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1. DISPLAY CLASS MPK D ACCESS EFFECT page 32 Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in the Movie Music and Expanded Advanced Surround modes 5 MUTE TDC G O Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it 11 efis 21 has been muted 6 MASTER VOLUME Pioneer Use to set the overall listening volume 7 TOP MENU Use to return to the most basic menu on a l 1 RECEIVER DVD player or disc Switches the receiver between on and standby 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons sb MENS od Use to display the menus on a digital TV Use to select the input source tuner 3 LISTENING MODE buttons 8 AUDIO STANDARD page 30 32 39 Use to switch the audio tracks of a DVD when Press for Standard decoding and to switch in DVD mode between the various Pro Logic II options 04 Controls and displays 9 Component Tuner controls The main buttons gt etc are used to control a component after you have selected it using the MULTI CONTROL buttons The tuner DIV controls above these buttons can be accessed after you have selected the corre sponding MULTI CONTROL button TUNER or TV SAT when connected to DTV RETURN Returns to the last screen selected when using a digital TV tuner BAND DTV ON OFF Use to switch between the AM and FM bands when the tuner is selected Also switches a digital TV on off DTV INFO You can access the DTV information with this button DISPLAY page 43 Use to switch the displa
2. MAO aat 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 3dB Output Level impedance VCR DVR REC CD R TAPE MD REC oilistaubahen ay Ruste ENERETT 200 mV 2 2 KQ PAO ni a Te claire 6 dB 100 Hz MRED Ecran RR 6 dB 10 kHz LOUDNESS 6 5 dB 3 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz at volume level 50 dB YS as Sas _ NS Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited A network CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD VD ANI SAN Sarriaren aAA 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD ae D AT nien aa N 79 dB dC Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR DWR DYDD TV SAP asiGcunds 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level impedance aE E cee ee eer ee a er ee 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT amp MONITOR 5 Hz to 7 MHz lt 3 dB ArmA NOISE Rat iO enar aA 66 dB S E A axe ames 55 dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range ne 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity wc Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity Mono 20 2 dB Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to NOiSe Ratio rianan Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf DISTOMIOM saae Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity ccee 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation funecwnaiewanities 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency RESPONSE 80 ZO ko KA 1 dB Antenna Input DIN accs 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range naase 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna n 350 uV m Slt al tO NOISe RaUO ui
3. STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX button TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received 14 Master volume level Shows the overall volume level dB indicates the minimum level and OdB indicates the maximum level Note Depending on the level settings you make for each channel the maximum level can range between 10dB and OdB gt Playing sources En Introduction to Sound Modes There are three basic sound options Stereo Direct Standard or Advanced Surround Stereo Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings Dolby Digital and DIS multi channel sources are downmixed to stereo In STEREO the audio plays according to the surround setup settings and you can still use Midnight mode Loudness mode and Tone Control functions When you select DIRECT the audio bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source Standard modes The Standard mode can be used to decode Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround sources The surround mode options below can also add surround sound to regular stereo sources You can pes Dolby Digital software by the Surround OE iS parca Dames Dut unmarked software may also inc
4. 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL 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 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth ora soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water
5. the Speaker setting and the Subwoofer setting in the default settings VSX D412 VSX D512 RECEIVER l l ail E 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press RECEIVER 3 Use or gt to choose the option you want to adjust D C It will be easiest to adjust each of the settings in turn following the order below and on the following pages The current setting is shown for each option as you cycle through the display Speaker setting page 36 Specify the number and type of speakers you have connected Subwoofer setting page 36 Specify how the subwoofer is used Crossover frequency setting page 36 Determine which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or large speakers LFE attenuator setting page 37 Specify the peak level for the LFE channel Front speaker distance setting page 37 Specity the distance from your listening position to your front speakers Center speaker distance setting page 37 Specity the distance from your listening position to your center speaker Surround speaker distance setting page 37 Specity the distance from your listening position to your Surround speakers Dynamic range control setting page 38 Compress the dynamic range of the sound track Dual mono setting page 38 Isolate one channel when listening to discs with dual mono encoding Coaxial digital input setting page 38 Specify the c
6. to from digital components like an MD to from analog components See above for more on digital connections When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet ANALOG OUT Note CD player The arrows iN GEC indicate the IN IN REO direction of the ANALOG audio signal OUT PLAY CD R Tape MD Deck Connecting up C Connecting DVD 5 1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for decoding DVDs you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi channel analog outputs to the multi channel inputs of this receiver When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT Note SURROUND The arrows OUTPUT DVD multi channel decoder indicate the VIDEO with 5 1 channel analog direction of Mie output jacks the signal FRONT OUTPUT The 5 1 channel input can only be used when DVD 5 1 ch is selected see page 34 Note Connecting video components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below Regarding digital video components like a DVD player you must use the connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to hear a digital source like a DVD you should hook up the audio to a digital input see page 14 It is also a good idea to hook up your dig
7. H022AEn For U S model lrer ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR certification mark are registered US marks K001A_En CAUTION THE STANDBY ON BUTTON IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION THEREFORE INSTALL THE UNIT SUITABLE PLACES EASY TO DISCONNECT THE MAINS PLUG IN CASE OF THE ACCIDENT THE MAINS PLUG OF UNIT SHOULD BE UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL SOCKET WHEN LEFT UNUSED FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME o17BEn 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 IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipmentis located in 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 HOO6AEn NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will no
8. Place the front left and right speakers at e lo achieve the best possible surround equal distances from the TV sound install your speakers as shown e When placing speakers near the TV we below Be sure all soeakers are installed recommend using magnetically shielded securely to prevent accidents and improve speakers to prevent possible interference sound quality such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice Overhead view of speaker set up discoloration of the TV picture move the Front Left Center speakers farther away from the TV e Place the center speaker above or below the a TV so that the sound of the center channel is Subwoofer localized at the TV screen Surround Surround Caution If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it with putty or by other suitable means to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes e f possible place the surround speakers slightly above ear level gt e Try not to place the surround speakers further away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect Zz lt gt Connecting up D C J En AC outlet switched 100 W 0 8 A max Power supplied through this outlet is
9. Playing sources e Press MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS Each press cycles through the effects as follows r gt Midnight Off L Loudness You can also press MIDNIGHT or LOUDNESS on the front panel Each press switches the effect on or off Using the tone controls Depending on what you are listening to you may want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you want to adjust Each press switches between BASS and TREBLE 2 Use the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial to change the amount of bass or treble as necessary Wait about five seconds for your changes to be input automatically dC Note e The tone controls can only be used with the Stereo sound mode e When the receiver is switched to Direct using the tone controls automatically switches the receiver to Stereo mode Playing other sources VSX D412 VSX D512 RECEIVER MULTI CONTROL Oi a INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT CD oe O CD R _ VCR TUNER TAPE MD DVR 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver 3 Select the source you want to playback Use the INPUT SELECTOR VSX D412 MULTI CONTROL VSX D512 buttons on the remote or the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel 4 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 gt Playing sources C Selecting the mul
10. by This is nota malfunction but be sure to turn the volume a DIS compatible CD player down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers during playback noise is output Can t operate the remote e Replace the batteries refer to page 6 control e Operate within 23 feet 7 m 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel refer to page 7 e Remove the obstacle or operate from another position e Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light The display is dark or off e Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default Note If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions En Additional information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 2 total harmonic distortion front Continuous Power Output Stereo PANE 100 W per channel 20 20 000 Hz THD 0 2 8 Q Continuous Power Output Surround PCOME Merana AN 100 W per channel 1kHz THD 1 0 8 Q Center ccc 100 W 1kHz THD 1 0 8 Q STOUN ean aa 100 W per channel 1kHz THD 1 0 8 Q Input Sensitivity Impedance CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD VD AID TV SAT uiai 200 mV 47 kQ Frequency Response CD VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD
11. corresponds with your system Front Center Surround Sub a Speakers Woofer 4 Press ENTER The display prompts you to select your room Size 5 Use the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your room size Depending on the distance of your Surround speakers choose between Small Medium or Large see table below dS Mt Front ar er an surround ot 7 OF 6 Press ENTER to confirm your setup The display shows the speaker setup and room size that you have selected Connecting up ba C Before making or changing the connections switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet Audio Video cords Digital audio cords Optical cables Use audio video cords not supplied to connect Commercially available digital audio coaxial the audio video components and a video cord to cords standard video cords can also be used connect the monitor TV or optical cables not supplied are used to Connect red plugs to R right white plugs to L connect digital components to this receiver left and the yellow plugs to VIDEO Be sure to insert completely Be sure to insert completely Digital audio coaxial cord Optical cable or standard video cord Co 3 R S video cables VSX D512 only Use S video cables not supplied to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords Connect from an S video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S video jack on the vi
12. rays e The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit 23ft 7m gt 5 minute guide D C 7 En Introduction to home theater You are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options such as surround sound when listening to soundtracks Home theater refers to the use of multiple audio tracks to create a surround sound effect making you feel like you re in the middle of the action or concert The surround sound you get from a home theater system depends not only on the speakers you have set up in your room but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver DVD Video has become the basic source material for home theater due to its size quality and ease of use Depending on the DVD you can have up to seven different audio tracks coming from one disc all of them being sent to different speakers in your system This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you the feeling of being there This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround DVD Video discs according to your speaker setup In most cases you won t have to make changes for realistic Surround sound but other possibilities like listening to a CD with multi channel surround sound are explained in Playing sources starting on page 30 5 minute guide D C Listening
13. sound system see page 35 Also used to control DVD menus options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player Use the TUNE buttons to find radio frequencies and use ST to find preset stations page 40 43 Controls and displays C 19 GUIDE Use to display the guides on a digital TV SUBTITLE Displays changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD Video discs 20 ENTER page 48 50 It can be used to enter commands for TV CATV and TUNER 21 TV CONTROL buttons These controls are for your TV They are dedicated TV controls and will work no matter what mode the remote control is in They can however be set for different TVs By default they will control the TV Thus if you only have one TV assign it to the TV SAT button see page 45 04 Controls and displays En Remote Control VSX D412 Pioneer INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT CD 1 O 8 eel en lo BE 2 3 4 5 TUNING STATION CHD CH BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY Ge OG amp OH amp S e DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER al 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on and standby 2 MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS page 32 Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD page 30 32 39 Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II options 2 ADVANCED SURROUND page 30 32 Use to switch betwe
14. t input a preset code for the TV TV SAT MULTI CONTROL button you will be able to control your TV using the dedicated TV CONTROL on the remote if you have assigned it to the TV CONT button e You may not be able to use a particular code even if it is listed on pages 51 e The remote control buttons will not be able operate other equipment unless preset with the method above C Direct function VSX D512 only e Default setting ON You can use the direct function feature to control one component using the remote control while at the same time using your receiver to playback a different component This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When direct function is on any component you select using the MULTI CONTROL buttons will be selected by both the receiver and the remote control When you turn direct function off you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 4 button The LED blinks 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The LED lights 3 Use the number buttons to enter either 1 direct on or 2 direct off The LED blinks again 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control 5 When you re done pr
15. three banks classes of station presets MPX page 41 Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality DISPLAY page 43 Use to switch the display between the station preset name and the frequency 11 TOP MENU Displays the disc top menu of a DVD 12 lt gt JL and ENTER SETUP buttons Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system These buttons are also used to control DVD menus options 13 RECEIVER Use to switch to the receiver controls on the remote control Also used when setting up the surround sound for the receiver 14 CH SELECT page 39 Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound of the receiver TEST TONE page 39 Use to sound the test tones when setting up the surround sound of the receiver LEVEL page 39 Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver dC EFFECT page 32 Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in the Movie Music and Expanded Advanced Surround modes 15 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to your system Button What it does DVD Turns DVD power on off AUDIO Changes the audio language or channel SUBTITLE Displays changes the subtitles included in multilingual DVD Video discs A Press to start fast reverse scanning gt Starts playbac
16. to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers FL FR Note Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q Be sure to complete all other INPUT 7 f Cc connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 7 1 Twist around 1 2 inch of bare wire strands together c I 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire j A l 1 2 inches 9 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure Connecting up C O Caution Make sure that all the bare speaker wire is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal If any of the bare speaker wire touches the rear panel it may cause the power to cut off as a safety measure Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind Some are designed to be floorstanding while others should be placed on stands to sound their best Some should be placed near a wall others should be placed away from walls We have provided a few tips on getting the best sound from your speakers below but you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them e
17. to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind so with the following quick setup guide you should have your system hooked up for Surround sound in no time at all In most cases you can simply leave the receiver in the default settings 1 Hook up your DVD player For Surround sound you ll want to hook up using a digital connection from the DVD player to the receiver You can do this with either a coaxial or an optical connection you don t need to do both If you hook up using an optical cable you should refer to Optical digital input setting on page 38 to assign the optical input to DVD Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shown below 2 Hook up your TV Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the TV using the jacks as shown below gt Optical cable Note If you hook up gt Coaxial cable using a optical cable see Optical digital input setting on page 38 to assign the optical input to DVD C SA DIGITAL OUT res Video cord C Ba TT DIGITAL IN as COAX OPT VIDEO OUT S aS A DVD player The illustration shows the VSX D512 but DVD connections for the VSX D412 will be the same gt 5 minute guide 3 C 7 En 3 Connect your speakers A complete setup of six speakers including the subwoofer is show
18. you can point the remote controls of other Pioneer components at the receiver s remote sensor You can also use the remote control from this unit to control a Pioneer DVD player The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this unit and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal CONTROL 1B CONTROL a Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Controls and displays C Remote Control VSX D51 2 ADVANCED SURROUND page 30 32 Use to switch between the various surround modes 12 STEREO DIRECT pages 30 31 13 Switches direct playback on or off Direct RECEIVER i SOURCE 1 DES 14 playback bypasses the tone controls and MULTI CONTROL channel levels for the most accurate TV SAT cribvA d ti f 2 reproduction of a source Pp i STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT 1 z 4 CH SELECT page 39 4 o i H or eve Use to select a channel when setting up 1 i i a the surround sound of the receiver 5 uve Ce 16 RECEIVER CONTROL 6 WASTER 4 TEST TONE page 39 Use to sound the test tones when setting up the Surround sound of the receiver LEVEL page 39 Use to set up the levels of the surround RETURN BAND DTV ON OFF DTVINFO sound of the receiver
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21. Dynamic range control SETTING 38 BO KRS E reer rerey 38 Coaxial digital input SETTING vce 38 Optical digital input SETTING vce 38 Setting the relative volume level lecrclelgae atslalalcineene een ene tart mn mer ern emt 39 7 Using the tuner PISTENING TO TNE FAO Oina 40 Tuning directly to a station VOX DO O aaa A NA 41 Improving FM StereO SOUNC vce 41 SAVING Stalon Pre SES aei Aa 42 NaMing Station PreSets icerir 43 Listening to station presets ccceeeeeeeeen 43 8 Making recordings Making an audio or a video recording n 44 MOnItoring oUr FECOLCING enu nini 44 9 Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components VSX D512 only sn 45 Selecting preset codes VSX D512 only n 45 Direct Tunction VSX D512 On aeann 46 Clearing the Preset Codes CV SAAD OT 2 ORIN E E asap 47 Controls for TVs VSX D512 Only vcs 48 Controls for other components VOA DZ ON ontenan Anau 49 Preset Code List VSX D512 only asn 51 10 Additional information TPCLATO SS OORT aaa voto lenaats I3 SEES EE E E AA S Do gt Before you start 3 C 7 Checking what s in the box Loading the batteries Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories VSX D412 e AM loop antenna e FM wire antenna e Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6 x 2 e Remote control e These operating instructions Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6 x 2 Installing the receiver Pleas
22. HILIPS ZENITH THOMSON SONY video game LOEWE GOLDSTAR MICROSOFT PIONEER LD Manufacturer SONY PANASONIC PHILIPS KENWOOD MITSUBISHI RCA PIONEER TV Manufacturer RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX GE PHILIPS Code 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 009 011 003 010 012 013 014 015 016 013 014 017 Video game 000 003 008 111 Code 101 105 106 104 103 100 107 100 111 DVD LD Code 601 610 615 616 617 618 609 603 620 607 610 603 612 629 601 608 607 610 617 602 628 618 611 607 DTV SONY PANASONIC TOSHIBA SHARP HITACHI SANYO MITSUBISHI GOLDSTAR JVC RADIOSHACK FUNAI GRANDIENTE LOEWE PIONEER Manufacturer JERROLD S ATLANTA ZENITH PIONEER On digital STB Manufacturer RCA SONY ECHOSTAR PRIMESTAR BELL PIONEER Manufacturer PIONEER PANASONIC JVC TOSHIBA TUNER Manufacturer PIONEER 604 607 608 622 605 602 626 621 602 619 627 606 610 624 625 618 621 614 609 610 602 621 610 623 621 602 613 623 610 623 621 602 658 630 607 600 STB SATELLITE CATV Code 711 701 702 712 704 713 703 714 716 715 705 706 708 709 707 717 710 700 Code 201 203 209 202 205 206 208 200 207 231 Code 229 207 231 232 226 230 227 228 Code 500 09 Controlling the rest of your system C En VCR Manufacturer ORION FUNAI RCA ZENITH MAGNAVOX FI
23. OFF Sa CLASS MPX _ OOOO 1 Tune to a station you want to memo rize See Listening to the radio previous page for 42 more on this En Wa C 2 If you re using the remote control press RECEIVER VSX D412 only 3 Press TUNER EDIT T EDIT on the VSX D512 remote The display shows ST MEMORY then a blinking memory class STEREO TUNED SPPA A 99 50 4 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes then press gt to select the station preset you want You can also use the the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial front panel to select a station preset 5 Press ENTER After pressing ENTER the preset class and number stop blinking and the receiver stores the station Using the tuner Naming station presets For easier identification you can name your station presets 1 Choose the station preset you want to name See Listening to station presets this page for how to do this 2 If you re using the remote control press RECEIVER VSX D412 only 3 Press TUNER EDIT T EDIT on the VSX D512 remote The display shows ST NAME then a blinking cursor at the first character position 4 Input the name you want Names can be up to four characters long e Use the front panel MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control gt buttons to select characters e Press ENTER to confirm a character If no character is Input a Space is input e The name is st
24. ONTROL buttons to select the component Button s Function Components SOURCE Press to switch the component between standby and on CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck a a Press to return to the start of the current track CD MD CD R DVD LD player Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks Play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck Cassette deck gt i Press to advance to the start of the next track CD MD CD R LD player Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks Play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck Cassette deck lI Pause playback or recording CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck gt Start playback CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck 09 Controlling the rest of your system C En Button s lt lt Number buttons 10 button ENTER DISC MENU ENTER lt gt Soin amp ENTER CHANNEL TOP MENU AUDIO GUIDE Function Hold down for fast forward playback Hold down for fast reverse playback Stops playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open Directly access tracks on a program source Use the number buttons to navigate the on screen display Selects tracks higher than 10 For example press 10 then 3 to select track 13 Changes the search mode Chooses the disc Use as the ENTER button Displays th
25. Pioneer sound vision Ssoul AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX D412 VSX D512 Operating Instructions WARNING THE APPARATUS IS NOT WATERPROOFS TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE AND DO NOT PUT ANY WATER SOURCE NEAR THIS APPARATUS SUCH AS VASE FLOWER POT COSMETICS CONTAINER AND MEDICINE BOTTLE ETC HOO1AEn 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 ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT HOO7AZL For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour le mod le Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada H009 2L If the socket outlets on the associated equipment are not suitable for the plug supplied with the product the plug must be removed and an appropriate one fitted Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be perfomed only by qualified service personnel The cut off plug must be disposed of as an electrical shock hazard could exist if connected to a socket outlet
26. Press STANDARD For multi channel sources Dolby DTS decoding is selected automatically according to the source and shows in the display For a two channel source you can press STANDARD repeatedly to select the Pro Logic II mode you want rP Pro Logic Pro Logic Il Music bee Pro Logic Il Movie Refer to page 30 for more details about each mode 2 5 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 Using Advanced Surround Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DTS signal processing is done automatically correspond ing to the input signal e Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeat edly to cycle the sound options Each press changes the display as follows Movie Music Virtual SB 5 Stereo Expanded VSX D512 only Refer to page 30 for more details about each surround effect Note e The Movie Music and Expanded effects of Dolby DTS can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 the default setting is 70 by pressing EFFECT The effect level can be set for each of these Advanced Surround mode The Standard and Stereo modes cannot be changed Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be used to get good bass and treble from music sources at low volume levels The Midnight listening feature allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at which you re listening
27. SHER PANASONIC TOSHIBA JVC HITACHI SONY MITSUBISHI SANYO SHARP GOLDSTAR OPTIMUS GRADIENTE LOEWE PIONEER DVD Recorder Manufacturer PIONEER TAPE Manufacturer DENON FISHER JVC KENWOOD ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC SONY TEAC TECHNICS YAMAHA PIONEER Code 424 441 401 406 408 414 405 413 411 415 403 404 417 414 408 426 403 410 426 412 427 425 420 408 432 433 405 409 426 428 430 429 408 414 431 407 408 401 406 436 434 416 417 404 408 457 458 459 409 420 421 422 423 424 408 407 410 412 425 435 402 418 419 411 409 408 432 433 402 418 419 441 414 432 400 Code 456 Code 810 813 802 804 807 808 809 800 803 801 806 805 803 811 812 800 CD Manufacturer DENON JVC KENWOOD MARANTZ ONKYO OPTIMUS PANASONIC PHILIPS RCA SANYO SONY TEAC TECHNICS YAMAHA PIONEER MD Manufacturer SONY KENWOOD SHARP TEAC ONKYO DENON PIONEER CD R Manufacturer PHILIPS PIONEER Code 309 346 303 310 311 321 323 312 324 346 320 308 307 300 304 326 312 322 346 302 319 313 313 301 316 317 318 305 306 327 324 325 304 326 315 314 328 300 345 Code 901 903 902 904 905 906 900 902 907 Code 346 345 Additional information C Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is somet
28. a surround back speaker in your system when listening to a 5 1 channel source Playing sources Expanded This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space allowing two channel stereo signals to imitate a five speaker sound Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes 5 Channel Stereo This can be selected to give multi channel sound to a stereo source using all the speakers in your setup Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a component to both analog and digital inputs on the back of the receiver to select between input signals e Press SIGNAL SELECT front panel to select the input signal corresponding to the source component Each press switches between AUTO DVD 5 1 ch ANALOG and DIGITAL The default is AUTO When set to DIGITAL D0 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input and DTS lights when a DIS signal is input dC Note e DVD 5 1 ch is only available when DVD LD is selected as the source e This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 82kHz 44kHz 48kHz and 96 kHz and DIS digital signal formats With other digital signal formats set to ANALOG e You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with DTS is playing an analog signal To prevent noise make
29. and ENTER to confirm your selection See Using the Quick Setup on the next page if you re unsure about the settings 6 Play a DVD and adjust the volume to your liking There are several other sound options you can select See pages 30 to 33 for more on this See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39 for more setup options Note Depending on your DVD player or source discs you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound In this case the listening mode must be set to Standard it should already be set see page 32 if you need to do this if you want multi channel surround sound gt 5 minute guide En Using the Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup to get your system up and running with just a few button presses The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected your speaker setup and room size If you want to make more specific settings refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39 Use the front panel controls for the steps below 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press QUICK SETUP The display prompts you to select your speaker setup 3 Use the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial to choose your speaker setup Cycle between the following choices 5 1ch oe 5 0ch 3 0ch 4 1ch Le 3 1ch 4 0ch 2 Note Check the table below to find the speaker setup that
30. asts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Saving station presets on the next page for more on how to do this VSX D412 VSX D512 TUNER LS rO BAND MPX N BAND DTV ON OFF 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM 2 Tune to a station There are three ways to do this Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold the tuning buttons TUNING VSX D412 TUNE VSX D512 for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat to search for other stations Manual tuning To change the frequency one step ata time press the tuning buttons TUNING VSX D412 TUNE VSX D512 High speed tuning Press and hold the tuning buttons TUNING VSX D412 TUNE VSX D512 for high speed tuning Release the button at the frequency you want Using the tuner D C Tuning directly to a station VSX D512 only Sometimes you ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to In this case you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control 1 Press the TUNER button
31. deo component you are hooking up Be sure to insert completely S Vib R pP Son IED Connecting up bam 7 En Connecting digital components For proper decoding of Dolby Digital DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections you don t need to do both The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal it is a matter of matching like with like for example the coaxial output from the Component to the coaxial input on the receiver This receiver has both a coaxial and an optical input for a total of two digital inputs Connect your digital components as shown below When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL Z Note TV tuner or Satellite tuner The arrows DIGITAL indicate the OUT direction of the COAXIAL audio signal DVD Leiria Connecting audio components To begin set up connect your analog audio components such as a cassette deck to the jacks For components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo ins two plugs You should also hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record
32. e note the following points VSX D512 e Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal i Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6 x 2 r e When installing on a rack shelf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches 20 cm of space above the receiver Making cable connections l Make sure not to bend the cables over the top O cantor of this unit as shown in the illustration If this Incorrect use of batteries may result in such happens the magnetic field produced by the hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the transformers in this unit may cause a humming following precautions noise trom the speakers e Never use new and old batteries together e Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together e When disposing of used batteries please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction s rules 6 that apply in your country or area En Before you start C Operating range of remote control unit The remote control may not work properly if e There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver s remote sensor e Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor e The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared
33. e setup screen for DVR players Changes sides of the LD Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using Pauses the tape Stops the tape Starts playback Fast rewinds fast forwards the tape Navigates DVD menu options Selects channels Displays the disc top menu of a DVD Changes the audio language or channel Displays changes the subtitles on multilingual DVDs Components CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck CD MD CD R VCR DVD LD DVR player Cassette deck CD MD CD R VCR LD player DVD DVR player CD MD CD R VCR LD player DVD Multiple CD player VCR DVR player LD player DVD DVR player Cassette deck Cassette deck Cassette deck Cassette deck DVD DVR Player VCR DVR Player DVD DVR Player DVD DVR Player DVD DVR Player Controlling the rest of your system C Preset Code List VSX D512 only You should have no problem controlling a component if you find the manufacturer in this list but please note that there are cases where codes for the manufacturer in the list will not work for the model that you are using There are also cases where only certain functions may be controllable after assigning the proper preset code Note The TV STB and DTV codes can only be set to the TV SAT or TV CONT button DVD Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA DENON HITACHI P
34. each channel e Default setting 0 dB For best Surround sound playback you should set the relative channel levels from the main listening position You can set seperate levels for each surround mode 1 Press STANDARD 2 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone The test tone is output in the following order depending on the speaker setting Pw SW SL SR Note If you don t hear a test tone from one of your speakers please refer to Speaker setting on page 36 to make sure you have correctly specitied your speaker setup 3 Press MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume to an appropriate level 4 Use LEVEL to adjust the speaker levels in turn You should hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position The channel level range is 10 dB 5 When you re done press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone Q The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CH SELECT and then using LEVEL 2 C Note e Test tone is only output in Standard modes e Since the subwoofer transmits an ultra low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is VSX D412 VSX D512 STANDARD VOLUME CH SELECT TEST TESE LEVEL RECEIVER gt Using the tuner Listening to the radio The following steps show you how to tune to FM and AM radio broadc
35. en the various Surround modes STEREO pages 30 31 Switches direct playback on or off Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source 4 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate lower the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion 5 FLDIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter 6 MENU DVD control Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player TUNER EDIT Receiver control pages 42 43 Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the STATION buttons 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control Note The DVD controls on the remote control TOP MENU MENU gt J and ENTER SETUP buttons can only be used for DVD control after pressing DVD LD on the remote See the next page for more on the seperate DVD CONTROL buttons 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to select the input source 9 Volume buttons Use MASTER VOLUME to set the overall listening volume Use MUTE to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted Controls and displays 10 Tuner controls The TUNING buttons can be used to find radio frequencies The STATION buttons can be used to select preset radio stations pages 42 43 BAND page 41 Use to switch between the AM and FM bands when the tuner is selected CLASS pages 42 43 Use to switch between the
36. ess RECEIVER Note e You can t use direct function for TUNER Controlling the rest of your system C Clearing the Preset Codes VSX D512 only You can clear all presets and restore the factory default settings 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 0 button for three seconds The LED on the remote control blinks three times indicating all the preset codes have been cleared The remote control will reset as described in the box below Button Preset Code Component DVD LD DVD TV SAT TV VCR DVR DVD Recorder CD CD CD R TAPE CD TV CONT TV TUNER TUNER 09 Controlling the rest of your system C En Controls for TVs VSX D512 only This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes see pages 45 46 Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to select the component Button s TV INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME TOP MENU MENU AUDIO GUIDE aa H E P gt gt gt lt lt Number Buttons 10 button ENTER DISC Function Switches the DTV on or off Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on Switches the TV input Not possible with all models Selects channels Adjust the TV volume Press to display the DTV menu Select different menus from the DTV functions Select the menu screen Use to switch DTV audio tracks Use as the GUIDE button for navigating Use to choose t
37. et sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation We Want You LISTENING For A Lifetime S001 en EO Additional information D C En Additional information D C ee ee Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Support Division at the above listed number for assistance Pioneer Electronics USA Inc Customer Support Division P O BOX 1760 Long Beach CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alterna
38. ey exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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 Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal ANTENNA OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shoc
39. for example near a bathtub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub inawet basement or near a swimming pool and the like ACCESSORIES Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LAC J VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult y
40. ghts when a digital audio signal is detected OO DIGITAL Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is detected ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected DTS Lights when a source with DTS audio signal is detected 2 DTS When the Standard mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate decoding of a DIS signal 3 OO DIGITAL When the Standard mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate decoding of a Dolby Digital signal 4 OO PROLOGIC Il When the Standard mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate Prologic II decoding 2 ATT _ MONITOR 5 6 7 8 MIDNIGHT STEREO TUNED LOUDNESS MONO S 5 AMT Lights when INPUT ATT is used to attenuate reduce the level of the input signal can only be used with an analog signal 6 DIRECT Lights when source direct playback is in use Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduc tion of a source 7 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening 8 MONITOR Lights when MONITOR is selected 9 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not SP gt A means speakers are switched on SP gt means the headphones are connected 10 Character display 11 ADV SURR Advanced Surround Lights when one of the Advanced Surround listening modes of the receiver is selected Controls and displays D C 12 LOUDNESS Lights during Loudness listening 13 TUNER indicators
41. he BLUE commands on a DTV menu Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu Press to get information on DTV programs Switches DTV on or off Use to select closed captioning with DTV Use to select a specific TV channel Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel Use to enter a channel Components DTV Cable TV Satellite TV TV TV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV DTV DTV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV DIV DIV DIV DIV DIV DIV DIV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV DIV Cable TV Satellite TV TV DTV Controlling the rest of your system C Button s Function Components S gt amp Select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen DTV ENTER ENTER brings up the DTV menus Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu Cable TV Satellite TV TV screen DIV Note The six TV CONTROL buttons on the remote control are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TV CONT button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TV CONT MULTI CONTROL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV to the TV CONT button Controls for other components VSX D512 only This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes see pages 45 46 Use the MULTI C
42. hing wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Problem Remedy The power does not turn on e Connect the power plug to the wall outlet e Disconnect the power plug trom the outlet and insert again e Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel This could cause the receiver to shut off auto matically No sound is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to function is selected pages 13 18 e Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off e Adjust the MASTER VOLUME e Press the MONITOR button to turn monitoring off No image is output when a e Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to function is selected pages 13 15 e Select the correct component use the INPUT SELECTOR buttons Considerable noise in radio e Tune in the correct frequency broadcasts e Connect the antenna refer to pages 16 17 e Route any other cables away from the antenna terminals and wires e Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall e Connect an outdoor FM antenna refer to page 17 e Adjust the direction and position for best recep
43. ital components with analog audio connections see page 14 For better quality video you can hook up using the S video jacks on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks VSX D512 only Make sure you use an S video cable to connect to the S video jack on the component you are hooking up see page 13 When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is AUDIO INPUT disconnected from the wall outlet VIDEO INPUT S VIDEO INPUT Note SAT 10 The arrows OUTPUT indicate the VIDEO VIEO AECK direction of OUTPUT the signal AUDIO OUTPUT Zz lt gt Connecting up D C En AUDIO OUTPUT OUTPUT TV tuner or Satellite tuner OUTPUT Note The arrows OUTPUT indicate the VIDEO direction of the signal MNA DVD player or LD player OUTPUT Note The arrows indicate the direction of dhll the signal TV monitor Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas next page Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections AM LOOP ANTENNA FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area etc FM WIRE ANTENNA C
44. ital mode is switched on you will hear the channel you have selected either ch1 or ch2 through your center speaker With Dolby Digital mode off or if you don t have a center speaker you will hear the channel you have selected through both front speakers In the L 2 ch 1 R ch 2 setting the left front speaker will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2 e Use or to cycle through the possible DUAL MONO settings Lch 1 R ch 2 ch2 ch1 Coaxial digital input setting e Default setting DVD Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the coaxial digital input jack e Use or to select the coaxial digital input DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign a component to the digital jack whenever you select that component for example a DVD player the receiver automati cally changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the display Optical digital input setting e Default setting TV Here you tell the receiver what component you have hooked up to the optical input jack e Use or to select the optical digital input DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign a component to the digital jack whenever you select that component for example a DVD player the receiver automati cally changes to the digital input setting and DIGITAL shows in the display Setting up the receiver Setting the relative volume level of
45. k gt gt Press to start fast forward scanning E Stops playback lI Pauses a disc that s playing or restarts a paused disc a a Skips to the start of the current track or chapter then to previous tracks chapters gt i Skips to the next track or chapter CI En Controls and displays Front Panel 1 8 1 STANDBY ON Switches the receiver between on and standby 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode 3 STATION buttons pages 42 43 Selects station presets when using the tuner 4 TUNING buttons page 40 Selects the frequency when using the tuner 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals trom the remote control 6 ENTER 7 MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial performs a number of tasks Use it to select options after pressing TONE QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones Note When the headphones are connected there is no Sound output from the speakers 2 rn eee ee 9 101112 13 141516171819 20 21 A INPUT Wy SELECTOR SURROUND 22 9 TUNER EDIT pages 42 43 Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the STATION buttons 10 CLASS pages 42 43 Switches between the three banks classes of station presets 11 BAND page 40 41 Switches between AM and FM radio bands 12 MPX page 41 Press the MPX button to receive a radio br
46. k OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e f the product has been exposed to rain or water e lf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e fthe product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi
47. n here but everyone s home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers the front speakers in the diagram but using at least three speakers is recommended and all six is best If you re not using a subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Speaker setting on page 36 to large Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers Note Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q Front Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers Note z oo Be sure to complete all connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source Powered subwoofer 5 minute guide y C3 4 Plug in the receiver and switch it on followed by your DVD player your subwoofer and the TV Make sure you ve set the video input on your TV to this receiver Check the manual that came with the TV if you don t know how to do this Also make sure that DVD LD is showing in the receiver s display indicating that the DVD input is selected If it isn t press DVD LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your room size Use the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial to select
48. nal part Unauthorized substitutions may resultin fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT Fig A ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 lt lt GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc Contents 1 Before you start Checking wnat STUNG TOON rasna 6 Installing erecek a 6 Making cable CONNECTIONS eresien 6 Loading the Da tterie S mirn a 6 Operating range of remote control unit 7 2 5 minute guide Introduction TO NOME theater eccere 8 Listening to Surround SOUNC vce 9 Using the QUICK S tUD siena 12 3 Connecting up PIANO OEO CONIO e 13 S video cables VSX D512 Only vcs 13 Digital audio cords Optical cables nce 13 Connecting digital COMPONENTS nsn 14 Connecting audio COMPONENTS s e 14 Connecting DVD 5
49. oadcast in mono 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate lower the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion 14 FLDIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter 15 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD pages 30 32 39 Press for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II options Controls and displays C ADVANCED SURROUND pages 30 32 Use to switch between the various surround modes STEREO DIRECT pages 30 31 Switches direct playback on or off Direct playback bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a source 16 SIGNAL SELECT page 31 34 Use to select between an analog or digital signal 17 MONITOR page 44 Press to switch tape monitoring on off 18 MIDNIGHT page 32 Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volumes 19 LOUDNESS page 32 Use to boost the bass and treble at low volumes 20 TONE page 33 Press this button to access the bass and treble controls which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial 21 QUICK SETUP page 12 22 MASTER VOLUME 04 Controls and displays En 1 2 3 SIGNAL dts DOO DIGITAL bicrraL DOO DIGITAL l Oo PROLOGIC I ADV SURR ANALOG DTS 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component AUTO Lights when AUTO signal select is on DIGITAL Li
50. omponent to be assigned to the coaxial digital input Optical digital input setting page 38 Specify the component to be assigned to the optical digital input C3 lt i gt Setting up the receiver 4 Use f or J to adjust the setting The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes 6 When you re done press ENTER to exit Note The setting display is automatically exited after 20 seconds of inactivity Speaker setting e Default setting S all speakers You must let the receiver know how many speakers you have and how big they are The size you choose large or small determines how much bass is sent trom the receiver to the speakers In the display F C and S refer to front center and surround speakers respectively Speaker size is denoted as L for large speakers S for small speakers and asterisk if no speaker is connected e Cycle through the available choices using or J and choose a configuration that matches your speaker setup One of the following configurations should match your setup FS CS SS a FL CX SS FS CS S Pe P FL CS S nase a as ae nan Ld 2 Note e f the cone size diameter of the speaker is larger than 5 inches set the speaker size to L e f you re not using a Subwoofer we recommend setting the front speakers to L Subwoofer setting e Default setting ON You can choose whether the sub
51. on the recorded signal 1 Select the source you want to record Use the INPUT SELECTOR VSX D412 MULTI CONTROL VSX D512 buttons on the remote or MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel 2 Prepare the source you want to record Tune to the radio station load the CD video DVD etc 3 Prepare the recorder connected to either the CD R TAPE MD or VCR DVR outputs Insert a blank tape MD video etc into the recording device and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check the component s instruction manual if you re unsure 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component 2 Monitoring your recording You can listen to monitor the recording as it s being made using the MONITOR button on the front panel a cassette deck would have to have a record monitor function e Press the MONITOR button to switch between the recorded signal and the original source signal Controlling the rest of your system Setting the remote to control other components VSX D512 only There are several ways to set your remote to control the other components in your system The easiest way to do this is to assign the component s manufacturer preset code listed on pages 51 52 to one of the MULTI CONTROL buttons on the remote control The buttons can be
52. on the remote control to select the tuner 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM 3 Press D ACCESS Direct Access 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station For example to tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 If you make a mistake halfway through press D ACCESS twice to cancel the frequency and start over Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an tm station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast gt Using the tuner 2 Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the fre quency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time This unit can memorize up to 30 stations stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each When saving an FM frequency the MPX setting see previous page is also stored Use the front panel controls to store station presets TUNEREDT CLASS BAND VSX D412 VSX D512 TUNER TUNING BAND CLASS MPX a INPUT ATT T EDIT TUNER EDIT Gi RECEI i VER ox he LS N oJ BAND DTV ON
53. onnecting up AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver Attach to a wall etc if desired and face in the direction that gives the best reception Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole then snap the connector shut g eh 3 8 in 10mm a Indoor antenna Vinyl coated wire dC Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna F UNBAL Q M 75 iL l filh ANTENNA 75 Q coaxial cable To improve AM reception Connect a 15 18 feet length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnect ing the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoors Outdoor antenna rh ANTENNA Zz lt gt Connecting up D C 7 En Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers including the subwoofer is shown here but everyone s home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner shown below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers the front speakers in the diagram but using at least three speakers is recommended and a complete setup is best for surround sound If you re not using a subwoofer change the front speaker setting see Speaker setting on page 36 to large Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left
54. ored when ENTER is pressed after choosing the fourth character Note To erase a Station name simply repeat steps 1 3 and input four spaces instead of a name CF tp Once you have named a station preset you can press DISPLAY when listening to a station to switch the display between the name and the frequency dC Listening to station presets Having stored up to 30 stations see previous page preset stations can be easily recalled 1 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Press repeatedly to cycle through classes A B and C 3 Press STATION ST on the VSX D512 remote to select the station preset you want Note e f the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for an extended period the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed 08 Making Recordings En Making an audio or a video recording You can make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV through the analog jacks You will need to connect a CD recorder tape deck MD VCR or DVR deck to the CD R TAPE MD or VCR DVR outputs on the receiver to do so see pages 14 15 for more on this Note The receiver s volume balance tone bass treble loudness and surround effects have no effect
55. orporate Dolby Surround Choose one of the following to add depth to a 2 channel source Pro Logic This mode gives 4 1 channel surround sound It is less sensitive to the quality of the source material so may be useful when Pro Logic Il Movie Music modes do not give good results 2 Pro Logic Il Movie This mode gives 5 1 channel surround sound It is Suitable for movies especially those recorded in Dolby Surround The channel separation and movement of surround effects is comparable to Dolby Digital 5 1 Pro Logic II Music This mode gives 5 1 channel surround sound and is suitable for music Compared to Pro Logic II Movie the surround effect is more enveloping Advanced Surround modes These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Most Advanced Surround modes are designed to be used with film soundtracks but some modes are also Suited for music sources Try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like Movie Simulates the relaxed environment of a movie theater and is suitable a neues a on Music Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musica sources marked paes HM leer sumrum op IGITAL e SURROUND Virtual Surround Back VIRTL SB VSX D512 only The Virtual Surround Back effect simulates 6 1 surround channel listening giving the impres sion that there is
56. our product dealer or local power company LOCATION The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION e If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the 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 e lf this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles andthe point where th
57. s the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime C J We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 fe
58. sa 50 dB PIMC a a NAA Loop antenna EO Additional information C Miscellaneous Power Requirements ns AG 120 V 60 Az Power CONSUMOTION siaiisirennoniriniiniiniii 260 W EEEE E EE rte A E O 1 0 W AC Outlet siropini 100 W MAX SWITCHED Dimensions ee ere eee 420 W x 158 H x 393 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 8 16 D in Weight without package veces 9 0 kg 19 8 Ib Furnished Parts AM loop antenna dnitiicavinnstgaatintaapatanitiantantaiaavantaaas 1 FM wire antenna ccserrirereceeenirrnn 1 Dry cell batteries AA size IEC RO wees 2 Remote COO canansuncinatntingiatsasngnanntnuanansaneauadatnite 1 Operating INSTFUCTIONS cccccecccceeceesteeereteeeen 1 Note Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer En Additional information D NC INA S ore egy NTIS S Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that let
59. se there are no S speakers KKK appears in the display LFE attenuator setting e Default setting 0 dB Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as necessary to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers e Use or J to set the attenuation level 0 dB 10 dB or k dB co OdB 10 dB co displays Note When ee is selected appears in the display LFE is not available dC Front speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft Sets the distance from the front speakers to the listening position e Use or to set the distance of the front speakers from the main listening position within a 30 foot range Center speaker distance setting e Default setting 10 ft The center speaker is normally placed directly in the front of the listening room and closer to the listening position than the front speakers This means that the sound from the center speaker will be heard before the front speakers To prevent this set the center speaker distance setting to delay the sound from the center speaker so that the sound from the front and center speakers will be heard at the same time e Use or to set the distance of the center speaker from the main listening position within a 30 foot range Note When Ck is selected in the speaker setting the center distance can t be set Surround speaker distance set
60. set to control the following components Button Controllable Components DVD LD DVD or LD player TV SAT TV or Satellite tuner VCR DVR VCR or Digital Video Recorder CD CD player CD R TAPE CD Recorder Tape deck or MD player TV CONT TV or Cable TV tuner TUNER FM AM tuner Note The remote control will exit an operation after 1 minute of inactivity Selecting preset codes VSX D512 only MULTI CONTROL amp oc 6 KOD oo 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 1 button The LED blinks To cancel the preset mode at any time press RECEIVER he remote control will also return to the previous mode after one minute of inactivity 09 Controlling the rest of your system 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control The LED lights 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 3 digit setup code see pages 51 for Preset Code List The LED blinks again If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will turn on or off The power of the component being input will only turn on or off if that component is able to be turned on directly by remote control 4 Repeat steps 2 through 3 for the other components you want to control 5 When you re done press RECEIVER Note e You can only input a code for the component type written on each MULTI CONTROL button except RECEIVER and TUNER e Even if you don
61. t occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help H010 En Information to User Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to operate the equipment H011 En CAUTION This product satisfies FCC regulations when shielded cables and connectors are used to connect the unit to other equipment To prevent electromagnetic interference with electric appliances such as radios and televisions use shielded cables and connectors for connections H012 En WARNING Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accesso ries sold with the product will expose you to lead a chemical known to the State of California and other governmental entities to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
62. the proper digital connections page 14 and set the signal input to DIGITAL e Some DVD players don t output DIS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player e You can only select DIGITAL if the source you selected is assigned to a digital input See page 38 for more on the digital input settings Using Stereo Direct When you select STEREO or DIRECT you will hear the source through just the front left and right speakers and possibly your subwoofer depending on your speaker settings Dolby Digital and DIS multichannel sources are downmixed to stereo See the previous page for more on these modes e Press STEREO DIRECT STEREO on the VSX D412 remote control repeatedly to switch between the two options Note If you switch on Midnight listening Loud ness or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected the receiver automatically switches to STEREO gt Playing sources En Listening to multi channel playback STANDARD VSX D412 VSX D512 S E E A N RECEIVER INPUT SELECTOR MULTI CONTROL RECEIVER DVD LD TV SAT CD oa STANDARD a 7 7 P A AN Pd gt 1 Switch on the playback component 2 Switch on the receiver 3 Select the source you want to playback Use the INPUT SELECTOR VSX D412 MULTI CONTROL VSX D512 buttons on the remote or the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel 4
63. ti channel analog inputs Connect a DVD player with 5 1 channel output to listen to 5 1 channel playback 1 Select DVD LD if it is not already selected Use the INPUT SELECTOR VSX D412 MULTI CONTROL VSX D512 buttons on the remote or the MULTI JOG INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT front panel repeatedly to select DVD 5 1 ch To cancel 5 1 channel playback use the SIGNAL SELECT button to select an input signal other than DVD 5 1 ch Note e When 5 1 channel playback is selected you can t use the SIGNAL SELECT INPUT ATT TONE and MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS buttons as well as the Standard Advanced Surround and Stereo Direct sound modes e When 5 1 channel playback is selected only the volume and channel levels can be set En Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup Even though you may already have your system up and running after using the 5 minute guide on pages 8 to 12 you should also be sure to complete the following set up operations to ensure the best possible surround sound This is particularly important when using Dolby surround You only need to make these settings once unless you change the placement of your Current speaker system or add new speakers etc Refer to the following pages for details on each of the settings Note If you are using the Pioneer S FCRW230 speaker system you ll have to set the Crossover frequency to 200 Hz You can leave
64. ting e Default setting 10 ft Like the center speaker you should set the distance of the surround speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both front and surround speakers at the same time e Use or to set the distance of the surround speakers from the main listening position within a 30 foot range lt i gt Setting up the receiver En Note When S is selected in the speaker setting the surround distance cannot be set Dynamic range control setting e Default setting OFF Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal With this setting you can compress the dynamic range so that low level sounds can be heard more easily sounding relatively louder yet louder sounds won t be too overbearing e Press or to set the dynamic range control OFF MAX or MID Note e When listening at low volumes set to MAX for maximum dynamic range compression e Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back Dual mono setting e Default setting ch1 The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs with dual mono encoding These discs are not widely used but are sometimes used when it is necessary to have one language on one channel and a different language on the other With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to If Dolby Dig
65. tion e Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to pages 16 17 e Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver e Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise Broadcast stations cannot be e Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 17 selected automatically EO Additional information C 7 Problem Remedy No sound from surround or e Refer to Speaker setting on page 36 to check the speaker center speakers settings e Refer to Setting the relative volume level of each channel on page 39 to check the speaker levels e Connect the speakers properly refer to pages 18 19 Noise during playback of a e Move the cassette deck further from your receiver until the cassette deck noise disappears Sound is produced trom other e Set the SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO DIGITAL or ANALOG components but not from LD or according to the type of connections made refer to page 31 DVD player e Set the digital input settings correctly refer to page 38 e Make digital connections refer to page 14 and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL refer to page 31 e Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player No sound is output oranoise is Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the output when software with DIS neutral position is played back e Refer to the manual supplied with the DVD player When a search is performed
66. tively please contact the Customer Satisfaction Department at the following address Customer Satisfaction Department eee eal Markham Ontario L3R OP2 877 283 5901 L For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Si ce produit doit tre r par au Canada veuillez vous adresser un distributeur autoris Pioneer du Canada pour obtenir le nom du Centre de Service Autoris Pioneer le plus pr s de chez vous Vous pouvez aussi contacter le Service la client le de Pioneer Pioneer Electroniques du Canada Inc Service la client le 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 905 479 4411 1 877 283 5901 Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la garantie restreinte qui accompagne le produit S018D_enfr Pioneer Electronics of Canada Inc Published by Pioneer Corporation Copyright 2002 Pioneer Corporation All rights reserved PIONEER CORPORATION 4 1 Meguro 1 Chome Meguro ku Tokyo 153 8654 Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS USA INC P O BOX 1540 Long Beach California 90810 1540 U S A TEL 800 421 1404 PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA INC 300 Allstate Parkway Markham Ontario L3R OP2 Canada TEL 905 479 4411 PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087 Keetberglaan 1 B 9120 Melsele Belgium TEL 03 570 05 11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIA
67. 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 YO Caution DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR TV SET HEATER OR SIMILAR APPLIANCE TO THIS UNIT S AC OUTLET Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk This can also cause the receiver to malfunction Note e Make sure no exposed speaker wire is touching the rear panel this may cause the receiver to turn off automatically AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0 8 A MAX e This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when not in regular use ex when on vacation 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 an 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 a 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 Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord optional
68. woofer is used or not Use the plus PLS setting for extra bass e Use or l to select subwoofer ON PLS or OFF Note e f you chose the small front speaker setting SUBWF ON is automatically set and locked e When you select the plus setting you will get the bass sounds from the subwoofer even if the front speakers are set to L Crossover frequency setting e Default setting 100 Hz Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds the frequencies between the speakers Since most smaller soeakers can t handle deep bass tones you can send these sounds to the subwoofer or if you don t have a subwoofer the large L speakers in your system instead of the speakers set to small S in your setup Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the subwoofer or L speakers We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if your S speakers are smaller bookshelt type speakers e Use ff or to specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers 100 Hz 150 Hz or 200 Hz Setting up the receiver 100HZ ame 150HZ 200Hz 100 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer or L speakers 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer or L speakers 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the subwoofer or L speakers Note It all soeakers front center and surround are set to L the crossover frequency can t be set becau
69. y between the station preset name and the frequency CLASS pages 42 43 Use to switch between the three banks classes of station presets MPX page 41 Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to mono will improve the sound quality D ACCESS page 41 After pressing you can access a radio station directly using the number buttons 10 Number buttons Use to enter track numbers on discs or radio frequencies dC 11 CHANNEL buttons Use to select channels on other components such as a DVR or Satellite tuner 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent trom the remote control to the receiver It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on or off the power of other components 15 MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS page 32 Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening 16 FLDIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter 17 MENU Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player INPUT ATT Use to attenuate lower the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion T EDIT pages 42 43 Press to memorize and name a station for recall using the STATION buttons 18 lt gt JL TUNE ST amp ENTER buttons Use the arrow buttons when setting up your Surround

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