Pioneer VSX-D901S User manual

Operating
Instructions
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* Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration.
DEMO MODE
* The demonstration is activated by turning on the power switch while holding down the RETURN button (from power standby |
condition). The demonstration will appear on the display.
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
VSX-D9015
NTSC
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 in a secure area. This is for your security.
{For Canadian model]
CAUTION: To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS
(POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
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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 button te return to normal operating
conditions.
If you press this button, the entire contents of the memory are
cleared.
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IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral
triangle. is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated ‘'dangerous vottage’’ 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 safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
HEED WARNING — All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ~ Ali 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
stabie location.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The appliance
should not be mounted to a wail 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
shouid not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may biock 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
connected to a power supply only of the type
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
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them. Pay particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacies, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
POLARIZATION — If your purchased product is
provided with a polarized power piug, please read
the following instructions, This productis equipped
with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This ptug
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
00 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 jocated
away from power lines.
NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a jong period of time.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Care should be taken
s0 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. Ail other servicing should
be referred to qualified service personnel.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
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.
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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
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810 — 20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810 — 21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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CONTENTS
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BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES
TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES |
Only multivoltage models are provided with these switches. U.S.,
Canadian, European, U.K. and Australian models are not provided with
these switches.
Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use
this model with 110 V setting in Saudi Arabia.
The line voltage selector switches are on the rear panel. Before your
model is shipped from the factory, these switches are set to the power
requirements of the destination. Check that they are set properly before
plugging the power cord into the household wail 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
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CAUTION: TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS
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/75ys} position:
Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100kHz, AM
10kHz, and de-emphasis 75us.
{50kHz/9kHz/50zs] position:
Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50kHz, AM
9kHz, and de-emphasis 50ys.
NOTE:
When unsure about the channel allocation and de-emphasis values for
your area, consult your dealer for correct information.
CHANNEL STEP
/FM DE-EMPHASIS
SOkHz/50uS_ J {_1OOkHz/75uS —~a FM
OkHz TOkHz AM
Both switches must be in the same switch
setting; otherwise, unit can be damaged.
FEATURES
* 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 Muiti-Room
System Remote Control Sensor Unit lets you enjoy different sources
in different rooms at the same time.
* Enhancer, Split screen function
The built-in detail-type enhancer is beneficial when making copies of
VCR tapes. By using the split-screen function, you can simultaneously
view the enhanced and original (non-enhanced) images. In this way you
can select the optimum settings for enhancing the image.
¢ Input attenuator
Depending on the component or source, input level to this unit may be
too high, possibly resulting in a distorted sound during playback. For
this reason, there’s a built-in attenuator to decrease the level, thereby
eliminating distortion.
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¢ Auto source control function
This function lets you store your usual receiver settings in memory, and
call them up simply by pressing the cali up button. (Up to two patterns
can be memorized.)
© Confirm function (remote control operation)
This function indicates receiver settings in the display section at the
touch of a remote control button.
¢ Equipped with the JOG dial, designed for easier
operation.
* Digital Simulated Stereo System (DSSS)
* Audio/Video programmable remote control unit.
* On Screen Display (OSD)
(U.S. and Canadian models only)
The preset operational condition is indicated by characters on the TV
screen. A blue background is displayed when no video signal is input.
When using the S-Video out jack, operation information is not indicated
on the screen. There is also no information when a video signal is output
from VCR OUT or MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE VIDEO OUT.

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remote control unit
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
THEATER, DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC.
: U.S. and Canadian models
Alkaline dry cell battery x 2
(size ‘AA’ (LR6/AM-3))
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SURROUND MODE
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.
e 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:
Use this when watching movie sources that have a stereo soundtrack
to enjoy the effect of being in a movie theater. It is also effective when
used with video software bearing the pig) mark.
{It cannot be used simultaneously with DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
or DOLBY 3CH LOGIC.)
* DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
Choose this setting for movies and music (especially Video Discs and
video tapes bearing the pie mark) playback.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND continuously detects the size and
direction of the dominant signal and cancels undesirable crosstalk,
thereby providing signal emphasis.
You can clearly perceive the directions and source of the music.
Real flow of sound also can be re-created naturally using this feature.
It gives the feeling of being in an outstanding and expansive sound field.
When using DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, a delay time setting of
20 ms is commonly used. Use a different setting if you prefer.
¢ 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.
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND is equipped with the following
3 positions for the CENTER MODE.
When using DOLBY 3 CH LOGIC, you can select NORMAL or WIDE.
When using center speaker:
¢ 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, 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: DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND
¢ 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 a center speaker
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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 ‘‘Dolby”’ et le symbole Double-D Do sont des marques
dépsoées de Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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 switch or set the graphic equalizer for flat
Wrens or to its ‘‘through’’ (defeat or off} setting, if it has one.

_CONNECTION CHART
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
CONNECTING THE POWER CORD
(For U.S. and Canadian models)
Household electrical outlets are provided with specific polarity, a
live side and a neutral (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.
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.
* lilustration 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 ® position.
THE S-VIDEO CONNECTORS
When using a VCR 1, VCR 2, VCR 3, LD and TV monitor 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 as
the holes and insert.
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For the method of switching the TV monitor S-VIDEO connector/
VIDEO jack, refer to the TV monitor's instruction manual.
S-VIDEO plug
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Basic Audio Component Connections
¢ FM, AM antenna connection
* Turntable
*® First cassette deck
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Basic Video Component Connections (1)
* First VCR
VHF antenna UHF antenna
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Additional Audio Components NOTE:
*¢ Dolby Surround will not operate correctly if the signal passes through
* Second cassette deck (Graphic equalizer) a graphic equalizer.
*
Audio
equipment
(Second
CD
player,
etc.)
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using
Dolby
Surround,
turn
off the
TAPE
2
MONITOR
button
or set the graphic equalizer for flat response or to its through (defeat)
setting.
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CONNECTION CHART
Additional Video Components
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(Second LD player, etc.)
® Second TV monitor
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CONNECTION CHART
When used with another amplifier (power amplifier,
preamplifier)
[FRONT]
(a)
When using the preamplifier 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,
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connector bars.
Keep the removed
bars for future use.
When using PRE AMP OUT jack:
Use these jacks when using a separate amplifier as the power source
instead of this unit, and listening to speakers which are connected to
the separate amplifier.
NOTE:
Sound from the speaker channels (front, center, rear), from 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 weil as broadcasts received by the unit, cannot be heard
via speakers connected to the unit.
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CONNECTION CHART
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monaural amplifier, etc.
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Speakers Connection
* Front L, R speakers
* Front center speaker
* Rear L, R speakers
When connecting speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS
8 terminals, the procedure is the same as that used
for connecting speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS A
terminals.
NOTE:
Do not allow any of the cord’s conductors to protrude
fram the terminals or touch any other conductors.
Malfunctioning or breakdowns may occur when
conductors come into contact with each other.
Front speaker impedance
Set the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch to
the nominal impedance of your speakers.
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connect it to front speaker terminals A
or B.
* Position HIGH: when using one pair of
speakers of 8 2 to 16 2.
* Position LOW: when using one pair of
speakers (42 to 8 2) or two pairs of
speakers (8 2 to 16 2 for each speaker).
Center speaker impedance
Connect center speaker system with a
nominal impedance of 8 2.
Rear speaker impedance
Connect rear speaker systems with a
nominal impedance of between 8 and
16Q.
NOTE:
Be sure to observe speaker polarity.
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CENTER
CONNECTION CHART
@ Loosen cap.
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;@) Tighten cap.
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CONNECTION CHART
Connecting Muilti-Room and Source NOTE:
* Be careful not to make the wrong connections for CONTROL IN/OUT
(black) and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN (green).
¢ /f you connect to the CONTROL jacks of other components, such as
a CD player or cassette deck, bearing the Sil mark, you can also
enjoy remote control of these components from room B. (For details
concerning connections, refer to page 24.)
* TV Monitor
* Speakers
* Multi-Room remote control sensor unit MR-100 (option)
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Precautions concerning Multi-Room & Source operation
When using this unit with the MR-100 multi-room system remote
control sensor unit and MR-101 muiti-room system remote control
emitter for Multi-Room & Source operation, even when not using
another MR-101, be sure to set the slide switch on the MR-101 rear
panel to the ‘FOR USE WITH ANOTHER MR-101” position. Correct
operation will not be possible if the switch is in the “WITHOUT
ANOTHER MR-101”' position.
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AC-ADAPTOR
Switch to the "FOR USE
—fET Bt Sern ah WITH ANOTHER MR-101”
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socket = Additional MR-101 (8)
SUB ROOM
AC adaptor
CONNECTION CHART
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REMOTE CONTROL
SENSOR UNIT MA-100
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CONNECTING THE REMOTE CORD
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Suppied stereo mni-plug
remote cord.
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Be sure to push the plug securely.
(Oo not connect to the SR CONTROL
torminal,)
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CONNECTION CHART
Application example- MULTI-AMPLIFIER SYSTEM
Crossover Network
High range
Low
range
Power
Amplifier
Tweeter
PREAMP
POWER
AMP
Woofer
OUT IN
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Receiver
| Woofer
PREAMP POWER AMP
Speaker system
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
(San ce ence cs oc oo
@) POWER STANDBY/ON switch/indicator
This is the switch for electric power.
ON wee eae 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.
@ MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button (See page 36)
Use in combination with the separately sold MR- 100 Multi-Room remote
control unit.
When this button is on, the source selected with the INPUT SELECTOR
at that time is set to the Sub room function. The selected sub-function’s
sound is output through SUB ROOM SPEAKERS, and the video signal
is output through the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE VIDEO OUT jack. If
you install speaker systems connected to the MULTI-ROOM SPEAKERS
terminais in a different room, you can enjoy different sources in two
different rooms with a single main unit.
@ AUTO SOURCE CONTROL, MEMORY buttons
(See page 35)
AUTO SOURCE CONTROL 1, 2:
These buttons are for memorizing and recalling your current settings.
Both 1 and 2can 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 piay are also
transmitted.
MEMORY:
Use when memorizing settings to an AUTO SOURCE CONTROL button.
® Display section (see page 22)
@© STATION CALL (RANDOM 30 CH) buttons
* These buttons are used to preset and recall desired broadcasting
stations. You can also preset AUTO/MONO button settings.
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Station call operation example:
If you press the [+2] button:
* Once — station 2 is selected.
* Twice — station 12 is selected.
* Three times — station 22 is selected.
NOTE:
Pressing the STATION CALL buttons 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 buttons (See pages 6, 32)
@ JOG MODE indicators
The indicator for the mode that can currently be operated by the JOG
dial lights. If it is not the mode you want to operate, switch to the desired
mode with the JOG MODE button (@).
@) Remote sensor window
@ INPUT ATT button
Use this when there is distortion due to excessively high input signal
level. When this is switched ON, — 10 dB attenuator operates, and the
INPUT ATT indicator in the display section lights.
@® ACOUSTIC/ENHANCER MEMORY, SELECT buttons
ACOUSTIC/ENHANCER MEMORY:
Use to operate acoustic memory and enhancer memory. See page 34.
ACOUSTIC SELECT:
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 34.
ENHANCER SELECT:
Use this to store a desired enhancer effect in memory, and to recall a
desired enhancer effect. For further details concerning memory
operation, refer to page 34.
When the enhancer has been memorized, then the enhancer will be
automatically switched ON when this button is pressed.
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FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
@) RETURN button
Pressing this button returns the receiver to the following settings, the
sound level being controlled by MASTER VOLUME control knob.
* TAPE 2 MONITOR OFF
* SURROUND MODE OFF
© SPEAKERS A ON
* MUTING OFF
® BALANCE CENTER
¢ INPUT SELECTOR TUNER
© STATION CALL 1 CH*
* When a station is not memorized in 1 CH, station search will
automatically proceed from the frequency displayed.
@ 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.
@3) MASTER VOLUME control
Use to adjust the sound volume from the front, center and rear speakers.
When you adjust volume by remote control, the indicator on the knob
flashes.
When the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE switch is ON, volume level in sub
foom cannot be adjusted with this knob. To adjust sub room volume,
point the remote control at the MR-100 in the sub room and operate.
DSSS (Digital Simulated Stereo System) button
Operate this when inputting a monaural signal to enjoy a simulated
stereo sound. You can use it when a monaural signal is input into both
the left and right channels or when a monaural signal is input into only
one of the channels.
@® JOG dial
This lets you control the following five functions.
(1) Tuner frequency (manual tuning).
(2) Selection of letters for station naming.
(3) Video enhancer effect level adjustment.
(4) Surround’s delay time selection.
(5) Surround’s total effect level adjustment.
You can select which function you want to control with the JOG MODE
button @), but the mode automatically switches when a function
changes. For example, if you press the STATION NAME button, the
JOG MODE automatically switches to the CHARACTER mode.
MUTING button
Press to temporarily cut off the sound volume. When pressed again,
the sound will return to its previous evel.
@) SPLIT SCREEN OFF/ON button
lf you tum.the ENHANCER OFF/ON button ON to add the video
enhancer effect, and then turn this button on, the right side of the picture
will have the enhancer effect added, and the left side will be without
the enhancer effect. The signal that has passed through the enhancer
is output through the TO MONITOR TV jacks and VCR OUT jacks.
A split screen picture is output from the TO MONITOR TV jacks.
However, S jack output is not affected by enhancer or split screen.
SPEAKERS A, B buttons
These are ON/OFF buttons for the speaker systems. When switched
ON, SPEAKERS indicators (A, B) in the display section light.
PHONES jack
Connect the plug on your headphones to this jack. To hear only through
the headphones, set all SPEAKERS A and B buttons 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
using the remote control.
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BAND button (FM/AM)
Use this to switch between FM and AM frequency band reception.
@) AUTO TUNING buttons (Down (-), Up (+))
+: Performs tuning in ascending frequency order.
~: Performs tuning in descending frequency order.
@ CUSTOM MEMORY SELECT button (See page 27)
Recall a genre name with this button.
@) SCAN button (See page 27)
Operates when the INPUT SELECTOR is set to TUNER. Station
frequencies assigned to the STATION CALL buttons are tuned in, one
after another, beginning with the current station no., for approximately
5 seconds each. Press the button again and reception of the station
presently being received will continue. 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.
MEMORY button
Pressing this button will result in the memorization of the current
broadcast band, reception frequency, and FM AUTO/MONO mode (see
page 27).
This button is also used to input station names (see page 28), and
custom memory operation (see page 27).
@ STATION NAME button
This button is used when inputting station names. (See page 28.)
@ AUTO/MONO button
Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when listening
to FM broadcasts. The monaural mode has been selected when the FM
MONO indicator in the display section is lit.
Auto stereo mode:
Normally, leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo broadcast
is received, it will be automatically reproduced in stereo.
During stereo broadcast reception, the STEREO indicator in the display
section lights.
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; however, FM stereo broadcasts will be
reproduced in monaural sound.
NOTE:
This button has no effect on reception of AM broadcasts.
@) DIRECT ACCESS button (See page 26)
When this button is pressed, the STATION CALL buttons function as
10-key number buttons for direct input of the desired reception
frequency.
When frequencies that cannot be received are entered, the entered
frequency value flashes, before reception of the previous frequency
resumes.
HITS (Hyper Intelligent Tuning System) button
(See page 29)
¢ if the HITS button is pressed at the currently displayed station
frequency, the receiver searches up and down the frequency for the
next station and stops at the first one it finds.
¢ if the HITS button is pressed during STATION NAME input (see
page 28}, the receiver performs a memory search in order of ascending
station number for memorized stations whose names begin with the
same letter as the station just input.
* If the HITS button is pressed during input of numbers for DIRECT
ACCESS tuning, the receiver sets the remaining digits, which have
not yet been input, to ‘’O’’, searches for the corresponding
frequencies, and stops on the first station it finds.