User manual PIONEER VSX-908RDS(-G)

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS-G Operating Instructions IMPORTANT 1 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. IMPORTANT 2 FOR USE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code : Blue : Neutral Brown : Live If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted. The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with 5 amp fuse. [. . . ] The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the 3 mark. When a Dolby Digital soundtracks 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" flashes and then "OFFSET +4dB" (as an example) appears in the receiver's display. The number +4dB is the difference between the receiver's gain structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4dB, turn the MASTER VOLUME dial down so 4dB is subtracted from the current 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, lets the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances. HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. Rich reverberation and a full sound create the impression of a lively performance space. JAZZ Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club. Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the listener can enjoy a live band effect. DANCE Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club. Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to enjoy the the visceral power of dance music. THEATER 1 Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel. Theater effects can be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital/ Pro Logic effects when used in combination those formats (with movies bearing the 3 trademark). THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel. Stereo mode Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers. OPERATION This mode also allows you to : · Use the BASS and TREBLE tone controls · Use DIRECT for truer reproduction of the original recording. See display explanations on p. 20-21 and front panel explanations on p. 18-19 for details on SPEAKERS (A/B), LOUDNESS, BASS (­/+) and TREBLE (­/+). When listening to Dolby Digital or DTS sources, DIGITAL NR do not function even if you select STEREO. 37 Basic Playback Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the main power button on the front panel to turn the power ON (_ ). Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (starting on page 25) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the 2 (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. If you use SPEAKERS B, the sound will be down-mixed to the two front B speakers and the surround sound effect will be lost. Surrround operation Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER 1 Select the sound mode. · For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX. Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode as follows: MUSICAL DRAMA ACTION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD CLASS MD/ TAPE1 MPX TUNER BAND TV CONT DIRECT ACCESS 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + 1 4 7 +10 RF ATT 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 DISC DISPLAY 5-D THEATER · For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD ( MPEG ). Each press changes the mode as follows: STANDARD MPEG TV TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME TV FUNC EFFECT /CH SEL MENU MUTE FUNCTION ENTER SIGNAL SELECT 2/dts SYSTEM SETUP · For DSP modes \Press DSP repeatedly. Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: STANDARD ( MPEG ) STEREO DSP HALL 1 HALL 2 JAZZ THEATER 1 DANCE THX ADVANCED THX ADVANCED STANDARD MPEG REMOTE SETUP MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO DIGITAL NR THEATER 2 · For STEREO \ Press STEREO. AV PREPROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Main power button DSP AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STEREO STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO /DTS THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD --OFF _ON MPEG 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT S-VIDEO PHONES VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R EXTERNAL DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDN SPEAKERS ­ BASS + ­ · The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT ­/+. Also, the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(­/+) button. · The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT ­/+. · When a digital input is selected, using some discs with a huge amount of information may cause the overload indicator to light up. [. . . ] 70 dB (400 kHz) Stereo Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1dB) Antenna Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 531 kHz to 1. 602 kHz Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]