STUDIO
or
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
mode
is
selected
With
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
monaural
source
sound
will
be
heard
only
from
the
center
channel
at
settings
other
than
the
PHANTOM
position,
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
i
Corporation.
Additionally
licensed
under
one
or
more
of
the
following
patents:
U.S.
numbers
3,632,886,
3,746,792
and
3,959,590;
Canadian
numbers
1,004,603
and
1,037,877.
“Dolby”’
and
the
double-D
symbol
Ooo
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
|
;
Fabriqué
sous
licence
de
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation
et
sous
un ou
plusiers
des
brevets
suivants:
U.S.A.
3,632,886,
|
|
3,746,792,
et
3,959,590;
Canada
1,004,603
et
1,037,877.
DOLBY
etle
symbole
double-D
[]Q
sont
des
marques
de
Dolby
Speaker installation Example for Surround
To
get
the
most
out
of
the
surround
system,
place
the
speakers
as
shown
below.
An example of speaker positioning
Center speaker
FRONT
Front left
speaker
Rear left
speaker
if
the
rear
speakers
are
positioned
at
an
extreme
distance,
the
surraund
tevel
becomes
unable
to
adjust
and
the
surround
effect
will
not
be
fully
achieved.
| Note:
|
Dolby
Surround
will
not
operate
correctly
if
the
signal
passes
through
a
graphic
equalizer.
When
using
Dolby
Surround,
turn
off
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
or
set
|
the
graphic
equalizer
for
flat
response
or
to
its
“through”
(or
off}
(_setting,
if
you
have
one
in
use.
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
and
approximately
six
feet
from
each
other.
*
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.
* Rear speakers are best positioned slightly above ear level.
SIMULATED STEREO
This
function
transforms
monaural
signals
into
simulated
stereo
sound.
Use
it
when
you
wish
to
experience
a
sense
of
stereo
presence
when
listening
to
AM
broadcasts,
and
other
monaural
signal
sources.
NOTE: .
The
simulated
stereo
function
can
also
be
used
with
stereo
sound
Sources, but it will result in an effect somewhat different from the normal
stereo sound.
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Setting
Up
the
AM
Antenna
*
Insert
the
claw
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
groove
in
}
the
leg,
|
*
Place
the
antenna
on
a
level
surface
and
rotate
it
to
locate
the
orientation
that
yields
the
best
reception.
*
Use
the
attachment
hole
in
the
leg
to
screw
to
wall
or
other
focation,
then
insert
the
claw
on
the
bottom
of
the
antenna
into
the
groove
in
the
leg
(fixing
the
antenna
in
the
direction
that
gives
| the best reception).
i
eae. Y
(, Lead wire
Lead wire
CONNECTING
THE
POWER
CORD
(For
U.S.
and
Canadian
models)
i
Household
electrical
outlets
are
provided
with
specific
polarity,
a
live
side
and
a
neutral
(ground)
side.
This
unit
utilizes
such
polarity
in
order
to
improve
sound
quality.
As
shown
in
the
illustration,
be
sure
to
insert
the
power
plug
so
that
its
blades
match
the
width
of
slots
in
the
outlet.
AC wall socket |
Long slot is neutral
{ground) side.
insert the wide blade into —-@
the ground side slot.
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~
=e
ied
«Ss
Precaution
regarding
installation
position
of
cassette
|
deck.
lf
the
cassette
deck
is
installed
in
the
®
positions
shown
in
the
|
H
drawing
below,
it
may
be
adversely
affected
during
playback.
if
i
|
possible,
it’s
better
to
install
it
in
the
®
position.
‘fe =) (
MS
8
ee
ss

CONNECTIONS
rAEry 4 ERE Re 1 NOTE FOR FM T-TYPE ANTENNA
|
BASIC
AUDIO
SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS
|
Stretch
the
antenna
out
to
its
full
length,
and
affix
it
to
a
wail,
etc.
NOTE FOR AM LOOP ANTENNA
The antenna should be placed at a distance from the receiver, and should
not be allowed to touch metallic objects.
Avoid placing it near CD players, personal computers, television sets,
Accessory and other devices generating radio frequencies.
FM-T type antenna
Accessory AM
Loop antenna
CD player
Turntable
rec | [PLAY
INPUT OUTPUT
“Cassette
deck
1/DAT
furntable
{Power
cord
connection
example}
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CONNECTIONS
[BASIC
VIDEO
SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS
_
VIDEO AUDIO
OUT OUT
© 8
Ne
Pere
LD player
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a
CONNECTIONS
[ SPEAKER CONNECTIONS -
Front/Rear speaker cord __.
connection si oe 7
@) Push the lever up.
| @ Insert the cord.
@ Pull the fever back.
aes a eh caniel
NOTE:
Use speakers of impedance 8 2 —~ 16 2
Center speaker cord
connection
@ Push and keep the lever up.
@) Insert the cord.
@) Release the lever,
S)
NOTE:
When
connecting
a
super
woofer
system
such
as
the
Pioneer
S-W1000,
connect
it
to
the
same
speaker
terminals
(A
or
B}
to
which
the
front
Speakers
are
connected.
Connecting
the
front
speakers
and
super
woofer
system
to
terminals
A
and
8
respectively
will
result
in
reduced
volume from the front speakers.
Front
(R)
Super
woofer
Front
{(L)
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ss
CONNECTIONS
| APPLICATIONS
INPUT OUTPUT
ll erelk
| NOTE:
|
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
and
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
will
not
Operate
correctly
if
the
signal
passes
through
a
graphic
equalizer.
|
When
using
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND
or
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC,
|
turn
off
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
or
set
the
graphic
equalizer
be
flat
response
or
to
its
“through”
{or
off)
setting,
if
you
have
one
in
use.
cae
——
|
When using a graphic equalizer
To Land R
PLAY jacks
From L and R
REC jacks
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CONNECTIONS
[ MULTLROOM CONNECTIONS _
{Set-up example]
y
Speakers B |
| , \g
7 I
Zz av
Remote control unit ra
~~ \
Speakers A
a
,
LNG?
Z le - AIV system (including VSX-4800,
U4
4)
VSX-49008,
VSX-4950S
or
VSX-51)
ate AN
NOTE:
Be careful nat to make the wrong connections
for CONTROL IN/OUT {black} and MULTI
ROOM REMOTE IN {green},
i ¢ if you connect to the CONTROL jacks of
i other components, such as a CO player or
cassette deck, bearing the SRI mark, you
can also enjoy remote control of these
components from Sub Room. (For details
concerning connections, refer to page 16.)
\|\ ane oe /
SI ia
* Illustration shows model VSX-49008,
Main Room Sub Room
Speaker (L)
Speaker {R)
TV monitor
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CONNECTIONS
MULTI-ROOM AND SOURCE CONNECTIONS (VSX-51/VSX-4950S) =
NOTE:
Be careful not to make the wrong connections
for CONTROL IN/OUT (black) and MULTI-
ROOM REMOTE IN (green).
* if you connect to the CONTROL jacks of
other components, such as a CD player or
cassette deck, bearing the sR mark, you
ig em {including VSX-4950S, 2
Mi or VSX-51) can also enjoy remote control of these
} AS i components from Sub Room. (For details
m
Main Ro
seal bed i tions, refer t 16.
Frént Soeakers concerning connections, refer to page 16.)
eens OSE ne ee a es S |
VIDEO
yy
Speaker (L} TV monitor Speaker (R)
Sa a
a
AC walt socket
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2
ane)
ee
ee
VSX-51/VSX-4950S
[
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[
VSX-4800/VSX-4900S

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
@: FM/AM ANTENNA terminals
Use these antenna terminals for reception of normal FM and AM
broadcasts.
@) GND terminal
Connect the tumtable ground fead to this terminal.
@ PHONO input jacks
Connect to the output cables from a turntable.
() CD input jacks
Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
@) TAPE 1/DAT jacks
Use these to connect the first cassette deck or first DAT (digital audio
tape) deck.
Connecting for Recording
The tape recarding jack (REC) on the cassette deck or DAT should be
connected to the REC side of the TAPE 1/DAT jack on the receiver with
a pin plug connecting cord.
Connecting for Playback
Connect the PLAY jack on the cassette deck or DAT to the PLAY side
of the TAPE 1/DAT jack on the receiver with a pin plug connecting cord.
(©) TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks
Connect the second cassette deck to these jacks.
Connecting for Recording
The tape recording jack (REC) on the cassette deck should be connected
to the REC side of the TAPE 2 MONITOR jack on the receiver with a
pin plug connecting cord.
Connecting for Playback
Connect the TAPE PLAY jack on the cassette deck to the PLAY side
of the TAPE 2 MONITOR jack on the receiver with a pin plug connecting
cord.
@ VIDEO OUT (TV MONITOR) jack
Connect to monitor TV or to TV sets with video input terminals for
watching program materials from a VCR 1, 2 or LD player connected
to this unit.
@LD jacks
{VIDEO IN}
When watching the video image from a LD player, connect its VIDEO
OUTPUT jacks here.
[AUDIO IN (L, Ri}
When playing back the audio channel from a LD player, connect its
AUDIO OUTPUT jacks here.
@VCR 1 jacks
{VIDEO OUT]
When copying program materia! from the video component connected
to the VCR 2 or LD jacks, connect to the VIDEO INPUT jacks of the
VCR used for recording.
{AUDIO OUT {L, R})
When copying program material from the video component connected
to the VCR 2 or LD jacks, or when recording music from an audio
component source, connect to the AUDIO INPUT jacks of the VCR used
for recording.
[VIDEO IN]
When monitoring the video image from a VCR used for playing, connect
its VIDEO OUTPUT jacks here.
[AUDIO IN (L, RH
When monitoring the audio channel from a VCR used for playing,
connect its AUDIO OUTPUT jacks here.
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@ VCR 2 jacks
{VIDEO OUT]
When copying prograrn material from the video component connected
to the VCR 1 or LD jacks, connect to the VIDEO INPUT jacks of the
VCR used for recording,
{AUDIO OUT {L, R}}
When copying program materials from the video component connected
to the VCR 1 or LD jacks, or when recording music from an audio
component source, connect to the AUDIO INPUT jacks of the VCR used
for recording.
[VIDEO IN}
When monitoring the video image from a VCR used for copying, connect
its VIDEO OUTPUT jacks here,
[AUDIO IN {L, R)}j
When monitoring the audio channel from a VCR used for copying,
connect its AUDIO OUTPUT jacks here.
@) REAR SPEAKERS terminals
Connect the rear speakers to these terminals.
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 came into contact with each other.
Use rear speakers of impedance 89 - 162.
@ CONTROL IN/OUT jacks
IN: Connect this jack to other Pioneer components (main unit or remote
control unit) when using those components to control this unit,
OUT: Connect this jack to other Pioneer components when using the
remote control of this unit to control the other components.
NOTE:
The receiver's remote sensor does not function when a plug is inserted
in IN jack. To operate, point the remote control unit at the remote sensor
on the component to which the receiver’s IN jack is connected.
When using the MR- 7100
Receiver Pioneer component
bearing the mark, T
Remote To the CONTROL IN
control jack of the Pioneer
unit component bearing
the a mark.
Remote control unit
@3 MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN jack
Connect to the separately sold MR- 100 Muiti-Room remote control unit.
@ CENTER SPEAKER terminals
Connect the center speaker to these terminals.
NOTE:
De 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.
Use center speakers of impedance 8 2-16 2.

@) FRONT SPEAKERS terminals
A: Connect to the first set of speakers.
8B: Connect to the second set of speakers.
Speaker lead wire preparation and connection.
i Cutter 2
~ J } Speaker cable
i
410 mm (3/8 in)
Twist the strands.
@ Push up Pull down.
@® Insert
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the terminals
or touch any ather conductors. Malfunctions or breakdowns may occur
when conductors come into contact with each other.
Use speakers of impedance 8 2-- 76 2.
AC OUTLETS
[U.S. and Canadian models]
[SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W (0.8 A) MAX)
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the
receiver's POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of
connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A).
{UNSWITCHED 200 W (1.6 A) MAX]
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver
is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of the connected
equipment should not exceed 200 W (1.6 A)
The equipment should be disconnected by removing the power plug
from the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.
{Multi-voltage model]
SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W MAX
Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the
receiver’s POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of
connected equipment should not exceed 100 W.
UNSWITCHED 100 W MAX
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether the receiver
is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption of the connected
equipment should not exceed 100 W.
NOTE:
* This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from
the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacation.
* Do not connect appliances with high pawer consumption such as
heaters, irons, or television sets to these AC OUTLETS in order to
avoid overheating and fire risk:
This can cause the receiver to maifunction.
| CAUTION:
| DO NOT CONNECT MONITOR OR TV SET.
i
j
|
Hy
REAR PANEL FACILITIES
@ Power cord
@@ VIDEO OUT {MULTI-ROOM)} jack
(VSX-51/VSX-4950S)
Connect the TV monitor for use in Sub room.
@2 MULTI-ROOM SPEAKERS terminais
(VSX-51/VSX-49508S)
Connect Muiti-Room & Source Sub-Room speakers.
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.
Use rear speakers of impedance 8 2-- 16 2.
POWER-CORD CAUTION |
Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging
the cord and never touch the power cord when your hands are wet as
this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit,
a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never
make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords
should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A
damaged power cord can cause fire or give you an electrical shock.
Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask
your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a
replacement.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
® ©©0©® & ©®
[ VSX-4800/VSX-4900S
* |flustration shows model VSX-4800.
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@ POWER STANDBY/ON switch/STANDBY indicator
This is the switch for electric power.
ON: When set to the ON position, power is supplied and the unit
becomes operational.
STANDBY: When set to STANDBY position, the main power fiow is
cut and the unit is no longer fully operational. A minute flow
of power feeds the unit to maintain operation readiness.
The STANDBY indicator lights when the power is STANDBY, and goes
out during ON.
[Timer ON/OFF possible!
When the unit is switched ON, ON/OFF control can be performed by
means of the optional timer.
NOTE:
When the power is initially turned ON, muting will be applied to prevent
sound from being output for about 5 seconds.
@VV-SIGNAL (VIDEO SIGNAL) SELECTOR button
Use to change the video signal in sequence leaving the sound
unchanged.
[~ * VCR 1 VCR 2 ~~ LD ~ OFF -
The current setting is shown by an indicator on the display section.
@) Remote sensor
@ TUNING buttons
+. Performs tuning from the currently displayed station frequency in
ascending frequency order,
~ : Performs tuning in order of descending frequencies.
@® BAND (FM/AM) button
Use this to switch between FM and AM frequency band reception.
(© STATION CALL buttons
Up to 30 FM or AM stations can be preset at random.
These buttons are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
stations, FM AUTO/MONO mode.
NOTE:
Pressing a BAND button or STATION CALL button will select TUNER
as the source, regardless of what ather listening source or function was
Selected.
@ BALANCE buttons
Use them to adjust the sound volume balance between feft 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.
NOTE: x
The left-right sound volume balance cannot be adjusted on the rear
speakers.
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@ SURROUND MODE selector buttons
STUDIO:
Select this setting to enjoy the effect of listening to music in a recording
Studio.
SIMULATED:
Select this setting when listening to music or a monaural source, etc.
With a monaural source, a much better surround effect is achieved if
it is used together with SIMULATED STEREO.
DOLBY PRO: LOGIC SURROUND:
Select this setting when watching video tapes or video discs bearing
the Df] [patsy sumrouno] mark.
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC:
Select this setting when stereo-source regeneration and rear
speakers are not connected and you wish to use the front L, front R,
and center speakers to enjoy audio/visual material bearing the
DI footy suanouno} mar
@ DELAY TIME button
Operates when the SIMULATED or DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
made is ON.
Switches to surround delay time in 8 steps. For DOLBY PRO LOGIC
SURROUND, 20 ms is standard.
Changes in 2 ms steps.
+ 28 ms—> 30 ms
= 16ms— 18 ms~>
@® SIMULATED STEREO button
Press to produce a simulated stereo effect when listening to monaural
sources (for example, normal AM or TV broadcasts},
“SIMULATED STEREO”’ appears on the display section.
NOTE:
* This effect is not produced through the rear speakers.
* Use with the SURROUND MODE in the OFF.
@) MUTING button
Press to temporarily cut off the sound volume. The display section
MUTING indicator will flash. When pressed again, the sound will return
to its previous level.
@ MASTER VOLUME control
Use it to simultaneously adjust the sound volume from the front, center
and rear speakers.
(3) SPEAKERS buttons (A, B) & OFF = ON
ON/OFF switches for the A and B speaker systems.
NOTE:
No sound will be heard thorough the speakers when both A and B
buttons are depressed if only one set of speakers has been connected
to either A or B SPEAKERS terminais.
@® PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. Set all SPEAKERS
A and B switches to OFF if you want to cut the sound from speakers
and listen to it only through the headphones. =
@ MEMORY button
Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current
broadcast band, reception frequency, and FM AUTO/MONO mode.
This button is also used to input station names {see page 24}, and
custom memory operation.
4 NAME button
This button is used when inputting station names (see page 24)
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
G3} FM MODE AUTO/MONO button
Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when listening
to FM broadcasts. The monaural mode has been selected when the FM
MONO indicator in the display section is lit.
Auto stereo mode:
Normally, feave in this mode for reception. When a stereo FM broadcast
is received, it will be automatically reproduced in stereo.
Monaural mode:
When receiving distant stations or stations with weak broadcast signais,
the input signal may be weak, thus resuiting in increased noise during
EM stereo broadcasts. In this event, setting the receiver to the monaural
mode will reduce the noise. In this case, however, FM stereo broadcasts
will be reproduced in monaural sound.
NOTE:
This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.
G8 TUNING buttons
AUTO/MANUAL TUNING selector button: (Page 22, 23)
Use to select the tuning mode. To select the AUTO tuning mode, press
this button to light the AUTO TUNING indicator in the display section.
To select the MANUAL tuning mode, switch off the AUTO TUNING
indicator.
AUTO tuning
When the — or + TUNING button is pressed, the receiver automatically
scans the broadcast station frequencies. When a broadcast is detected,
the scanning stops at that frequency.
NOTE:
Pressing the TUNING button {— or +} while scanning is taking place
causes scanning to stop.
MANUAL tuning
This lets you manually tune to particular broadcast frequencies. Each
press of the + or — button raises or lowers the frequency by one tuning
step. For continuous scanning, keep the button pressed, then release
it to stop scanning.
DIRECT ACCESS TUNING button:
When this button is pressed, the STATION CALL buttons function as
ten-key number buttons for direct input of the desired reception
frequency. Press again to cancel this mode.
if the input station falls outside of the receiver's tuning range, the display
section will display a message: ‘UPPER’ if the frequency is too high
and “LOWER” if it is too low (see page 22).
HITS (Hyper Intelligent Tuning System) button: (Page 25)
Press this button, and search automatically begins up and down the
frequency for stations that can be received. When a station that can
be received is found, the search operation stops.
@) CUSTOM MEMO SEL button
Recall a genre name with this button.
@® SCAN button
Operate when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to TUNER. Station
frequencies assigned to the STATION CALL buttons are tuned in, one
after another, beginning with the current station no., for approximately
5 seconds each, The display section SCAN indicator will light. Press
the button again and the tuner remains tuned in to the station piaying
when the button was pressed the second time.
Station frequencies not assigned station numbers in the memory are
skipped.
When you have selected a CUSTOM MEMORY genre, memory scan
is performed on the stations in that genre.
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@ INPUT SELECTOR buttons
VER 1: Press when performing playback on a first VCR unit.
VCR 2: Press when performing playback on a second VCR unit.
LD: Press when performing playback on a LD player.
TAPE 1/DAT: Press when performing playback on a DAT or cassette
deck.
TAPE 2 MONITOR: Press when performing playback on a second
cassette deck or second DAT and when monitoring recording.
CD: Press when playing compact discs on @ CD player.
TUNER: Press when listening to radio broadcasts.
PHONO: Press when playing records on turntable.
@ TREBLE controf buttons
Use to adjust the high-frequency level. Press the + button to increase
the high-frequency level, and the ~ button to decrease it.
The TONE indicator appears on the display section.
When both buttons (+, ~} of the TREBLE control are pressed
simultaneously, the treble response will be set to the flat {normal}
condition.
@ BASS control buttons
Use to adjust the low-frequency level. Press the + button to increase
the low-frequency ievei, and the — button to decrease it.
The TONE indicator appears on the display section.
When both buttons (+, ~) of the BASS control are pressed
simultaneously, the bass response will be set to the flat (normal)
condition,
@ ACOUSTIC buttons
MEMORY:
Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the sound quality
{tone control condition). Press again to cancel this mode.
SELECT:
* This button is used to preset the five acoustic memories (A—E).
* This button is also used to recall previously set sound quality settings.
Each time you press the button, the sound quality setting advances
in the order shown below.
i FLAT——>+ LOUDNESS ——+ A= Ba C > Da al
FLAT: For flat {normal} frequency response.
LOUDNESS: Emphasizes the low- and high- frequency ranges.
Produces a fuller sense of sound, particularly when listening at low
volume.
A-—E: Memorized acoustic memory settings.
@) RETURN button
Press this button to return the receiver into the initial state. TUNER is
selected at this initial state. Adjust the sound level by using the MASTER
VOLUME control.
*
TAPE
2
MONITOR
.....
OFF
*
V-SIGNAL
SELECTOR
....
OFF
*
SURROUND
MODE
.....
OFF
«
flat
*
MUTING
.
OFF
*
BALANCE.
.
CENTER
*
FUNCTION
«.
TUNER
*
STATION
CALL
........
1
CH
When a station is not in 1 CH, stations are searched from 1 CH by the
HITS function.
NOTE:
if no sound is output after the RETURN button is pressed, make sure
that SPEAKERS buttons are turned on.
@ Surround INPUT BALANCE control
This knob is for adjusting the balance of the DOLBY PRO LOGIC
SURROUND and DOLBY 3 CH LOGIC input signal. To adjust, apply a
monaural sound signal and rotate until the rear sound becomes minimal
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