Pioneer VSX-D1S User manual

Operating
Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-D15
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 ina 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 QUTLET 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.
RETURN function
This function returns the unit to a set of initial settings and ready
to broadcast tuner. This is helpful during troubleshooting or when
no sound is output. For details, refer to ‘‘“FRONT PANEL
FACILITIES,” page 19.
RESET function
Use this function when normal operation becomes impossible
because of external influences such as static electricity or lightning,
or when operation is impossible even when operation switches are
pressed. Press the RESET switch to return to normal operating
conditions.
If you press this switch, the entire contents of the memory are
cleared.
About the Demonstration Mode
© The demonstration is activated by turning on the power switch
while holding down the MUTING switch (from power standby
condition). The demonstration will appear on the display.
° Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration.
PIONGER
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.
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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The operating instrucions
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 or ceiling.
VENTILATION = The appliance should be situated so
that its location of position does not interfere with
its proper ventilation. 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 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 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 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 pro-
vided with a polarized power plug, please read the
folowing 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
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.
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 liquids since they may corrode the
cabinet.
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
propeig
rounding
and,
in
particular,
specifies
that
the
cable
ground
shall
be
connected
to
the
grounding
system
of
the
building,
as
close
to
the
point
of
ta
ble
entry
as practical.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OO 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.
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
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE
‘sO that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled
into the enclosure through openings.
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 dam-
aged; or
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain: or
The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
The appliance has been dropped; on the enctosure
damaged.
SERVICING - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the opera-
ting instructions. For all other servicing, contact the
nearest Pioneer authorized service center.
WIRE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
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 - !f an outside an-
tenna 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 Nationat 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 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 cart 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
LEAD IN
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 =. 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810.21)
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
FIG. & ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H}

CONTENTS
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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 modei 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
CAUTION: TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
2
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/75zs] position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100kHz, AM
10kHz, and de-emphasis 75ys.
[S5O0kH2/9kHz/50us] position:
Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50kHz, AM
9kHz, and de-emphasis 5Ous.
NOTE:
When unsure about the channel allocation and de-emphasis values for
your area, consult your dealer for correct information.
CHANNEL STEP
/FMDE-EMPHASIS
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220V
110V
120V-127V y40V
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20V-127V
29N
Medium-size NOTE:
screwdriver
VOLTAGE SELECTORS
SOkHz/5OxS ff [100kHz/75uS FM
10kHz
SkHz =a AM
Both switches must be in the same switch
setting; otherwise, unit can be damaged.
FEATURES
e DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND performed by a
Digital Signal Processor (DSP).
¢ DSP provides five Sound Field Control (SFC) simulated
surround settings.
© Multi-Room & Source
Using this unit in combination with the optional MR-100 Multi-Room
System Remote Control Sensor Unit lets you enjoy different sources
in different rooms at the same time.
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© Independent tone control of front, center, and rear
channels is possible.
You can make tone adjustments to front (L, R), center, and rear (L, R)
channels independently, for much finer control over sound quality.
¢ AM beat reduction
* Equipped with the JOG dial, designed ior easier
operation.
*
Digital
Simulated
Stereo
System
(DSSS)
* Audio/Video programmable remote control unit.

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remote control unit (size ‘AAA’ (LRO3/AM-4)
DSSS (Digital Simulated Stereo System)
Special DSP circuitry gives you simulated stereo sound from monaural
sources.
This operates even when a monaural signal is input into both the left
and right channels, or only one of the channels. When a signal is input
into only one channel, the output level is lower than when the signal
is input into both the left and right channels.
You can also enjoy combining it with surround modes other than DOLBY
PRO LOGIC SURROUND or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC.
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SURROUND MODE
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This unit is equipped with DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND. There’s also
a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), with a choice of five SFC (Sound Field
Control) simulated surround settings.
© JAZZ:
This gives you the sound field of a jazz club.
* DANCE:
A “hot’’ high-energy sound, with extra reverb for greater ambience.
© CHURCH:
The sound field of a church, ideal for reproducing the rich sound of a
pipe organ.
* HALL:
You can enjoy a convincing hall sound.
© THEATER:
These effects are ideal when you want to enjoy stereo movie soundtrack
sources that don’t bear the O10 [potey surrounn | mark.
With video software bearing the pi@ mark,
switch DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND and THEATER on. This will
give you the sound field realism and movement of Dolby Surround
together with the ambience and excitement of a movie theater.
* DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
Choose
this
setting
for
movies
and
music
(especially
Video
Discs
and
video
tapes
bearing
the
(0
[pousy
surrounn
|
mark)
playback.
DOLBY
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
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.
When
using
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
a
delay
time
setting
of
20
ms
is
commonly
used.
Use
a
different
setting
if
you
prefer.
¢ DOLBY 3 CH LOGIC
By
adding
the
signal
for
the
rear
speakers
to
the
signal
for
the
front
speakers,
the
front
three
channels
(front
L,
front
R,
and
CENTER)
provide
a
much
wider,
more
spacious
sound
field
than
possible
during
ordinary
stereo
playback.
er
rerun
arenes
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND and DOLBY 3 CH LOGIC are equipped
with the following 3 positions for the CENTER MODE.
When using center speaker(s):
¢ 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 relatively small size speakers as the center speakers.
© WIDE
If you use large size center speaker(s), choose this setting. The full
frequency range of the center speakers, from low to high, is routed to
the center speaker.
When not using a center speaker:
¢ PHANTOM
The signal which would have been sent to the center speaker is divided
equally between the left and right front speakers.
SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION EXAMPLE
To get the best effect out of the surround system, place the speakers
as shown below.
An example for center speaker location
When using dual center speakers
CENTER SPEAKER
FRONT
SPEAKER
SPEAKER
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When using a single center speaker
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.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. numbers 3,632,886, 3,746,792 and
3,959,590; CANADA numbers 1,004,603 and 1,037,877.
“Dolby’’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Manufacturé sous licence de Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. En outre, sous license d'un ou plusiers des brevets
suivants: numéros américains 3,632,886, 3,746,792 et
3,959,590: numéros canadiens 1,004,603 et 1,037,877. Le
terme ‘‘Doiby”’ et le symbole Double-D sont des marques dépsoées
de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Note:
Dolby Surround will not operate correctly if the signal passes through
a graphic equalizer.
When using Dolby Surround, turn off the TAPE 2 switch or set the
graphic
equalizer
for
flat
response
or
to
its
‘‘through
(defeat)’’
(or
off) setting, if it has one.

CONNECTION CHART (1)
—
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 location,
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).
Lead wire
Lead wire
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
(For U.S. and Canadian models)
Household electrical outlets are provided with specific polarity, a live
side and aneutral (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.
e |ilustration shows U.S. and Canadian models.
Precaution regarding installation position of cassette deck.
If the cassette deck is installed in the @ positions shown in the
drawing below, it may be adversely affected during playback. If possible,
it’s better to install it in the 8) position.
THE S-VIDEO CONNECTORS
When using a VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3, VDP/CDV and monitor TV which
has S-VIDEO connectors, they can be connected to the S-VIDEO
connectors.
For the operation of components connected to S-VIDEO connectors,
refer to the instruction manuals of the corresponding components.
NOTE:
© In this unit, the S-VIDEO connectors (Y-C separate) and the regular
pin jacks are independent, so any signal input through a pin jack must
be output from the pin jack, and any signal input through an S-VIDEO
connector must be output through the S-VIDEO connector.
© The S-VIDEO connector is for video portion only, so be sure to make
audio connections also.
How to use S-VIDEO connectors
S-VIDEO jack
Check the position of aN
the holes and insert.
° °
9° °
[=]
| t | <e plug
For the method of switching the monitor TV S-VIDEO connector/VID EO
jack, refer to the monitor TV's instruction manual.
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CONNECTION CHART (1)
Basic Audio Component Connections
¢ FM, AM antenna connection
¢ Turntable
® First cassette deck
© Compact disc player
Accessory
T-type FM antenna _
Cassette deck
Accessory
AM loop antenna
Stretch the antenna out
to its full “‘T’’ shape,
! and affix to a wall, etc.
antes —J
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To
AC
OUTLETS
Ce
To
AC
OUTLETS
Turntable
CD player
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CONNECTION CHART (1)
Basic
Video
Component
Connections
(1)
¢ First VCR
VHF antenna UHF antenna
First VCR
¥* S (video) connection. See page 7.
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CONNECTION CHART (1)
Basic
Video
Component
Connections
(2)
* Video Disc Player (Compatible Laserdisc player)
¢ TV tuner
® First monitor TV
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
OouT
Video Disc Player
(Compatible Laserdisc player)
es —-O—O-—®
MI GDE _
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+ or .
VIDEO Ss
TY Se
TV
tuner,
etc
First
monitor
TV
%& S (video) connection. See page 7.
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CONNECTION CHART (1)
Speakers Connection (1)
For details concerning speakers impedance, refer to page 26.
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.
(1) Loosen cap.
(2) insert wire.
(3) Tighten cap.
49mm
18 in)
‘3 (1) Press lever.
(2) Insert wire.
@) Release lever.
eter
SP-A (L) SP-A (R)
(Impedance 82 — 16 2) CENTER (impedance 8 2 — 16 Q)
{Impedance 8 2 ~ 16 2)
* Speaker impedance here refers to when the
POWER/IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch is in the
“*MODE 1” position.
In the “MODE 2” position, refer to speaker (impedance 8 2 — 16 12)
impedance on page 26.
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Speakers Connection (2)
For details concerning speakers impedance, refer to page 26.
Connecting Two Speakers for Dual Center
There are two terminals for center speakers on the receiver, so you can
connect two speakers. When you can’t install a speaker under or behind
your TV, installing speakers either side of the TV as a center speaker
is just as effective.
If you install speakers near a TV, use magnetically shielded speakers.
(Impedance 16 2) (Impedance 16 0)
* Speaker impedance here refers to when the POWER/IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR switch is in the ‘‘MODE 1” position.
In the ‘‘MODE 2” position, refer to speaker impedance on page 26.
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CONNECTION CHART (2)
® Illustration shows U.S. and Canadian models.
Connecting Multi-Room and Source NOTE:
© Monitor TV Be careful not to make the wrong connections for CONTROL IN/OUT
© Speakers (black) and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN (green).
© Multi-Room remote control sensor unit MR-100 (option)
For details concerning Multi-Room & Source, refer to page 39.
For details concerning speakers impedance, refer to page 26.
Set up example
Speakers A
socket
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2
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jacks
of
other
components,
such
as a
CD
player
or
cassette
deck,
bearing the
mark, you can
also
enjoy
remote
control
of
these
components
from
room
B.
(For
details concerning
connections,
refer to page 26.)
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Connect the
VIDEO. OUT
TO MONITOR
TV jack. (See
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Speaker system (Front)
¢ While enjoying surround operation on speakers in
room A, you can also enjoy Multi-Room & Source
operation by using the SUB FUNC OUT jack. In this
case, an amplifier is necessary for room B.
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Additional Audio Components NOTE:
¢ Second cassette deck (Graphic equalizer) ¢ Dolby Surround will not operate correctly if the signal passes through
© Audio equipment (Second CD player, etc.) a graphic equalizer.
When using Dolby Surround, turn off the TAPE 2 MONITOR switch
or set the graphic equalizer for flat response or to its through {defeat}
setting.
© Sound from TAPE 2 cannot be recorded on VCR 1, 2, or TAPE 1.
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with
a
second
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Additional Video Components
* Second VCR
© Video equipment
(Second LD player, etc.)
* Video adaptor Video adaptor
(Color corrector, etc.) (Color corrector, etc.)
*
Second
monitor
TV
Second
VCR
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page
7.
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panel of front panel
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or another component such a
a TV camera.
Video equipment
(VCR, etc.)
Second monitor TV
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When used with another amplifier (power amplifier,
pre-amplifier)
[FRONT]
(a)
When using the pre-amplifier of the receiver and using a separate stereo
power amplifier to increase power.
(b)
When using the power amplifier of the receiver and using a separate
stereo preamplifier.
Caution for use of AC OUTLETS:
Components
which
have
electrical
power
consumption
greater
than
that
indicated
on
the rear
panel
of
this
unit
cannot
be
connected.
Please
take
necessary
precaution.
When using PRE AMP OUT jack:
Use
these
jacks
when
using
a
separate
amplifier
as
the
power
source
instead
of
this
units,
and
listening
to
speakers
which
are
connected
to
the
separate
amplifier.
NOTE:
Sound
from
the
speaker
channels
(front,
center,
rear)
fram
which
the
connector
bars
have
been
removed
in
order
to
make
a
connection
cannot
be
heard
if
the
speakers
are
connected
to
the
unit.
When using POWER AMP IN jacks:
Use
these
jacks
when
this
unit
is
being
used
as
the
power
amplifier
for
the
surround
channels
(front,
center,
rear).
With
separate
surround
processing
components,
each
corresponding
channel
(front,
center,
rear)
which
has
a
sound
output
should
be
connected
correspondingly.
NOTE:
When
the
connector
bars
are
removed
to
make
connections,
sound
from
all
channels
of
separate
components
connected
to
this
unit’s
input
terminals,
as
well
as
broadcasts
received
by
the
unit
become
unable
to
be
heard
via
speakers
connected
to the
unit.
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Remove both
connector bars.
To AC OUTLETS
(SWITCHED)
Keep the removed
bars for future use.

CONNECTION CHART (2)
(REAR and CENTER]
(a)
(b)
When
using
the
pre-amplifier
of
the
receiver
and
using
a
separate
stereo
When
using
the
power
amplifier
of
the
receiver
and
using
a
separate
power
amplifier
to
increase
power.
stereo
preamplifier.
CENTER
WOOFER
tay!
Built-in amplifier woofer,
monaural amplifier, etc.
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Pre-amplifier
rice
ora
To AC OUTLETS
(SWITCHED)
Remove both
connector bars.
Keep the removed
bars for future use.
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Application example- MULTI-AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
Crossover Network
High range
Low
range
Power
Amplifier
Tweeter
PRE-AMP
POWER
AMP
|
Woofer
OUT IN
Tweeter
Receiver
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@O® © ©
@ POWER STANDBY/ON switch/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 flow 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.
@ Remote sensor window
@ CUSTOM MEMORY SELECT switch
Recall a genre name with this switch.
@) MEMORY SCAN switch
Operates when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to TUNER. Station
frequencies assigned to the STATION CALL switches 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 switch again and the tuner remains tuned in to the station playing
when the switch 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.
(5) Display section (see page 23)
© STATION CALL (RANDOM 30 CH) switches
*® These switches are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
Stations, ‘‘AUTO/MONO” switch setting.
Station call operation example:
If you press the [*2] key:
* One time — station 2 is selected.
* Two times — station 12 is selected.
* Three times — station 22 is selected.
OO DM OBoO®
NOTE:
Pressing the STATION CALL switches when a component other than
TUNER is selected causes the INPUT SELECTOR setting to switch to
TUNER.
* They are also used when performing direct access tuning,
@ SURROUND MODE switches (See page 6)
DSSS (Digital Simulated Stereo System) switch
Operate this when inputting a monaural signal to enjoy a smulated
stereo sound. You can use it when a monaural signal is inputinto both
the left and right channels or when a monaural signal is inputinto only
one of the channels.
@ RETURN switch
Pressing this switch returns the receiver to the following setings, the
sound level being controlled by MASTER VOLUME control trob.
¢ TAPE 2 MONITOR OFF
® SURROUND MODE OFF
© SPEAKERS A ON
¢ MUTING OFF
¢ BALANCE CENTER
e INPUT SELECTOR TUNER
© STATION CALL 1 CH *
e VIDEO ADAPTOR OFF
* When a station is not memorized in 1 CH, station sarch will
automatically proceed from the frequency displayed.
(0) MASTER VOLUME control
Use to adjust the sound volume from the front, center and rear jpeakers,
When you adjust volume by remote control, the indicator ove the
knob flashes.
When the MULT! ROOM & SOURCE switch is ON, volume levi ism room
B cannot be adjusted with this knob. Adjust the volume b; remote
control.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
(1) DOOR OPEN switch
Use to open the hinged panel door.
(2) MUTING switch/indicator
Press to temporarily cut off the sound volume. The indicator will flash.
When pressed again, the sound will return to its previous level.
(® DIRECT switch
Press this to listen to source sound without passing the audio signal
through sound quality or balance adjusting circuitry.
The surround mode, center mono, and rear and center speakers are
automatically switched off.
MULTI ROOM & SOURCE switch
Use in combination with the separately sold MR-100 Muiti-Room remote
control unit.
When this switch is on, the REC SELECTOR switch operates as a sub-
function selector. The selected sub-function’s sound is output through
SPEAKERS 8B, and the video signal is output through the MULTI-ROOM
& SOURCE VIDEO OUT jack. If you install speaker systems connected
to the SPEAKERS B terminals in a different room, you can enjoy different
sources in two different rooms with a single main unit.
(5) SPEAKERS A, B switches/indicators
These are ON/OFF switches for the speaker systems. Indicators light
when the speakers are ON.
PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To only hear through
the headphones, set all SPEAKERS A and B switches to the OFF
position.
NOTE:
There are no ON/OFF switches for the rear and center speakers, so when
you want to listen only on headphones, switch surround OFF. If you
want to listen with surround ON, reduce rear and center volume levels.
@ REC SELECTOR switches
You can select the component to be recorded on TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR
2 without using with the INPUT SELECTOR. Press a REC SELECTOR
switch and REC SEL lights in the display section, showing the same
component selected with the INPUT SELECTOR.
Each time you press the ‘’ B® ‘’ switch, the components change in the
following order.
me ~ PHONO ~ VCR 1* — VCR 2* — VCR 3 ~ VDP
CD + LINE <— TAPE 1* « VIDEO «— TV ees
Press the ‘’ «@"’ switch and they change in the opposite order. When
the REC SELECTOR has been through all the components once, REC
SELECTOR switches off. REC SELECTOR also switches off if the ‘’ <@’’
and ‘‘» "’ switches are pressed at the same time.
* You can record audio and video in the following ways.
From TAPE 7 on VCR 1 and 2, from VCR 1 on VCR 2 and TAPE 1,
and from VCR 2 on VCR 1 and TAPE 1.
Do not select the component you wish to record on (for example,
VCR 1), with the REC SELECTOR.
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INPUT SELECTOR switches
* Video input selector
VCR 1: Press when performing playback on a first VCR unit.
VCR 2: Press when performing playback on a second VCR unit.
VCR 3: Press when performing playback on a third VCR unit.
VDP/CDV: Press when performing playback on a video disc player (VDP)
or Compatible Laserdisc player.
TV: Press to watch TV broadcasts from the TV tuner connected to the
rear panel TV IN jacks.
VIDEO: Press when performing playback on a VCR connected to VIDEO
IN jack.
¢ Audio input selector
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.
LINE: Press when performing playback on an audio component
connected to the LINE IN jacks.
CD: Press when playing compact discs on a CD player.
TUNER: Press when listening to radio broadcasts.
PHONO: Press when playing records on a turntable.
NOTE:
© You cannot use these switches when the hinged panel door is open,
so use the FUNCTION switch @ (page 21) to change the input
selector selection.
° Because of the digital processing performed by this unit’s Digital Signal
Processor, high level input may result in distortion. This is particularly
true
when
using
a
turntable
with
a
high
output
cartridge.
in
this
case,
adjust the volume level with the PHONO LEVEL control on the rear
panel so that it is the same as other inputs.
ENHANCER OFF/ON
Use to switch the video enhancer effect ON/OFF during playback or
recording of a video.
When it is switched ON, adjust the degree of effect with the JOG dial @).
if you turn ON the SPLIT SCREEN OFF/ON switch @), the rght half of
the screen shows a picture with the enhancer ON, and theieft half of
the screen shows a picture with the enhancer OFF.
The enhancer has no effect on S jack video signals.
ENHANCER SELECT switch
Use this to store a desired enhancer effect in memory, andto recall a
desired enhancer effect. For further details concerning memory
operation, refer to page 37.
When the enhancer has been memorized, then the enhamer will be
automatically switched ON when this switch is pressed.
@) ACOUSTIC SELECT switch
Use this to store desired sound quality settings in memory, Also use
it to recall memorized sound quality settings from memory. for further
details concerning memory operation, refer to page 36.
@) SOUND FIELD SELECT switch
Use to store a desired sound field in memory. Also use to reca a desired
sound field from memory. For further details concerning memory
operation refer to page 37.
@ SPLIT SCREEN OFF/ON switch
If you turn the ENHANCER OFF/ON switch ON to add (ne video
enhancer effect, and then turn this switch on, the right side of twe picture
will have the enhancer effect added, and the left side will kz without
the enhancer effect. A split screen picture can not be outpit through
the VCR REC jacks. A picture with the enhancer ON is ourpsut.
The split screen has no effect on S jack video signals.