Pioneer VSX-605S User manual

Operating
Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product,
Please read through these operating instructions so you will know
how to operate your model properly. After you have finished
reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future
reference.
in some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and
power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the
explanatory drawings. However the method of connecting and
operating the unit is the same.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
{For U.S. and Canadian models]
The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel.
Piease 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.
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.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND
THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
[Round 2-pin a plug model PAL
@ The demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power
switch while holding down the RETURN button (from power
standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the
display. When this mode is set, SURROUND settings will be
set to the initial values.
@ Press any button to cancel the demonstration.
WARNING: to prevent FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
RETURN function
This function returns the unit to its initial settings with the
tuner ready to receive a broadcast. This is helpful during
troubleshooting or when no sound is output. For details, refer
to page 14.
RESET function
Set the MASTER VOLUME to minimum before pressing the
RESET button.
Use this function when normal operation is not possible due
to external influences such as static electricity or lightning, or
when operations are not functioning even when the operation
switches are pressed. Press the RESET button to return to
normal operating conditions.

IMPORTANT
The
tightning
flash
with
arrowhead,
within
an
equilateral
triangle,
is
intended
to
atert
the
user
ta
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 GPREN
CAUTION:
JO
PREVENT
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
(OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The
exctamation
point
within
an
equilateral
triangte
is
intended
10
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance
{servicing
instructions
in
the
literature
accompanying
the
appliance.
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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READ INSTRUCTIONS .- Ail the safety and opesating
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and 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,
washbowi, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
base-ment, 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
oF
ceiling.
VENTILATION - The appliance should be situated
s0
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with its proper ventilation. For exemple, the
appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, of similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; er, placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookease or cabinet that
may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation apenings.
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 applience should be con-
nected to a power supply anty of the type de-
scribed in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION ~ Power-supply cards
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptactes, and the point
where they exit from the appliance,
POLARIZATION - if your purchased product is pro-
vided with a poiarized power plug, please read
the following instructions. This product is
equipped with a polarized akternating current ling
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 outtet, try
reversing the plug. ifthe plug shoutd still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Oo not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
CLEANING ~ The appliance should be cleaned only
with 2 polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may corrode
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 from the outlet
when left un-used for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY ~ Care should be taken
so
that
objects
do
not
fall
and
liquids
are
not
spilled int the enclosure through openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - The apptiance
should
be
serviced
by
a
Pioneer
authorized
service center of qualified service personnel
when:
@ The power-supply cord or the plug has been
dam-aged,
® Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the appliance.
®@ The appliance has been exposed to rain.
@ The appliance does not appear to operate
normatly
or
exhibits
a
marked
change
in
performance,
® The appliance has been dropped or the
enclosure damaged,
SERVICING ~ The user should not attempt te service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
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OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal,
be
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, ANSI/NFPA 70, 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 discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and-requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.
CART - An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overtura,
NEC » NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN.
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 ~ 20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
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(NEC
SECTION
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POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
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Information to User
Alteration
or
modifications
carried
out
without
app!
ropriate
authorization
may
invalidate
the
user's
right
to
operate
the
equipment.

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switches. Round 2-pin AC plug, U.S. and Canadian
modeis are not provided with these switches. Mains
voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V.and-220 V. only.
Never use this model with the 110.V setting in Saudi
Arabia.
The line voltage selector.awitches. are on.the rear panel..Check
that they are set properly before plugging the power cord into the
household wall socket. If the voltage is not properly set or if you
move tal area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust the
selector switches as follows.
1..Use a medium-size screwdriver.
2; First, insert thé screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector
atthe right, and adjust so that the tip of the groove points to the
voltage value of your area.
3. Next, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the voltage selector
at the left and adjust until the voltage is the same as at the right.
(Multi-voltage model only) 7
This unit uses the TV screen to operate the system. Set the rea
panel PAL/NTSC switch to match your TV's color system, The
screen will be unclear if the color systern does not match.
PAL
NTSC TE
TO MONITOR TV
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/ System Control
{SC is anew method of operating AV equipments proposed by Pioneer.
it allows the foliowing equipments made by other manufacturers
to be controlled easily with the VSX-805S/VSX-635S and
accompanying remote control unit.
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CHANNEL STEP SWITCH
(Multi-volitage model only)
The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation value
for the area in which itis to be sold. if this value is set incorrectly,
the tuned in frequency may be wrong, 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.
(FM 100 kHz/AM 10 kHz) position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100 kHz
and AM 10 kHz.
(FM 50 kHz/AM 9 kHz) position:
Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50 kHz
and AM 9 kHz.
NOTE:
When unsure about the channel allocation for your area, consult
your dealer for correct information.
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Present Pioneer products or products made by other
manufacturers (video deck, TV, LD player, CD player, etc.) can be
easily controlled using GUI or the remote control unit by presetting
the remote control codes other manufacturers provided or
presetting by learning. (Pages 30 and 31}
@ One-Touch Operation
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Previously,
Aumerous
components
had
to
be
operated
in
order
to
listen
to
CDs
or
watch
LDs.
Now,
these
can
be
done
by
one-touch
operation
(using
only
one
key)
by
presstting
the
operation
procedure
on
the
operation
screen,
(Page
32)

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
actual
source
sound
is
output
through
the
front
speakers,
and
the
added
reverberated
sound
is
output
through
the
rear
speakers.
This
is
particularly
suitable
for
a
source
that
has
a
lot
of
reverberation.
SIMULATED
SURROUND:
The
“SIMULATED
SURROUND”
creates
the
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 15 ms or 20 ms for a live-house concert.
For chamber music, set to 20 ms. For orchestral musi, set to 30
ms, The “SIMULATED SURROUND” also gives effects on
monaural sources by outputting the added reverberated sound
from the rear speakers while outputting the actual source sound
from the front speakers. Turn on the "SIMULATED SURROUND*
for a monaural source to gain effective surround playback.
ARENA:
This is ideal for sources such as live performances. Music is
output from the front speakers and the sounds and applause of
the audience are output through the rear speakers. Adjusting
the delay time provides the effects of listening in halls of different
sizes.
DOLBY* PRO LOGIC SURROUND:
Choose this setting for movies and music (especially Video Discs
and video tapes bearing the [OQS@Y=#3%3] mark) playback,
BOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND continuously detects the size
and direction of the dominant signal and cancels undesirable
crosstalk, thereby providing signal emphasis. It makes you clearly
perceive the directional source of the music. Real flow of sound
also can be re-created naturally using this feature. You can feel
as if being in an outstanding and expansive sound field. 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 the video recordings do not bear the DOBRB) mark,
some of them may be Dolby Surround encoded. Choose the
SIMULATED SURROUND mode if the source sound signal is
mono. Little or no sound will be heard from the surround
speakers if the 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.
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
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
“Dolby”, the doubie-D symbol and “Pro Logic” are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
*
Fabrigué sous licence de Doiby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
DOLBY, le symbole double-D et PRO LOGIC sont des marques
de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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. DOLBY 3CH
LOGIC can be used with stereo sources not encoded with DOLBY
SURROUND.
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