User manual PIONEER A-550R SERVICE MANUAL

[. . . ] This is for your security. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [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. THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION. 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. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 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. 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. [. . . ] You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs. /dts SYSTEM SETUP THX ADVANCED STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 33 Surround Sound Set Up Digital-In Select In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the Digital 1-4 settings with the digital jacks 1-4 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack. Check the digital terminal numbers on the back of the receiver to make certain what component is in which jack (if necessary, see p. 10 for more on digital connections). The last setting, the AC-3 RF setting, is specifically for a DVD/LD player or LD player with an AC-3 RF output. If you connected one of these components match this button to the component. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 24) first. Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF 1 RECEIVER Select DIGITAL-IN SELELCT (If continuing from last set up, it will already be selected). See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 24 if you are unsure how to do this. Press ENTER. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 CD CLASS MULTI CONTROL MD/ TUNER TAPE1 MPX BAND TVCONT DIRECT ACCESS 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + Digital-In Select Digital-1 Digital-2 Digital-3 Digital-4 AC-3 RF [EXIT] L [DVD/LD] [ CD ] [ MD ] [TV/SAT ] [DVD/LD] 1 4 7 GUIDE 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 EXIT ENTER DISC +10 TV TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME TV FUNC memo Only the VSX-27TX has an AC-3 RF terminal, see the note on p. 10 for other models' AC-3 RF hook up . EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION ENTER SIGNAL SELECT 1-3 2 Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input function. Use the 2 or 3 to choose the input function that matches the component hooked up to that digital terminal. The possible choices include: DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2. You cannot assign digital inputs to the TUNER, VIDEO, PHONO, and TAPE 2 MONITOR functions. /dts SYSTEM SETUP THX ADVANCED STANDARD REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. If you want to change a setting before proceeding Simply use the arrow buttons to go back. memo · For the Digital 1-4 setting you can choose between DVD/ LD, CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1 and VCR 2 functions. · For the AC-3 RF setting you can choose between DVD/ LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1 and VCR 2 functions. Remember, if you have a DVD/LD player or LD player you should hook it up to the analog and digital jacks in addition to the AC-3 RF connection described here. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT mode explained on p. 41). ACTION This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects. 5-D THEATER 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 faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the memo When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver activates automatically. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog level for the program source being played. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog level, first you see "DIAL. NORM" flash in the receiver's display and next OFFSET +4 dB (as an example) will appear. The number +4 dB is the difference between the receiver's gain structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is 4 dB over the average recorded level. 36 Basic Playback DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances. SET UP HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. [. . . ] Customer Service Department 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2 (905) 479-4411 1-877-283-5901 For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product. Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus près de chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de Pioneer: Pioneer électroniques du Canada, Inc. Département de service au consommateurs 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 Limitée gui accompagne le produit. 79 R O NI C IND U ST RIES ELECT We Want You Listening For A Lifetime We Want You · EIA S EST 1924 SO CIAT IO 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. [. . . ]