User manual PIONEER VSX-409RDS

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-409RDS Operating Instructions Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the explanatory drawings. [. . . ] The VSX-409RDS takes advantage of this to provide dramatic and realistic surround sound. The effect can be further enhanced by choosing a Pro Logic with DSP mode. Follow the steps on this page when playing Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic material. When using any of these modes, it's really important that your speakers are set up correctly (see p. 11-12), and that you've worked through the steps in Setting Up for Surround Sound on pages 13-15. 1 Press 2(DOLBY PRO LOGIC on the receiver). Pressing repeatedly changes the Pro Logic mode in the following sequence: SOURCE SOURCE SELECT TUNER DVD CD 3 DOLBY PRO LOGIC 3 2 PRO LOGIC THEATER 1 TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R $ 1 TV FUNC. $ 2 !4 SURR OFF @ 5 * 6 & 7 # 8 PRO LOGIC THEATER 2 2 3 2 1 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU 0 CLASS MENU FQ 2 Press the SURROUND button. This starts the process of setting the effect level. RF ATT ENTER DISP TEST TONE FQ SORROUND MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. SELECT LEVEL FL RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER MASTER VOLUME 3 Use the EFFECT +/­ to adjust the DSP effect level PRO LOGIC THEATER1 and PRO LOGIC THEATER2 . You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10­90 (the default settinig is 50). AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î memo 1 · You need to input mode/distance/level settings specifically for your Pro Logic mode (see p. · If you try and turn PRO LOGIC on when the speakes are off, SP OFF will flash on the display, informing you that you can't turn on PRO LOGIC when the speakers are off. · You can't use the tone controls, the DIRECT function with PRO LOGIC mode. 20 Listening in Surround Sound Listening in DVD 5. 1 Channel Input Mode Some DVD players feature a built-in Dolby Digital decoder with separate analogue audio outputs for the front left and right, centre, surround left and right, and sub-woofer channels. Connect these to the 5. 1 channel inputs of the VSX­409RDS for enhanced playback of Dolby Digital material--see page 9 for instructions on connecting up. 5. 1 channel mode of the VSX­409RDS provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than the Dolby Pro Logic mode. Follow the steps below to use the 5. 1 channel mode. 1 Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD 5. 1 CH. SOURCE SOURCE SELECT TUNER DVD CD TV CONT. 4 On the receiver, press the DVD 5. 1 CH function button to select the DVD input mode directly. On the remote control, repeated presses of the FUNCTION button switches between 5. 1 channel input and the other inputs. @ 5 * 6 & 7 # 8 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU 0 CLASS MENU FQ RF ATT ENTER DISP TEST TONE FQ SORROUND MPX SET UP memo 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. SELECT LEVEL FL RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER MASTER VOLUME · You can input level settings specifically for your 5. 1 CH mode and this will enhance you surround sound experience (see p. · You can't use the tone controls S. BASS, DIRECT, DSP, or the PRO LOGIC functions with 5. 1 CH mode. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Operation 1 21 Listening in Surround Sound Listening in DSP Mode The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes transform your living room into a variety of different sound environments when playing standard (two channel) stereo sources. The descriptions below give an idea of what the five different modes sound like, but the best idea is to play a source and experiment. HALL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large classical concert hall. Long delay and reverb decay times create a sense of music being played in a large space. DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a dance music club. THEATER 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a mid-sized movie theater. JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club. Shorter delay times and a tighter reverb help to give the sound a live, small club feel. THEATER 2 Similar to the above but maintains proper localization of each channel. 1 Select a DSP MODE. Repeated presses of DSP MODE changes the DSP mode in the following sequence: SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R 3 HALL DSP OFF 3 JAZZ 3 DANCE 2 THEATER 1 $ 1 TV FUNC. $ 2 !4 2 THEATER 2 2 @ 5 * 6 & 7 # 8 3 2 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU 0 CLASS MENU FQ 2 Press the SURROUND button. RF ATT ENTER DISP TEST TONE FQ SORROUND MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. [. . . ] 350 µV/m Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220 W In Standby Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 391 (D) mm Weight (without package) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]