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
FM D> 50kHz 1OOkHz
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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
;
;
i
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
/
s.
INPUT OUTPUT
Graphic equalizer
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Video equipment
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CONNECTIONS
MULTI-ROOM CONNECTIONS
NOTE:
[Set-up
example]
Be
careful
not
to
make
the
wrong
connections
for
CONTROL
IN/OUT
(black)
and
MULTI-ROOM
REMOTE
IN
(green).
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if
you
connect
to
the
CONTROL
jacks
of
s
Xe
other
components,
such
as
a
CD
player
or
4
cassette
deck,
bearing
the
mark,
you
can
also
enjoy
remote
control
of
these
\
components
from
Sub
Room.
(For
details
concerning
connections,
refer
to
page
13.)
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Main
Room
Sub
Room
®
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Speaker
A(L)
TV
monitor
Speaker
A
(R)
Speaker
B
(R)
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REAR PANEL FACILITIES
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@ FM/AM ANTENNA terminals
Use these antenna terminals for reception of normal FM and AM
broadcasts. :
@ 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. :
@ PHONO input jacks
Connect to the output cables from a turntable.
@ GND terminal
Connect the turntable ground lead to this terminal.
® VIDEO OUT (TO MONITOR TV) 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.
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~ AC OUTLETS —
© VCR 2 jacks
[VIDEO OUT]
When copying program 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)]
When monitoring the audio channel from a VCR used for copying,
connect its AUDIO OUTPUT jacks here.
@ MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN jack
Connect to the separately sold MR-100 Multi-Room remote control
unit.

REAR PANEL FACILITIES
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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 the INjack. 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
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Receiver
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Pioneer component
bearing the BJ mark.
To the CONTROL IN
Remote Remote jack of the Pioneer
control
control
unit
component
bearing
unit the Ed mark.
@® CENTER SPEAKER terminals
Connect the center speaker to these terminals.
NOTE:
Do
not
allow
any
of
the
cord’s
conductors
to
protrude
from
the
terminals
or
touch
any
other
conductors.
Malfunctions
or
breakdowns
may
occur
when
conductors
come
into
contact
with
each
other.
Use center speaker with impedance of 8Q to 16Q.
@ CENTER AMP PRE OUT jack
When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the surround
center speaker, connect the power amplifier to this jack.
@ TAPE 1 jacks
Use these to connect the cassette deck.
Connecting for Recording
The tape recording jack (REC) on the cassette deck should be
connected to the REC side of the TAPE 1 jack on the receiver with a
pin plug connecting cord.
Connecting for Playback
Connect the PLAY jack on the cassette deck to the PLAY side of the
TAPE 1 jack on the receiver with a pin plug connecting cord.
@ CD input jacks
Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
® VIDEO input jacks
Connect to the output jacks of video components.
@ TV/SAT jacks (input)
Use these jacks if you wish to connect a TV tuner with both video and
audio outputs.
[VIDEO IN]
Connect the TV tuner’s VIDEO OUTPUT to this jack.
[AUDIO IN (L, R)}
Connect the TV tuner’s AUDIO OUTPUT to these jacks.
© LD jacks
[VIDEO IN]
When watching the video image from an LD player, connect its
VIDEO OUTPUT jacks here.
[AUDIO IN (L,R)]
When playing back the audio channel from an LD player, connect its
AUDIO OUTPUT jacks here.
@ VCR 1 jacks
[VIDEO OUT]
When copying program material 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, R)]
When monitoring the audio channel from a VCR used for playing,
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. Malfunctions or
breakdowns
may
occur
when
conductors
come
into
contact
with
each other.
Use rear speakers with impedance of 8Q to 16Q.
@ FRONT SPEAKERS terminals
A: Connect to the first set of speakers.
B: Connect to the second set of speakers.
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude from the
terminals ar touch any other conductors. Malfunctions or
breakdowns may occur when conductors come into contact with
each other.
Use speakers with impedance of 8Q to 16Q.
@ AC OUTLETS
[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 100 W (0.8 A) MAX]
Power flows continually to this outlet, regardless of whether the
receiver is switched ON or OFF. Electrical power consumption ofthe
connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 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.
NOTE:
© This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug fom
the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g. when on vacatior1.
© Do not connect appliances with high power 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 malfunction.
CAUTION:
DO NOT CONNECT MONITOR OR TV SET.
@ Power cord
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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@ Remote sensor
@ 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
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 while 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.
@ AUTO SOURCE CONTROL/MEMORY buttons
(See page 22)
1, 2 buttons:
These buttons are for memorizing and recalling your current
settings. Both 1 and 2 can be used to memorize settings. If you
connect another component, such as a CD player, to the CONTROL
OUT jack on the rear panel, the signals to switch power on and start
play are also transmitted.
MEMORY:
Use when memorizing settings to a 1, 2 button.
Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current
broadcast band, reception frequency, and MPX mode.
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@® RESET button
Use this when normal operation becomes impossible because of
external influences such as static electricity or lightning, or when
operation is impossible even when operation buttons are pressed.
Press this button to return to normal operating conditions. The input
selector automatically switches to TUNER (FM 87.5 MHz), and
SPEAKERS A and B switch off.
If you press this button when the power is ON, the unit switches to
POWER STANDBY, and the entire contents of the memory are
erased.
@® INPUT SELECTOR buttons
VCR 1 : Press when performing playback on a first VCR unit.
VCR 2 : Press when performing playback on a second VCR
unit.
VIDEO : Press when performing playback on a VCR
connected to VIDEO INPUT jacks.
TV/SAT : Press when using a TV tuner connected to the TV/SAT
jacks.
LD : Press when performing playback on an LD player.
TAPE 1 : Press when performing playback on a cassette
deck.
TAPE 2 MONITOR
: Press when performing playback on a second
cassette deck and when monitoring recording.
PHONO : Press when playing records on turntable.
TUNER : Press when listening to radio broadcasts.
cD : Press when playing compact discs on a CD player.

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
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@® DIRECT button
Press
this
to
listen
to
source
sound
without
passing
the
audio
signal
through
sound
quality
and
balance
adjusting
circuitry.
The
surround
mode
and
rear
and
center
speakers
are
automatically
switched
off.
@ TUNER JOG (See page 17)
Use to tune into a broadcast.
SUPER BASS button
Press this button when you want to boost bass.
@ MUTING button
Press
to
temporarily
cut
off
the
sound
volume.
When
pressed
again,
the
sound
will
return
to
its
previous
level.
@ 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
@MUTING
.........
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e
SURROUND
MODE
.......
OFF
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..
NOTE:
e
SPEAKERS
Press
the
RETURN
button,
and
the
frequency
last
selected
is
received.
Ifreception
of
a
station
is
not
possible
with
that
frequency,
the
mode
automatically
switches
to
AUTO
TUNING.
@ MASTER VOLUME control
Use
it
to
simultaneously
adjust
the
sound
volume
from
the
front,
center,
and
rear
speakers.
@ PHONES jack
Connect
the
plug
on
your
headphones
to
this
jack.
Set
all
SPEAKERS
AandB
switches
to
OFF
if
you
want
to
cut
the
sound
from
speakers
and
listen
to
it
only
through
the
headphones.
@ SPEAKERS buttons (A, B)
ON/OFF switches for the A and B speaker systems.
@ Display section (See page 16)
@ TUNING MODE buttons
FM/AM : Use this to switch between FM and AM frequency
band reception.
MPX MODE : Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural
mode when listening to FM broadcasts. The
monaural mode has been selected when the FM
MONDO indicator in the display section is lit.
Auto stereo mode:
Normally, leave 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 signals, the input signal may be
weak, thus resulting in increased noise during FM
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.
MEMORY
:
Press
this
button
to
switch
to
the
frequency
preset
mode.
ENTER
:
Press
this
button
when
you
are
in
the
frequency
preset mode, and the displayed frequency is
memorized in the selected station. (Frequency and
Station indications stop flashing and stay lit.)
SELECT
:
Press
this
button
to
switch
to
the
station
mode.
Then
turn
the
TUNER
JOG
to
select
a
station.
@
SURROUND
MODE
buttons
(See
pages
4,
20)
DOLBY PRO LOGIC:
Switches DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND on.
DSP MODE:
Each time you press it, the mode and the display indications change
as follows.
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@
DOLBY
3CH
LOGIC
button
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 [JC] [paay surnouno} mark.
@ BASS control
Use
to
adjust
the
low-frequency
level.
Turn
clockwise
to
boost
bass,
and
counterclockwise
to
attenuate
bass.
@ TREBLE control
Use
to
adjust
the
high-frequency
level.
Turn
clockwise
to
boost
treble,
and
counterclockwise
to
attenuate
trebie.
@ BALANCE control
Use
to
adjust
the
sound
volume
balance
between
left
and
right
speakers.
L: Decreases the sound on the right side.
R: Decreases the sound on the left side.
Usually, left and right volume levels should be the same.
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ST (STATION) CALL
: Press the TUNING MODE SELECT button to switch
to the station mode, and this indicator lights.
FM MONO _ : Lights up when the FM MONO modeis selected with
the MPX MODE button.
TUNED : Lights up when a station is tuned.
STEREO : Lights up when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received.
SP (SPEAKER) > A, B indicators
© DOLBY PRO LOGIC indicator
© DSP MODE indicators
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© DOLBY 3CH LOGIC indicator
© CENTER MODE indicators
These display the center mode (NORMAL, WIDE, PHANTOM) during
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, PRO LOGIC THEATER and DOLBY
3CH LOGIC operation (Refer to pages 4, 5).
© TAPE 2 indicator
Lights up when the input selector is set to TAPE 2 MONITOR ON.
@ CHARACTER display

TUNER
Press the POWER switch to the ON position.
Select TUNER with the input selector.
Be sure to turn the TAPE 2 MONITOR button OFF when listening
to AM or FM broadcasts.
Switch ON the SPEAKERS button corresponding to the speakers
being used.
TUNING INTO STATIONS
Turn
the
TUNING
JOG,
and
the
tuning
frequency
changes.
Turning
in
a
clockwise
direction
raises
the
frequency,
while
turning
in
a
counter-clockwise
direction
lowers
the
frequency.
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1. Tune into the desired station.
@ See the section “TUNING INTO STATIONS”.
In addition to station frequencies, the MPX MODE (AUTO/
MONO) can also be preset (FM only).
2. Press the MEMORY button.
©
The
station
number
flashes
in
the
display.
(Memory
mode)
3. Turn the TUNER JOG to select the station you want to
memorize, and press the ENTER button.
@ The station number lights in the display, indicating that it has
been memorized.
© If you do not press the ENTER button within about five seconds
after selecting a station, the memory mode is canceled.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to preset additional stations.
A total of 30 AM and FM stations may be preset. When you store a
new preset, it takes the place of the previously stored station
(if any).
FM auto stereo reception and monaural reception
Each time you press the MPX MODE button, the MONO indicator
in the display section lights or goes out.
© If an FM stereo broadcast is received when the MONO indicator
is out, the STEREO indicator lights, and sound is in stereo.
if an FM stereo broadcast is received when the MONO indicator
is lit, the sound wil! be monaural.
If there is interference during STEREO mode reception, switch
to MONO. The sound will become monaural but interference
will be reduced.
1. Use the FM/AM button to select either FM or AM.
@ When the “ST. CALL” indicator is lit in the display, press the
SELECT button to switch it off.
2. Turn the TUNING JOG until you reach the frequency of a
desired station.
When a station is received, the TUNED indicator will light up.
NOTE:
The TUNED indicator may not light with broadcasts received over
long distances, or when the broadcast signals are extremely weak.
3. Adjust the volume and tone as desired.
Auto tuning
Auto tuning is convenient when you do not remember the frequency
of a desired station, or when you wish to find stations that you do not
normally listen to.
Operate by remote control. Refer to page 25.
LISTENING TO BROADCASTS USING
PRESET TUNING
1. Press the SELECT button.
The “ST CALL" indicator lights in the display, and the mode
switches to station call.
2. Turn the TUNER JOG to select a station.
3. Adjust the volume and tone as desired.
NOTE:
Even if the receiver power cord is unplugged, data remains in
memory for a few days. If the contents of the memory are erased,
preset once more.
Last station memory
When the POWER switch is pressed to turn the power on, the last
station received before the power was previously turned off will be
tuned in again.
When the power is ON, if the BAND FM/AM button is pressed, the
last station received before the BAND FM/AM button was previously
pressed will be tuned in again.
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RECEIVING FM SIMULCAST TV PROGRAMS
By combining a TV set and a VCR (or TV tuner), you can receive FM 1. Select the desired TV program with the TV set.
simulcast TV programs (stereo TV sound transmitted from an FM 2. Tune in the desired FM simulcast TV program on the receiver.
radio station) while viewing the video portion on your TV. ; 3. Adjust the volume and tone controls as desired.
OPERATING THE AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS
Press the power switch to the ON position, and turn on the power to
the other components you wish to use (for example, TV, VCR,
cassette deck, etc.)}.
PLAYBACK
1. Use the input selector buttons to select the desired program
source.
To watch a video cassette tape on VCR 1
the VCR connected to VCR 1 jacks.
To watch a video cassette tape on VCR 2
the VCR connected to VCR 2 jacks.
When watching a video played back
on a video component connected to VIDEO
the VIDEO IN jacks.
To watch the TV picture from a TV
tuner connected to the TV/SAT jacks. TMP SAT
To watch a LaserDisc. LD
To listen to a tape on the cassette TAPE
deck connected to TAPE 1 jacks. PE 1
To listen to a tape on the cassette
deck (or digital audio tape deck)
connected to TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks.
To listen to records.
To listen to compact discs.
TAPE 2 MONITOR
*\f you select a music source other than TAPE 2, switch OFF the
TAPE 2 MONITOR.
2. Operate the appropriate audio/video component*to play
back the program source.
© For a video source, switch the TV connected to this unit to the
video input mode.
3. Adjust the volume and tone controls as desired.
© Refer to page 20 for details concerning surround operation.
Refer to page 20 for details concerning sound quality
adjustment.
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RECORDING
WITH
A
CASSETTE
DECK
RECORDING WITH TAPE 1
If
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
is
ON,
press
to
turn
OFF.
1.
Select
the
source
you
want
to
record
from
with
the
input
selector
buttons.
@
When
recording
to
AM
or
FM
broadcasts,
select
a
preset
station
using
the
TUNER
JOG.
If
the
desired
station
has
not
been
preset,
tune
in
the
station.
2. Start recording on TAPE 1 cassette deck.
3.
Play
the
desired
program
source
(record,
compact
disc,
etc.).
@
The
volume,
balance,
and
tone
controls
have
no
effect
on
the
recording.
RECORDING WITH TAPE 2
1.
Select
the
source
you
want
to
record
from
with
the
input
selector
buttons.
2.
Start
recording
on
the
TAPE
2
cassette
deck.
3.
Play
the
desired
program
source
(record,
compact
disc,
etc.).
©
The
volume,
balance,
and
tone
controls
have
no
effect
on the
recording.
VIDEO RECORDING
USING
VCR
1,
VCR
2
FOR
AUDIO
RECORDING
The
audio
signal
output
from
the
VCR
1
and
VCR
2
AUDIO
OUT
jacks
is
the
same
as
that
output
from
the
TAPE
1
REC
jacks,
so
you
can
record
using
the
same
procedure
as
for
recording
with
TAPE
1.
COPYING TAPES
son OOO
The
following
operation
concerns
TAPE
1
to
TAPE
2
copying.
TAPE
2
to
TAPE
1
copying
is
not
possible.
Press the TAPE 1 input selector button.
.
Load
the
TAPE
1
cassette
deck
with
a
tape
to
playback.
_
Load
the
TAPE
2
cassette
deck
with
a
tape
to
record
to.
.
Start
recording
on
the
TAPE
2
cassette
deck.
.
Start
playback
on
the
TAPE
1
cassette
deck.
OPpwns
Tape monitoring
When
recording
is
performed
on
a
cassette
deck
equipped
with
monitoring
function,
the
recorded
sound
can
be
monitored
through
the
speaker
system
by
pressing
the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
toON.
Refer
to
the
connection
procedures
on
pages
6
to
11
and
refer
to.the
VCR's
Operating
Instructions
regarding
proper
operation
procedures.
Recording
can
be
performed
on
both
VCR
1
and
VCR
2.
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Select
the
source
to
record
from
with
the
input
selector
buttons.
When
recording
from
a
LaserDisc
on
VCR
1
or
VCR
2
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When
recording
from
the
TV
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VCR
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VCR
2
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recording
from
VCR
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VCR
2
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VCR
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VCR
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VCR
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VCR
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a
component
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2. Begin recording on the VCR.
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For
VCR,
select
a
line
input
(external
input).
3.
Begin
playback
on
the
component
selected
with
the
input
selector.
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SURROUND EFFECT AND DOLBY 3CH LOGIC
SURROUND LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
1. Select the desired mode with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button,
DSP MODE button or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button.
© The DSP MODE changes in sequence each time the DSP MODE
button is pressed. (The DSP indicator lights.)
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(SIMULATED SURROUND) |
off «———- PRO LOGIC THEATER «——— HALL
2. When you select DOLBY PRO LOGIC, DOLBY 3CH LOGIC, or
PRO LOGIC THEATER, press the CENTER MODE button of the
remote control unit.
© The CENTER MODE changes in sequence each time this button
is pressed.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND OR PRO LOGIC THEATER:
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DOLBY 3CH LOGIC:
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- Use SPEAKERS button to turn on front speakers.
. Adjust MASTER VOLUME to a suitable listening level.
. Adjust the BALANCE control to center position.
. Press the remote control’s TEST TONE button to switch the
test tone ON.
Adjust so that the volume level is the same from each of the
speakers.
e@ Use the CENTER LEVEL +, — button of the remote control unit
to adjust the center speaker volume level.
© Use the REAR LEVEL +, — button of the remote control unit to
adjust the rear speakers volume level.
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8. Press the remote control’s TEST TONE button to switch the
test tone OFF.
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OPERATION
1. Select the desired mode with the DOLBY PRO LOGIC button,
DSP MODE button or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button.
© The DSP MODE changes in sequence each time the DSP MODE
button is pressed. (The DSP indicator lights.)
JAZZ —» DANCE ——» SIM SURR
| (SIMULATED SURROUND)
off «———— PROLOGIC THEATER «———— HALL
. Select the component for playback with the input selector
buttons.
. In the case of DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, DOLBY 3CH
LOGIC or PRO LOGIC THEATER, select the center mode with
the remote control’s CENTER MODE button.
. Begin playback.
. Adjust volume level with the MASTER VOLUME control.
SETTING THE EFFECT LEVEL
When using DSP MODE (JAZZ, DANCE, HALL, PRO LOGIC
THEATER), adjust the total effect to your desired level with the
EFFECT LEVEL +, — buttons of the remote control unit.
© A numerical display from 10 to 80 of the effect level is shown in the
display section.
SETTING THE DELAY TIME
When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or SIMULATED
SURROUND, you can set the delay time between 16 ms and 30 ms (2
ms step). The standard setting is 20 ms, but you can select any
setting of your choice.
When you press the DELAY TIME button on the remote control, the
current delay time is displayed. Pressing it again changes the delay
time.
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