User manual PIONEER VSX-708RDS

[. . . ] After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. Be sure that the power supply voltage of the area where this unit will be used meets the required voltage (e. g. , 230 V D3-4-2-1-4_A_En or 120 V) written on the rear panel. VENTILATION CAUTION When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at each side). WARNING Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product, and to protect it from overheating. [. . . ] The X-Curve setting acts as a kind of re-equalization for home theater listening, and restores proper tonal balance of movie soundtracks. 1 THX Audio Setting For the most effective results when using the THX Select2 Cinema and THX MusicMode listening modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 29) with the Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) system (see About THX on page 85), it is required that you make the setting. See Placing the speakers on page 18 for more on THX speaker placement. 2 1 Select `X-Curve' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker Distance d. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting 5e. X-Curve X-Curve -2. 0dB/oct 1 Select `THX Audio Setting' from the Manual SP Setup menu. 5. Manual SP Setup a. Speaker Setting b. Channel Level c. Speaker Distance d. Bass Peak Level e. X-Curve f. THX Audio Setting 1k 2k 4k 250 8k 500 125 :Return :Finish 2 Choose the X-Curve setting you want. The X-Curve is expressed as a downwards slope in decibels per octave, starting at 2 kHz. The sound becomes less bright as the slope increases (to a maximum of -3. 0dB/oct). Use the following guidelines to set the X-Curve according to your room size: Room size (m2) 36 48 ­1 60 ­1. 5 72 ­2 300 1000 ­2. 5 ­3 16k 63 :Return 2 Specify the distance of your surround back speakers from each other. 5f. THX Audio Setting SB SP Position 0. 0-0. 3m SBL-SBR X-Curve (dB/oct) ­0. 5 :Finish · If you select OFF, the frequency curve will be flat and the X-Curve has no effect. 3 Select `Return' then press ENTER to finish. · 0. 0 ­ 0. 3m ­ Surround speakers within 30 cm apart (best for THX surround sound). · > 0. 3 ­ 1. 2m ­ Surround speakers between 30 cm and 1. 2 m apart. · 1. 2m < ­ Surround speakers more than 1. 2 m apart. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note 1 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn't applied when you're using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 29). 2 If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display). 47 En 08 Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution · Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. 1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod control cable2 to connect your iPod to the iPod jack on the rear of the receiver. To disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release the catch, then pull out. DISP / Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed. During playback, press to skip to previous/next playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. TOP MENU Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen. RETURN Press to return to the previous level. Note 1 If you're in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback. 49 En 08 Other connections Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. 1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. See About the video converter on page 11 for more on HDMI compatibility. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor. · The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player. 3 Use the INPUT SELECT button to select the HDMI input you've connected to (for example, HDMI 2). You can also use the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. · Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on page 66 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or plasma display (no sound will be heard from this receiver). MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL IR S400 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) IN1 (AUDIO) ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT2 S400 USB AUDIO IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN2 HDMI OUT 12 V TRIGGER 1 2 IN 1 DVD/ LD IN IN IN1 IN 1 (SAT) IN 2 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN 4 (CD-R) 1 4 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) ROOM2 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT IN 2 IN 1 (DVD/LD) 1 2 IN2 (ZONE2) MONITOR OUT OUT TV IN CD-R/ TAPE SAT IN VIDEO / GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN R IN 1 Y Y IN 2 (TV) · If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an analog video connection. FL C IN R ASSIGNABLE IN3 FR PB PB SUB W. ASSIGNABLE IN 1 1 (DVD/ LD) IN 2 (CD) 2 · You can't hear HDMI audio through this receiver's digital out jacks. PR IN4 IN 2 PR IN 3 SURROUND Y Y OUT PB PB OUT DVR/ VCR 2 R SURROUN BAC About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. HDMI features include uncompressed digital video, a bandwidth of up to 2. 2 gigabytes per second (with HDTV signals), one connector (instead of several cables and connectors), and communication between the AV source and AV devices such as DTVs. [. . . ] · When the surface is dirty, wipe with a soft cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five or six times with water, and wrung out well, and then wipe again with a dry cloth. · Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will corrode the surface. · Phase correction The Phase Control technology incorporated into this receiver's design provides coherent sound reproduction through the use of phase matching for an optimal sound image at your listening position. · i. LINK digital interface (VSX-AX4ASi only) The i. LINK interface makes it possible to connect this receiver to i. LINK-equipped components, allowing you to enjoy high sampling rate (up to 192 kHz) PCM multichannel digital audio from DVD-Audio and SACD discs, as well as digital audio from DVD-Video, CD and Video CD discs, all with a single cable. · HDMI and digital video conversion This receiver is compatible with the HDMI digital video format, providing you high-definition digital video and digital audio via a single cable. [. . . ]