Pioneer VSX-D603S User manual

Operating
Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-D6035
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display.
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.
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
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
IMPORTANT
The lighting fiash with arrowhead, within an equilateral CAUTION:
triangle, is intended to alert the user to 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.
DEMO MODE
©
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
Press the POWER switch to cancel the demonstration.
® Activating the demonstration mode causes memory contents
to return to their original default condition except tuner.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR SACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
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
page
15.
WARNING:
to
prevENT
FIRE
OR
SHOCK
HAZARD,DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The
serial
number
for
this
equipment
is
located
on
the
rear
panel.
Please
write
this
serial
number
on
your
enclosed
warranty
cardaind
keep
it
in
a
secure
area.
This
is
for your
security.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
intended to alert the user to the presence of importart
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions n
the literature accompanying the appliance.
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The Art of Entertainment

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
HEED WARNING — Ail warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use
instructions 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 wall or ceiling.
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 similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or,
placed in a built-in instaltation, 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
connected to a power suppiy only of the type
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
unused for a lang 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.
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 normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance.
The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
SERVICING — The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
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 overturn.
ay
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
described 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
watked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — {f your purchased product is
provided 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
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
teplace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug. FIG. A
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.
ELECTRIC
Information to User
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 — 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 — 21)
UND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Alteration
or
modifications
carried
out
without
appropriate
authorization
may
invalidate
the
user's
right
to
operate
the
equipment.
CONTENTS
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BEFORE
OPERATING
THIS
UNIT,
ADJUST
THE
POSITION
OF
THESE
SWITCHES
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES
Only
multi-voltage
models
are
provided
with
these
switches.
U.S.
model
is 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
teft
and
adjust
until
the
voltage
is
the
same
as
at
the
right.
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
110V 220
220-127V, Tr 240
240V
T10V 120-127V
VOLTAGE SELECTORS
NOTE:
Both switches must be in the same switch
setting; otherwise, unit can be damaged.
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110V 120 - 127V | 220V 240V
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
vaiues
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.
[FM 100 kHz/75 ps, AM 10 kHz] position:
Set
to
this
position
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
step
of
100
kHz,
de-
emphasis
75
ps
and
AM
10
kHz.
[FM 50 kHz/50 ps, AM 9 kHz] position:
Set
to
this
position,
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
step
of
50
kHz,
de-
emphasis
50
ps
and
AM
9
kHz.
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
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AM D> 9 kHz OkHz
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FM antenna AM loop antenna
Alkaline dry cell battery
Remote
control
unit
(size
“AAA”
LRO3/AM-4)
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SURROUND EFFECT
This unit has a built-in surround processor for adding presence and
an expansive effect to the sound.
e 5 Mode Selection with DSP
(Digital Signal Processor):
@ JAZZ:
This gives you the sound field of a jazz club.
© DANCE:
A “hot” high-energy sound, with extra reverb for greater ambience.
e SIMULATED SURROUND:
The “SIMULATED SURROUND” 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 orchestral music, set to 30 ms. The
“SIMULATED SURROUND” 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 SURROUND” for a monaural source to gain effective
surround playback.
@HALL:
You can enjoy a convincing hall sound.
@PRO LOGIC THEATER:
Use with video software bearing the [){][pasvsurnouno] mark. The
feeling of movement, and outstanding stereo imaging offered by
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, together with atmosphere of a
movie theater assure incredible ambience.
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC
e DOLBY* PRO LOGIC SURROUND:
Choose this setting for movies and music (especially Video Discs
and video tapes bearing the []{][pousy surrouno] 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.
Even if they do not bear the [[{][pousy surnouno] mark, some video
recordings 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 STADIUM 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.
Note:
Dolby Surround will not operate correctly if the signal passes
through a graphic equalizer.
When using Doiby 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.
*
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. Additionally licensed under one or more of the
following patents: U.S. number 3,959,590: Canadian numbers
1,004,603 and 1,037,877. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of 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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DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
AND
PRO
LOGIC
THEATER
CENTER MODE
[For
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC,
and
PRO
LOGIC
THEATER]
You can choose from the following settings:
Center Mode Choices:
When using a center speaker:
e
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.
e
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
and
PRO
LOGIC
THEATER
¢@
PHANTOM
—
The
signal
which
would
have
been
sent
to
the
center
speaker
is
divided
equally
between
the
left
and
right
front
speakers.
With
DOLBY
PRO
LOGIC
SURROUND,
monaural
source
sound
wiil
be
heard
only
from
the
center
channel
at
settings
other
than
the
PHANTOM
position.
SPEAKER INSTALLATION
To
get
the
most
out
of
the
surround
system,
place
the
speakers
as
shown
below.
An example of speaker positioning
Front
left
Center
speaker
Front
right
speaker
FRONT
speaker
Rear
left
Rear
right
speaker
speaker
If
the
rear
speakers
are
positioned
at
an
extreme
distance,
the
surroundlevel
becomes
unable
to
adjust
and
the
surround
effect
will
not
be
fully
achieved.
NOTE:
©
Jo
avoid
interference
with
the
picture
on
a
nearby
TV
set,
use
magnetically
shielded
speaker
systems.
This
is
particularly
importanttor
the
center
speaker
since
itis
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.
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CONNECTIONS
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.
e 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
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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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 © position.
Installation Precautions
eThe rear panel vents are designed to prevent internal
temperature rise. Be careful that curtains or other items do not
block the vents.
© To improve heat dispersion, set the unit so that it is at least
20 cm (8 inches) away from the wall.
At least 20 cm (8 inches)
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CONNECTIONS
NOTE FOR FM ANTENNA:
BASIC
AUDIO
SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS
Stretch
the
antenna
out
to
its
full
length,
and
affix
it
to
a
wall,
etc.
*Use
if
you
want
an
additional
power
amplifier
to
boost
center
channel
power
output.
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.
Accessory
Avoid
placing
it
near
CD
players,
personal
computers,
television
sets,
FM-T
type
antenna
and
other
devices
generating
radio
frequencies.
Accessory AM
Loop antenna
Turntable
;
;
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F
Cassette deck 1
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[Power cord connection example]
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CONNECTIONS
BASIC VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
TV
monitor
ea
TV tuner
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CONNECTIONS
SPEAKER
CONNECTIONS
Speaker
cord
connection
|
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@
Push
the
lever.
@®
Insert
the
cord.
@®
Pull
the
lever
back.
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NOTE:
Use speakers with impedance of 8Q to 16.
Illustration shows U.S. model.
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CONNECTIONS
APPLICATIONS
Additional Audio and Video Components
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 for flat response or to its “through” (or off) setting, if
you have one in use.
Cassette deck 2
When using a graphic equalizer
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