Pioneer VSX-9500S VSX-7500S User manual

AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
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/SX-9500S
VSX-7500S
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(VSX-95008) . (VSX-7500S)
Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
When you read this manual for the first time, please proceed directly to:
1. the connection guide chart, page 8.
2. the general operation of the unit, page 12.
in this way you will become familiar with basic functions quickly and
develop an understanding of the features in this unit. Consult the rear
and front panel facilities section (page 22 & 25 respectively) for itemized
details if need be. However please study the entire text for detailed
knowledge of operation.
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.
For future reference, keep this manual in a safe place.
WARNING:
TO
PREVENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD
DO
NOT
[For
Canadian
model]
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
To
PREVENT
ELECTRIC
SHOCK
DO
NOT
USE
THIS
(POLARIZED)
PLUG
WITH
AN
EXTENSION
CORD,
RECEPTACLE
OR
IMPORTANT
NOTICE
OTHER
OUTLET
UNLESS
THE
BLADES
CAN
BE
FULLY
INSERTED
TO
[For
U.S.
and
Canadian
models]
PREVENT
BLADE
EXPOSURE.
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.
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
RETURN function
This key returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready to
switch while holding down the FM MODE switch (from power
standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the display.
¢ Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration.
broadcast tuner. This is helpful during troubleshooting or when no
sound is output. For details, refer to ‘FRONT PANEL FACILITIES,”
page 25.
PIONEER’
The future of sound and vision.

IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of
uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’’ within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance
is operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
HEED WARNING - All warnings on the appliance and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use in-
structions should be followed.
WATER AND MOISTURE — The appliance should not
be used near water — for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a
stable location,
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance
should not be mounted to a wail or ceiting.
VENTILATION — The appliance should be situated so
that its location or position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or simi-
lar surface that may block the ventilation open-
ings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as
a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.
HEAT — The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
POWER SOURCES — The appliance should be con-
nected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POWER LINES — An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance
should be unpiugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken
so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — The appliance
should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service
center or qualified service personnel when:
The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
Objects have failen, or liquid has been spilied into
the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain: or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped; or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the oper-
ating instructions. For all other servicing, contact
the nearest Pioneer authorized service center.
SERVICE {| CLAMP
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wad
POWER LINES |! GrounD \.
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.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges.
{n the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electri-
cal Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
Fig. A.
CART — An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
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a) Use No.10 AWG (5.3 mm‘) cop-
per, No.8 AWG (8.4 mm’) alumi-
num, No.17 AWG (1.0 mm*)
copper-clad steel, bronze wire, or
larger as ground wire.
b) Secure antenna lead-in and
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords
ENTRANCE
should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is provid-
ed with a polarized power plug, please read the fol-
lowing instructions, This product is equipped with
CONDUCTORS + REP) ast
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IR <
1"
STANO-OFF
INSULATORS b
ANTENNA
ground wires to house with stand-
off insulators spaced from 4 feet
(1.22 meters) to 6 feet (1.83
meters) apart.
LEAD-IN c) Mount antenna discharge unit as
WIRE closely as possible to where lead-
in enters house.
TO EXTERNAL d) Use jumper wire not smaller than
wa 1 i
~ i ANTENNA
TERMINALS OF No.6 AWG (13.3 mm*) copper, or
a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug hav-
ing one blade wider than the other). This plug will
PRODUCT the equivalent, when a separate
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fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a 7 ! SreeN: Ge ANTENNA ee electrode is
safety teature. If you are unable to insert the plug a GROUND : DISCHARGE eatin
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the | SERVICE ENTRANCE |; » CLAMPS UNIT ¢ See NEC Section 810-21 {j).
plug should stil fail to fit, contact your electrician EQUIPMENT Mf <\ GROUND
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the UR —— WIRE 2.0
safety purpose of the polarized plug. — :
CLEANING — The appliance should be edie only A > GROUND
a
i . POWER SERVICE i— CLAMPS
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM f~4 7
clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or —_ (e.g. interior metal water pipe) db OPTIONAL ANTENNA
spate oe . GROUNDING ELECTRODE
other
volatile
liquids
since
they
may
corrode
the
BONDING
We
DRIVEN
8
FEET
(2.44
mi
cabinet. JUMPERG tt INTO THE EARTH
" iF REQUIRED BY
FIG.A u-- LOCAL CODES SEE
NEC SECTION 810-21 ff}.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
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BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Only multi-voltage models are provided with these switches. U.S.,
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 model 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 cord 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 SELECTORS:
110V
120V—127V
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220V 2a 240V
240V
AtOV 120V~1t27V
Medium-size screwdriver
NOTE:
Both switches must be in the same switch
setting; otherwise, unit can be damaged.
VOLTAGE SELECTORS
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CHANNEL STEP/FM DE EMPHASIS SWITCH
(Not available on U.S. and Canadian models)
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.
[100kHz/10kHz/75us] position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 1OOkHz, AM
10kHz, and de-emphasis 75ys.
{50kHz/9kHz/50us] position:
Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50kHz, AM
9kHz, and de-emphasis 50us.
NOTE:
When unsure about the channel allocation and de-emphasis values for
your area, consult your dealer for correct information.
CHANNEL STEP
FM DE-EMPHASIS
SOkHz 100kHz
/50us /75us arm
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FEATURES
The VSX-9500S/VSX-7500S audio-video components combine the
functions of receiver, wireless remote control, audio-video selector,
surround processor and video enhancer. It will play a central role in your
enjoyment of audio- video media.
¢ BUILT-IN DIGITAL DELAY DOLBY SURROUND
CIRCUIT AND 5 AND 4 POWER AMPLIFIER MODES
RESPECTIVELY FOR VSX-9500S AND VSX-7500S
_Enjoy the presence and the expansive effect of surround playback. Three
different surround effect and 3-step delay times are available.
¢ MOTOR DRIVEN LARGE VOLUME KNOB WITH LED
INDICATOR
‘The large 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, the knob turns by
itself, making it easy to keep track of the current setting.
e ENHANCER, SPLIT-SCREEN FUNCTION
The built-in detail-type enhancer is beneficial when making copies of
VCR tapes. Also, by using the split-screen function, you can simulta-
neously view the enhanced and original (non-enhanced) images. !n this
way you can select the optimum settings for enhancing the image.
This can be applied to both the monitor signal and the VCR 1, VCR 2
REC OUT signals, or to the VCR 1 REC OUT signal alone.
¢ VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR (Simulcast function)
Allows free combination of various audio video sources during playback
and over-dubbing, enabling you to produce your own original video
program.
¢ MULTI-ROOM REMOTE JACK
An input jack is provided on the rear panel for the Multi-room Remote
control.
ACCESSORY ITEMS
¢ TWO-WAY VCR COPYING AND MONITORING
VCR 1 + VCR 2: Copying of video cassette tapes can be performed
in either direction.
VDP/CDV, TV, VCR 3, VIDEO ~ VCR 1, VCR 2: VCR 1 and VCR 2
can be used for recording from units connected to the VDP/CDV, TV,
VCR 3 and VIDEO jacks.
¢ VCR 1 RECORDING SELECTOR FUNCTION
You can record on VCR 1 from VDP/CDV or VCR 2, regardless of other
functions.
¢ ACOUSTIC MEMORY FUNCTION
Five types (A—E) of tone control settings can be preset. The settings
for loudness and flat tone response functions can also be selected
quickly.
¢ STATION CALL-LETTER DISPLAY FUNCTION
The call-letters of broadcast stations can be preset (up to four
characters).
After presetting, the display can show the broadcasting frequency and
the call letters depending on the preset letters (for example WBAC,
JAZZ, NEWS, etc.).
AUDIO/VIDEO PROGRAMMABLE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
With the attached remote control unit you can operate any Pioneer audio
or video component bearing the al mark. Using additional learning
functions a whole AV surround system including a TV and VCR from
other manufacturers can be controlled. (Some manufacturers’ remote
control systems, however, are not suitable for programming.)
FM T-type Antenna AM Loop Antenna
NOTE:
Audio/Video programmable
remote control unit
Alkaline dry cell battery x 4
(size “AAA’’ (LRO3/AM-4))
Template x 2
The RF modulator JA-RFS is only required when using a conventional TV set which does not
have a video input terminal. Therefore, inspect your TV set to find out if you have to purchase
this modulator.
Make certain the modulator is a JA-RF5 as other types may not function properly.
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