Pioneer Stereo Receiver VSX 909RDS User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO  
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
VSX-909RDS  
VSX-909RDS-G  
Operating Instructions  
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Quick Start Guide  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from  
the AC outlet.  
This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound. For more  
details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.  
1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV  
In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to hook up your  
DVD player with digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, 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 you need to figure out which yours has and hook it up to the appropriate  
terminal on the receiver. In order to do this you will need the proper cable. For coaxial connections you can use a  
regular RCA stereo cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have the same type of plugs. For optical  
connections you will need a special optical cord which you can buy at your local stereo store. Also hook up the  
video connection of your DVD player, the analog audio (for recording the audio on DVDs, use regular RCA stereo  
cords), and your TV (it's easiest to use a regular composite RCA video cords) as shown below. It is important  
that you hook up your TV (or monitor) in order to see a video image as well as the on screen displays (OSDs)  
shown by this receiver (for more on p.16-17). We also recommend hooking up your all your digital components  
to analog audio jacks. For this you can use regular RCA stereo cords.  
Coaxial Digital Connection  
If your DVD player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it up using this terminal.  
Follow the diagram below. This is the best scenario, as you will be able to follow the default settings of this  
receiver and won't need to assign the digital inputs.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
2
/
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
IN  
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
RCA video cord  
RCA stereo cord  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
L
L
R
R
DVD player  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
coaxial cord  
(not a PCM-only output)  
MONITOR  
OUT1  
VIDEO INPUT  
RCA video cord  
Optical Digital Connection  
If your DVD player has an optical terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out you can hook it up using this  
following the diagram below. You will need to assign the digital input (tell the receiver which input you put your  
DVD digital audio into). See page VI for this.  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
2
/
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
IN  
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
RCA video cord  
RCA stereo cord  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
L
L
R
R
DVD player  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
optical cord  
(not a PCM-only output)  
MONITOR  
OUT1  
VIDEO INPUT  
RCA video cord  
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Quick Start Guide  
2 Speaker Connections  
Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left &  
right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer  
speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the receiver. If you only  
have two speakers hook them up as “FRONT“. If you have three hook up the single speaker as “CENTER“.  
Follow the diagram on p.19 in order to hook up all your speakers. A center speaker is very important for  
watching films because the dialog comes from the center speaker in digital soundtracks. If you do not have a  
CENTER speaker you must tell the receiver the CENTER channel is OFF or when you listen to digital  
soundtracks you won't hear any dialog. Use the instructions on page 33-34 in order to do this.  
Follow the diagram below to hook up an additional amplifier in order to use surround back speakers. These  
speakers are important to hear all the sound channels on new, eight channel home theater DVDs. The diagram  
below also explains how to hook up a subwoofer which provides realistic bass sounds.  
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 amplifier match those on the speakers.  
INPUT  
RCA audio cord  
Powered  
subwoofer  
RCA stereo cord  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
Additional Amplifier (See p.21)  
SUB  
WOOFER  
L
R
R
L
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
L
R
R
L (Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
Surround back  
speaker (Left)  
Surround back  
speaker (Right)  
3 Setting up the Remote Control & Unit  
1 Put the batteries in the remote control.  
2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet.  
3 Press _ ON/ — OFF button and the STANDBY/ON button on the receiver to  
put the receiver in ON mode.  
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4 Digital Input Assignment  
This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p.III  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
1 Set the remote control slide switch to SETUP.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
Also make sure your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
• When you're done setting up the receiver, remember to set  
the slide switch back to USE.  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
1
¡
4
-
¢
2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.  
CHANNEL  
+
You should see the following display on your TV.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
System Setup  
[Digital-In Select]  
[Speaker Setting]  
[Channel Delay]  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
[Channel Level]  
[Crossover Network]  
[Bass Peak Level]  
[D-Range Control]  
[Multi Channel In]  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
• You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the  
SYSTEM SETUP button again. None of the settings you  
made will be entered in this case.  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
2
ENTER  
3-5  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
• If don't enter any settings the receiver will revert back to its  
previous state after three minutes.  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
3 Digital in Select should be selected (if it isn't use  
the 5¥∞ buttons to select it). Press ENTER.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
You should see the following display on your TV.  
Digital-In Select  
Digital-1  
Digital-2  
Digital-3  
Digital-4  
Digital-5  
AC-3 RF  
[DVD/LD]  
[
[
CD  
MD  
]
]
[TV/SAT ]  
VCR1  
[DVD/LD]  
[
]
[EXIT]  
L
4 Choose the Digital-3 you hooked up your DVD  
player to and assign "DVD/LD" to it.  
Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting.  
Digital-In Select  
Digital-1  
Digital-2  
Digital-3  
Digital-4  
Digital-5  
AC-3 RF  
[DVD/LD]  
CD  
[DVD/LD]  
[TV/SAT ]  
[
]
[
VCR1  
]
[DVD/LD]  
[EXIT]  
L
5 Select EXIT with 5¥∞ buttons and press ENTER  
to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.  
Digital-In Select  
Digital-1  
Digital-2  
Digital-3  
Digital-4  
Digital-5  
AC-3 RF  
[
[
OFF  
CD  
]
]
[DVD/LD]  
[TV/SAT ]  
[
VCR1  
]
[DVD/LD]  
[EXIT]  
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5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound  
2
Set the remote control slide switch to USE.  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
1 Turn on the receiver, your TV, and the DVD player.  
OPERATION  
1
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
2
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
You should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the receiver.  
1
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Press the STANDARD button for the basic  
surround sound setting.  
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
4 Play a DVD.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
3
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
6 For Better Surround Sound  
1 Go through the entire "system setup" procedures as outlined on pages 12-21  
of this instruction manual.  
If you don't hook up any other components with digital audio or do so following the default settings of  
the receiver (see page 14) you won't have to assign any more digital inputs, but many other adjust-  
ments will improve the sound tremendously.  
2 Experiment with the different sound settings offered with the 2/DTS/MPEG  
and DSP buttons.  
For more information see pages 42-46.  
3 As mentioned above you should go through the "speaker setup" instructions  
on pages 29-41 to set up your speakers properly. If you don't do this you, at  
least, need to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't have a  
center speaker. Use the instructions on pages 30-34.  
Speaker Setting  
[FREE]  
[THX]  
Front  
L
[LARGE]  
Center  
[LARGE]  
[LARGE]  
[LARGEx2]  
[ YES ]  
Surround  
SurrBack  
Subwoofer  
[EXIT]  
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Table of Contents  
Adjusting Bass and Treble ....................................... 51  
MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback ................................. 52  
96kHz 24bit Performance ......................................... 52  
Direct Playback.......................................................... 53  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ................. 53  
DUAL MONO Setting................................................ 54  
Before You Start ................................... 9  
Checking the Supplied Accessories .......................... 9  
How to Use This Manual ............................................ 9  
Preparing the Remote Control ................................... 9  
Loading the batteries.............................................. 9  
Operating range of remote control unit.............. 10  
Operating other PIONEER components .............. 10  
Installing the Receiver .............................................. 11  
Ventilation ............................................................. 11  
Opening the Front Panel .......................................... 11  
Using the Tuner .................................. 55  
Automatic and Manual Tuning ................................ 55  
MPX mode............................................................. 55  
RF ATT mode......................................................... 55  
Direct Access Tuning ................................................ 56  
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations ................... 57  
Recalling Memorized Stations ................................. 58  
Using the remote control ..................................... 58  
Using the front panel............................................ 58  
Memorizing a broadcast station name  
(Manual Station Name Memory)..................... 59  
To erase and change the memorized  
station name ..................................................... 59  
An Introduction to RDS & EON................................ 60  
Basics of EON........................................................ 61  
The receiver’s internal Program  
Connecting Your Equipment ............. 12  
Audio Components................................................... 12  
Cassette deck placement...................................... 12  
Digital Connections .................................................. 13  
Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player.... 14  
Digital Input Assignment ..................................... 14  
Video Components ................................................... 15  
Satellite TV Components ......................................... 16  
TV ............................................................................... 17  
Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) ................. 17  
Connecting the Radio Antennas .............................. 18  
Using external antennas ...................................... 18  
Speakers .................................................................... 19  
Speaker impedance .............................................. 20  
Placing Your Speakers .............................................. 20  
Speaker placement ............................................... 20  
Connecting Additional Amplifiers ........................... 21  
Plugging In (Except for the U.K. model) ................. 21  
Identification function ...................................... 61  
RDS (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception .... 62  
Displaying RDS data ............................................. 62  
Searching for a program by  
program type (PTY) .......................................... 63  
Using EON search................................................. 64  
Remote Control of Other Components ... 65  
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other  
Components .............................................................. 65  
Recalling Preset Codes ......................................... 65  
Learning Commands from Other  
Displays & Controls ........................... 22  
Display ....................................................................... 22  
Remote Control ......................................................... 24  
Front Panel ................................................................ 26  
Remote Controls ............................................... 67  
Using the Remote Control with Other  
Components ............................................................ 69  
Initial Set Up ....................................... 29  
On Screen Display .................................................... 29  
Switching video system between  
PAL and NTSC .................................................. 29  
Setting Up for Surround Sound .............................. 30  
Digital-In Select ..................................................... 32  
Speaker Setting..................................................... 33  
Channel Delay ....................................................... 35  
Channel Level........................................................ 36  
Crossover Network ............................................... 38  
Bass Peak Level..................................................... 39  
Dynamic Range Control ....................................... 40  
Multi Channel In Setting ...................................... 41  
Multi Channel In Setting Using the Main Unit ... 41  
Using Other Functions....................... 76  
Recording from Audio Components ....................... 76  
Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR) ................... 76  
Recording from Digital Audio Components ........... 77  
Recording from Video Components ....................... 77  
Multi Operations ....................................................... 78  
Performing Multi Operations ............................... 79  
System Off................................................................. 80  
Using the System Off Button ............................... 81  
Setting Up the Direct Function ................................ 81  
Remote Back Light .................................................... 82  
Resetting the Remote Control ................................. 82  
Erasing Multi Operations ..................................... 82  
Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands........ 83  
Erasing All Learned Commands and  
Basic Playback .................................... 42  
Sound Modes ............................................................ 42  
Selecting a Sound Mode .......................................... 45  
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital,  
DTS or MPEG .......................................................... 46  
Playing Stereo Sources ............................................ 47  
Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input ............ 48  
Reducing Noise During Playback ............................ 49  
Listening in Midnight Mode..................................... 50  
Using the Loudness Mode ....................................... 50  
Preset Codes ........................................................... 83  
Video Select .............................................................. 84  
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving.... 85  
Preset Code List ........................................................ 88  
Troubleshooting........................................................ 92  
Specifications ............................................................ 95  
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Features  
Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept  
The VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic  
concept. This well-developed approach to receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until  
now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. The result  
is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other  
multi channel sources and stereo sources as well. This receiver is designed capture to a true reproduction of the  
intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It  
incorporates 5 independent 110 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power  
MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each  
channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program  
sources. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction to give the purest sound available. All these  
elements consolidated in one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in his or her home.  
Universal Player Compatibility  
This receiver incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD  
Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of  
sources at the highest possible quality. The receiver’s multi channel in connections lets you hook up eight  
discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge  
formats.  
Decoding of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats  
Built into this receiver is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes the recent THX  
SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to  
enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie  
theaters. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to incorporate surround back channels  
that some new source material uses. This receiver has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic,  
MPEG and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of home theater today. It also offers  
component video terminals for the sharpest video transmission available to the consumer.  
Manufactured under license from Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S.  
patent numbers 5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or  
5,222,059. European patent number 0323830. Other  
U.S. and foreign patents pending. Lucasfilm and THX  
are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround  
EX is a trademark of Dolby Labs. Used under  
authorization.  
“DTS”, "ES" and “DTS Digital Surround” are  
trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.  
Manufactured under licence from Digital Theater  
Systems, Inc.  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
“Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and double-D symbol  
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential  
unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories.  
All rights reserved.  
The MPEG logo is a registered trademark of Royal  
Philips Electronics.  
Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes  
Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved.  
The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of  
possibilities. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living  
room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music.  
RDS (Radio Data System)  
With the RDS system, FM station can send additional signals with their regular program signals. For example,  
the stations send their station names, and information about the type of programs they broadcast, such as  
news, sport or music. This unit receives three types of RDS signals: RT, PS, and PTY.  
The Energy-saving Design  
This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the receiver is in standby mode.  
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Before You Start  
Checking the Supplied Accessories  
Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.  
FM wire antenna  
AM loop antenna  
“AA” IEC LR6  
batteries x 2  
Remote control unit  
• Operating Instructions  
How to Use This Manual  
This manual is for the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G Audio/  
Video Multi-Channel Receiver.  
This manual is divided into three main sections which  
will tell you how to setup and use the unit :  
OPERATION  
To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic  
Playback“ on p.42. “Using the Tuner“ (p.55) explains  
how to use the radio of this unit. Doing the operations  
in “Remote Control of Other Components“ (p.65) is  
highly recommended so you can use this unit’s  
remote control for all your components. “Using Other  
Functions“ (p.76) explain the other possibilities of the  
receiver.  
PREPARATION  
First carry out the tasks below in this “Before You  
Start“ section to prepare the remote control, then  
connect the receiver to your other components as  
described in “Connecting Your Equipment“ (p.12).  
Take special care to connect your digital equipment  
like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take  
advantage of the receiver’s surround sound systems  
(p.13-14). To learn about a specific button, control, or  
indicator, see “Displays & Controls“ starting on p.22.  
“Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving“ (p.85) provide  
detailed technical information and a troubleshooting  
guide.  
The following marks and symbols are used throughout  
the manual:  
Provides additional information,  
precautions, and advice.  
memo  
SET UP  
Performing the tasks in “Initial Set Up“ (from p.29) is  
essential to get proper surround sound.  
Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or  
display.  
Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or  
display.  
Preparing the Remote Control  
Loading the batteries  
Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries. When you notice a  
decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all batteries with new ones.  
1
3
2
"AA" IEC LR6  
batteries x 2  
\
\
CAUTION!  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions.  
• Never use new and old batteries together.  
• 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.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s  
rules that apply in your country or area.  
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Before You Start  
Operating range of remote control unit  
The area in which you can use the remote control to operate  
the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G is fairly large. To use, point the  
remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of  
this unit while within the range shown right.  
Remote control may not function properly if:  
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the  
remote sensor.  
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the  
remote sensor.  
30°  
30°  
• The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays.  
• Operated simultaneously with another remote control which  
uses infrared rays.  
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Operating other PIONEER components  
Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the  
receiver’s remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. The receiver then sends the  
remote control signals to the other components via the CONTROL OUT terminal.  
IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
Receiver  
PIONEER component  
bearing the Î mark.  
To CONTROL IN  
terminal of another  
PIONEER component  
bearing the Î mark.  
Remote Control  
• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the  
receiver’s remote control directly at the respective components. This type of operation does not require  
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control cords. All you have to do is recall the appropriate preset code (refer to “Recalling preset  
codes” on page 65).  
• If you use a remote control hooked up via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord, you won't be able  
to use this unit's remote control.  
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Before You Start  
Installing the Receiver  
Ventilation  
• When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at  
least 60 cm at the top, 10 cm at the rear, and 30 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between  
the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing  
malfunctions.  
• Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric having a thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or other  
covering.  
Anything that blocks ventilation will cause the internal temperature to rise, which may lead to breakdown or  
fire hazard.  
Opening the Front Panel  
To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and  
disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.  
Audio Components  
To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections  
and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that 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 (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use  
DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs  
(see p.13). We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks. If you want to record  
to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment  
with these analog connections. See p.13 & 14 for more on digital connections.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
ANALOG  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(PLAY)  
(REC)  
L
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
R
R
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
Recorder 1(MD/Tape)  
Recorder 2(MD/Tape)  
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
2
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
ANALOG  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
(PLAY)  
(REC)  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
L
L
PLAY  
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
FM  
ANTENNA  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
R
R
P
OUT  
REC  
R
MONITOR  
OUT  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PLAY  
1
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
If your turntable  
has a ground  
wire, connect it  
to the SIGNAL  
GND terminal.  
Turntable  
CD player  
ANALOG  
OUTPUT  
L
R
Please don't hook up any other component to the phono jacks other than a turntable. It could damage the  
equipment. If your turntable has a built-in amplifier please hook it up to an input other than PHONO.  
Cassette deck placement  
7 Audio cords  
Depending on where the cassette deck is placed,  
noise may occur during playback of your cassette  
deck which is caused by leakage flux from the  
transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise,  
move the cassette deck farther away from the  
receiver.  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the  
audio components.  
L
Connect red plugs to R (right)  
and white plugs to L (left).  
R
Be sure to insert completely.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Digital Connections  
In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to make digital  
audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (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 out from the component to  
coaxial in on the receiver). The receiver has two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. A  
DVD/LD player or LD player should be connected to a digital jack and the special 2 RF jack (if the LD has one)  
as well as a pair of analog jacks (see the next page). If possible, hook up your digital equipment in accordance  
with this receiver's default settings. See “Digital Input Assignment“ below left, in order to do this.We also  
recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks in order to make recording from some  
digital sources which may be copy protected.  
Connect your digital components as shown below.  
There are two optical digital out jacks (the MD recorder is connected to one in the diagram below). If you  
connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you can make  
direct digital recordings with this unit.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
(not a PCM-only output)  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
DVD player  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
2
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
IN  
IN  
CD player  
TV tuner  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM NBAL  
75
SUB  
WOOFER  
PLAY  
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
FM  
ANTENN
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
OUT  
REC  
R
MONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
IN  
UDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
DIGITAL  
R
L
OUTPUT  
(PLAY)  
INPUT  
(REC)  
MD recorder  
7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables  
Commercially available digital audio coaxial  
cords (standard video cords can also be  
used) or optical cables (not supplied) are  
used to connect digital components to this  
receiver.  
Coaxial cord  
(or standard video cord)  
Optical cable  
When you use optical digital input or output  
terminals, pull off the caps and insert the  
plugs. Be sure to insert completely.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player  
Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial or optical (you  
don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure you can  
use all LDs (see p.15). We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
2RF OUT  
(AC-3)(LD)  
(not a PCM-only output)  
DIGITAL OUT  
1
DVD/LD player  
2
3
or LD player  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
VIDEO  
Y
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
2
OUT  
OUT  
P
S-VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
P
B
R
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
P
WOOFER  
PLAY  
P
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
FM  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
ANTENNA  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
OUT  
REC  
R
ANALOG  
STEREO  
MONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
R
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL jack 1  
or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram) as well, but you DON'T need to make both.  
memo  
Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the Digital-In Select procedure  
(see p.32) if necessary. See the explanation below for details.  
Digital Input Assignment  
Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of component, they  
can be used freely. Thus you must tell the receiver what digital component in which jack so your components  
will be in sync with the the names on the remote control buttons and the like. To avoid having to assign the  
digital inputs you can hook up your equipment in accordance with the receiver's default settings.  
The default settings are:  
DIGITAL IN 1: DVD/LD  
DIGITAL IN 2: CD  
DIGITAL IN 3: MD  
DIGITAL IN 4: TV/SAT  
DIGITAL IN 5: VCR1  
AC-3 RF: DVD/LD  
You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/LD player only has an optical out jack on  
it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G default  
setting. In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs. See Digital-In Select on p.32 in order to do this.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Video Components  
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types of  
connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords  
(the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be  
hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use  
Dolby Digital/DTS you must hook up a digital input. It is also a good idea to hook up your DVD components with  
analog audio connections as well, since some DVDs may not have a digital audio track. To cover all possible laser  
discs a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection and two digital connections (a coaxial or optical  
and a specialized 2 RF connection shown at the very top of the first diagram below).  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.  
Connecting DVD/LD players  
RF OUT (LD)  
(LD player only)  
2
RF OUT  
(LD)  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Y
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
L
IN  
P
B
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
P
B
R
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNAL  
75‰  
SUB  
P
WOOFER  
DVD/LD player  
PLAY  
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
FM  
ANTENNA  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
ANALOG  
STEREO  
DIGITAL  
PCM/  
OUT  
REC  
R
(not a PCM-only output)  
2
/
DTS  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PLAY  
1
MD  
/
L
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
If you hook up your DVD/LD player  
using component video  
connections be sure to select  
component video output on your  
DVD player as well. See you DVD  
manual for details.  
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
R
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
URROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
(PLAY)  
AUDIO  
(REC)  
Connecting VCRs or DVRs  
L
L
R
R
AUDO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR 1/DVR  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
P
B
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
2
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
IN  
PLAY  
P
R
L
IN  
IN  
AUDIO  
(PLAY)  
AUDIO  
(REC)  
FM  
ANTENNA  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
OUT  
REC  
R
L
L
R
ONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
R
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONTOR  
OU
2
IN  
R
L
ingle)  
SURROUND  
PRE OUT  
VCR 2  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
memo  
If your video components have S-video jacks,  
VIDEO INPUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect  
them on the back of the receiver. These jacks are  
labeled by the Japanese designation “S2“ on the VSX-  
VIDEO INPUT  
909RDS/909RDS-G but they are simply S-video jacks.  
V
L
R
However, if you use S-video cords for your video hook  
ups you must also hook up your TV with S-video  
connections. Conversely, if you use regular composite  
video cords for video hook ups, you should use them  
for your TV as well.  
Front video connections are accessed via the  
front panel input selector as “VIDEO.“  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Satellite TV Components  
Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either  
component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the  
video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't  
be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use digital soundtracks (sometimes broadcast over  
digital satellite TV) you must hook up a digital input. Use either a coaxial or optical cables, it doesn't matter  
which (you don't need to use both). It's also a good idea to hook up your audio with analog cables (see below).  
This connection is called STEREO AUDIO OUT in the diagram.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal.  
VIDEO  
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
Y
MPEG  
L
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
L
S-VIDEO  
PB  
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
P
R
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PLAY  
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
FM  
ANTENNA  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
TV/Satellite tuner  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
DIGITAL  
PCM/  
P
OUT  
REC  
R
2
/
DTS  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
L
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
R
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
7 Analog audio/video cords  
Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to  
connect the video components and a video  
cord to connect the monitor TV.  
R
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to  
L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.  
L
VIDEO  
Be sure to insert completely.  
7 Digital audio coaxial cords/  
Optical cable  
Digital audio coaxial  
cord  
(or standard video  
cord)  
Optical cables  
Commercially available digital audio coaxial  
cords (standard video cords can also be  
used) or optical cables (not supplied) are  
used to connect digital components to this  
receiver.  
When you use optical digital input or output  
terminals, pull off the caps and insert the  
plugs. Be sure to insert completely.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
TV  
Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video, S-video, or  
composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are  
watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
PB  
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
VIDEO IN  
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
L
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/monitor  
PLAY  
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
PB  
FM  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
ANTENNA  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
OUT  
REC  
R
PR  
MONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONTOR  
OU
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack can be used to get a TV picture but it doesn't show this  
receiver's on screen display (OSD).  
memo  
If you use S video cords to hook up a component the OSDs from the receiver will only be able  
to be seen on the S video out terminals.  
Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)  
In some cases you may want to have your source material (DVD, etc) decoded externally. If you find you need a  
multi channel external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is  
unnecessary (For more on this see p.52).  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from  
the AC outlet.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
Components equipped with  
7.1 (5.1) channel analog output jack  
ANALOG  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
SURR-  
SUB  
SURR-  
CENTER  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
OUND  
WOOFER  
OUND BACK  
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
L
L
L
WOOFER  
PLAY  
P
B
L
IN  
IN  
FM  
ANTENNA  
R
R
R
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
OUT  
REC  
R
MONITO
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
N  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROD  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Connecting the Radio Antennas  
Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shown below.  
These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas  
should noticeably improve sound quality.  
FM wire antenna  
AM loop antenna  
AUDIO  
PCM/  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
P
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PLAY  
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
FM  
ANTENNA  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
OUT  
REC  
R
MONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
7 AM loop antenna  
1 Assemble the antenna.  
2 Twist exposed wire strands  
3 Attach to a wall, etc. (if  
desired) and face toward the  
direction providing the best  
reception.  
together and insert.  
10 mm  
Using external antennas  
7 To improve FM reception  
7 To improve AM reception  
Connect an external FM antenna.  
Connect a 5–6 meter length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM  
antenna terminal in addition to the supplied AM loop antenna.  
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.  
PAL  
connector  
Outdoor antenna  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
FM  
ANTENNA  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
FM  
ANTENNA  
5–6 m  
75 Ω coaxial  
Indoor antenna  
(Vinyl-coated  
wire)  
cable  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
ground  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
ground  
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Speakers  
A full complement of eight speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will vary. Simply connect  
the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called  
"front" speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used with at least three speakers.  
One of the latest features of home theater is the use of SURROUND BACK speakers. These speakers add even  
greater realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these  
channels. In order to be able to use these channels you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to an  
external amplifier and then connect that to the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G, as shown in the diagram below. If you only  
have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the  
receiver.  
In general, 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.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of surround  
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sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the subwoofer will be  
audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down-mixed  
to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only hear the  
front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.  
Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω.  
Powered  
sub-woofer  
Front  
speaker (A)  
(Left)  
Front  
speaker (A)  
(Right)  
TV/monitor  
Center  
speaker  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Surround  
speaker  
(Left)  
Surround  
speaker  
(Right)  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
L
2
/
IN  
IN  
DVD  
/
/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
IN  
1
1
IN  
2
2
IN  
3
IN  
PRE OUT  
4
IN  
5
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
R
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
P
IN  
IN  
L
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONOR  
O
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SEAKERS  
R
L
IN  
IN  
A
FM  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURROUND  
ANTENNA  
FRNT  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
R
L
CENTER  
R
L
B
FRONT  
R
L
R
OUT  
REC  
MONIT
MULTCH IN  
CD  
IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
SURRUND  
BAK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
R
L
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OT  
ONTROL  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
Additional Amplifier (See p.21)  
Surround back  
speaker (Left)  
Surround back  
speaker (Right)  
7 Speaker terminals  
2 Loosen speaker terminal  
3 Tighten  
terminal.  
1 Twist exposed wire  
and insert exposed wire.  
strands together.  
10mm  
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Speaker impedance  
You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system. We  
recommend, however, using speakers with an impedance of 8 Ω-16 Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6 Ω  
−less than 8 Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.  
Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the main power button  
on the front panel to turn the power ON (_).  
STANDBY/ON  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
STANDBY/ON  
DSP  
MODE  
EO  
MO  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
STANDBY  
First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON  
button while holding down the SPEAKERS button.  
/DTS/MPEG  
F
DIMM  
THX CINEMA ADVANCED  
STANDARD  
—
OFF  
_
ON  
TUNER CONTROL  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
CHANNEL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
TONE  
-
LOUDNESS  
RF ATT  
CLASS  
BAND  
-
-
TUNING  
STATION  
+
VIDEO INPUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button  
VIDEO  
SELECT MONITOR  
TAPE  
2
CHARACTER/  
SEARCH  
+
SPEAKERS  
BASS  
+
-
TREBLE  
+
MEMORY  
again. You can choose the 8Ω-16Ω setting or the 6Ω-8Ω setting.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
(This display indicates a 6Ω-  
less than 8Ω impedance  
setting.)  
SPEAKERS  
memo  
A
dB  
To check which impedance setting  
to hold down the SPEAKERS button  
for 2-3 seconds. You'll get a display  
like these telling you the speaker  
impedance setting.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
(This display indicates an 8Ω-  
16Ω impedance setting.)  
A
dB  
Placing Your Speakers  
Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given  
here are just a rough guide; be sure to read the instructions that come with your speakers.  
Speaker placement  
If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve  
the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed  
securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best  
placement of the speakers. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from  
speakers stands which raise them off the floor.  
Front  
Left  
Front  
Right  
Center  
Sub  
Woofer  
Surround  
Left  
Surround  
Right  
Listening  
Position  
Surround Back Surround Back  
Left Right  
memo  
• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.  
•
When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent  
possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV screen. If you do not have magnetically  
shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.  
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at  
the TV screen.  
CAUTION:  
When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other  
suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as  
earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.  
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.  
• It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther  
away from the listening position than the front and center speakers.  
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Connecting Additional Amplifiers  
To hook up surround back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier. Other than for that purpose this  
receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to  
every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add amplifiers to power your speakers.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
R
L
Surround channel amplifier  
Front channel amplifier  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
2/  
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
ANALOG  
INPUT  
DTS/  
Y
MPEG  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
IN  
DIGITAL  
SURR-  
R
L
OUND  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
IN  
IN  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
CENTER  
R
OUT  
OUT  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
FM UNBAL  
75‰  
SUB  
WOOFER  
PLAY  
P
P
B
R
L
IN  
IN  
Powered subwoofer  
FM  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
ANTENNA  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
OUT  
REC  
R
MONITOR  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
L
R
IN  
AUDIO  
REC  
AM LOOP  
ANTENNA  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CTROL  
Center channel amplifier (mono)  
Surround back channel amplifier  
PHONO MONITOR  
OUT  
2
IN  
R
L
(Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
ANALOG  
INPUT  
R
L
You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channels for a single speaker as well. In  
this case plug the amplifier into the L (SINGLE) terminal only.  
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We suggest using a Pioneer M-10X, A-509R amplifier as your additional amp.  
Plugging In (Except for the U.K. model)  
Up to three components can be powered from this receiver. Two of the outlets are switched, which means that  
power is switched on and off with the receiver. The third is unswitched, which means that power is delivered so  
long as the receiver is plugged in.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
After connecting all your components, plug the receiver's power cord into a standard wall power outlet.  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
AC OUTLETS  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
IN  
IN  
Y
Caution!  
P
B
R
Power consumption of any equipment con-  
nected to the switched power outlets should  
not exceed 100W (0.8A).  
P
SWITCHED  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX  
TOTAL 100W MAX  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
SPEAKERS  
P
B
R
A
FRONT  
SURROUND  
Power consumption of any equipment con-  
nected to the unswitched power outlet should  
not exceed 100W (0.8A).  
R
L
CENTER  
R
L
B
R
FRONT  
L
P
MULTI CH IN  
R SURBRAOCKUND  
L
To avoid overheating, fire risk and possible  
malfunction, do not connect high-wattage  
appliances such as heaters, irons, monitors or  
TV sets to this units AC outlets.  
SURROUND  
R
L(Single)  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
Disconnect the receiver from the power outlet  
when it's not in regular use, for example,  
when on vacation.  
The illustration is not applicable to the U.K. model.  
Caution!  
Do not connect a monitor or TV to this unit's AC  
OUTLETS.  
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Displays & Controls  
Display  
All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.  
1
2 3 4  
5
6
7
8
9
11  
12  
13  
10  
SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT DSP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
PRO LOGIC  
SELECT  
OVER  
ANALOG SP AB  
H.P  
EON  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL RF ATT RDS  
dB  
MONO STEREO  
TUNED AMFM  
AC-3RF  
AUTO  
TAPE 2  
MPEG  
AC-3DTS MPEG  
L
C
R
LFE  
LS  
S
RS  
15  
14  
4 Speaker indicators  
1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators  
Light to indicate the input signal you selected.  
Light to indicate the current speaker system, A  
and/or B.  
ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are  
assigned.  
DIGITAL : Lights when digital audio signals are  
selected.  
5 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.50)  
Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.  
AC-3 RF : Lights when AC-3 RF signals are  
assigned.  
AUTO : Lights when the receiver is set to select  
6 H.P (headphones)  
Lights when headphones are connected to the  
PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both  
turn off automatically).  
the input signal automatically.  
2
Program Format indicators  
AC-3 : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital  
signals is played.  
DTS: Lights when a source with DTS audio signals  
is played.  
MPEG: Lights when a source with MPEG audio  
signals is played.  
7 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.50)  
Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode  
is on.  
8 DSP indicator (See p.42-46,48)  
Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater modes  
are selected.  
For Dolby Digital or DTS sources, these  
indicators change according to which channels  
are active in the source. When all three LS (left  
surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround)  
light at the same time it means a Source with  
Surround EX or DTS-ES flag is being used.  
9 STEREO indicator  
Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.  
10 Function indicator  
Displays the function.  
11 2/dts/MPEG mode indicators  
2DIGITAL : When the 2/dts/MPEG mode on  
the receiver is on, this indicator lights to indicate  
playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, 2  
PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of  
Dolby Digital.  
L – Left front channel.  
C – Center channel.  
R – Right front channel.  
LS – Left surround channel.  
S – Surround channel (mono).  
RS – Right surround channel.  
LFE – Low Frequency Effects channel.  
2PRO LOGIC : When the 2/dts/MPEG mode  
on the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2  
channel playback.  
3 Analog level indicators  
OVER – When the source signal is analog, this  
lights if the signal is in danger of distorting.  
Press INPUT ATT on the remote control to  
lower the signal level.  
dts : Lights when DTS signals are input.  
THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode  
is selected.  
MPEG: Lights when MPEG signals are input.  
ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used to  
reduce the level of the analog source signal.  
12 MASTER VOLUME indication  
Displays current volume level.  
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13 TAPE 2 indicator  
Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.  
14 Character display  
Displays sound modes, general information.  
15 Tuner indicators  
MONO: Lights when the tuner is set to receive  
FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode.  
STEREO: Lights when a FM stereo broadcast is  
received in the auto stereo mode.  
TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is received.  
AM/FM: Light to indicate the current band (FM or  
AM).  
EON: Lights when an RDS stations transmitting  
the EON data service is being received.  
RF ATT: Lights when the RF attenuator is on.  
RDS: Lights when RDS broadcast is being  
received.  
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Remote Control  
1 USE/SETUP slide switch  
Use to put the remote into receiver SETUP, or  
receiver USE mode.  
2
SOURCE button  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
2
Use to turn on the power of your other  
components after you have recalled or taught  
the signals to this remote control.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
3
4
MULTI OPERATION button  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION  
mode. See page 78-79 for how to program and  
use the MULTI OPERATION mode.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
SYSTEM OFF button  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
This button turns off components in two ways.  
First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER  
components. Secondly, any component that  
has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF  
settings will also be turned off (see p.80).  
4
7
5
7
DISC  
+10  
For example : If you programmed power on for  
your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF  
button will turn off these components even if  
they are not PIONEER products.  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
6
–
–
RECEIVER button  
Press to turn power of the receiver on or to  
STANDBY (off).  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
3 MULTI CONTROL buttons  
Use these to select a source and the  
corresponding remote operation mode.  
8
9
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
For example, pressing TUNER selects the built  
in tuner and sets the remote operation to the  
tuner functions.  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
10  
4 Component Control buttons  
Use to control specific components, like a CD  
player or DVD player, after you have  
programmed the remote control to do these  
operations (see pages 65–68) and the remote is  
put in that operation mode.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
5 Number buttons  
These buttons can perform a variety of  
different functions depending on the remote  
operation mode. They are most useful for CD  
and tuner operations.  
6 TV CONTROL buttons  
The following buttons are used to control the  
TV only and can be used no matter what  
function the remote control is set to.  
TV button – Press to turn the power of the  
TV on/off.  
TV FUNC button – Press TV FUNC to select  
the TV for remote control operation.  
TV VOL +/- button – Use to adjust the TV  
volume.  
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7 MASTER VOLUME buttons  
Use to raise or lower the volume of the  
receiver.  
5(+)/∞(–)/2/3/ENTER buttons  
Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV  
screen and enter commands when setting up  
surround sound, speakers levels & settings,  
and other set up features see p.29–41).  
Specific use of these buttons is described in  
conjunction with the operations they perform.  
For more information see each individual  
section.  
8 INPUT ATT button (when USE mode is  
selected)  
Use to lower the input level of an analog signal  
that is too powerful, thus causing the sound to  
distort (the OVERLOAD indicator will light).  
REMOTE SETUP button (when SETUP  
mode is selected)  
Use to customize the remote control functions  
and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up  
the Remote Control to Control Other Compo-  
nents“ starting on p.65, “Multi Operation“  
starting on p.78)  
DIGITAL NR button  
Press to switch Digital NR on or off. (See page  
49)  
SIGNAL SELECT button  
Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one  
of the following:  
ANALOG – Analog signal.  
MENU button  
Use to get the various menus for your TV or  
DVD.  
DIGITAL – Digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD,  
MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, LINE).  
AC-3 RF – 2RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR  
1, VCR 2).  
MUTE button  
Press to mute or restore the volume.  
AUTO – This is the default. If there are both  
analog, digital, 2 RF input signals, the  
receiver automatically selects the best possible  
signal.  
EFFECT/CH SEL,5(+)/∞(–) (when USE  
mode is selected) button (see memo on  
p.45)  
EFFECT – Use these buttons to increase or  
decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP  
or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount  
of effect is increased in a DSP/Advanced  
Theater mode the characteristics of that mode  
become stronger and more noticeable. The  
scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default  
setting. First turn on the DSP/Advanced  
Theater you want (by pressing the DSP/  
Advanced Theater button until you get the  
mode) and then increase or decrease the  
amount of effect.  
9 STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.44 & 53)  
Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it  
was in a different sound mode (like ADVANCED  
THEATER) or toggles between DIRECT and  
STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode  
see p.53.  
DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls  
and channel level for the most accurate  
reproduction of a program source.  
DSP button (See p.42-46, 48)  
Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.  
CH SEL – You may want to adjust the channels  
when listening to some sound sources. Use  
this button to select the channel you want to  
adjust.  
/DTS/MPEG buttons (See p.42-46)  
Press these buttons to put the receiver in the  
selected sound mode. For more information on  
the sound modes see p.85&86.  
SYSTEM SET UP button (when SETUP  
mode is selected)  
Use to set up the speaker and sound systems.  
For more information see “Setting up for  
Surround Sound“ starting on p.30.  
MULTI CH INPUT button  
Press to switch to MULTI CH IN mode.  
MIDNIGHT button (See p.50)  
Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off.  
FUNCTION button  
Press to select a source. The button will cycle  
through all the possible sources.  
10 LIGHT button  
Press to light the remote control buttons.  
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Displays & Controls  
Front Panel  
All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push  
gently on the lower third of the panel.  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
INPUT  
STANDBY/ON  
EON  
MODE  
DSP  
MODE  
SELECTOR  
STEREO/  
STANDBY  
DIRECT  
/DTS/MPEG  
FL  
DIMMER  
THX CINEMA ADVANCED  
STANDARD  
— OFF _ ON  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
TUNER CONTROL  
CHANNEL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
RF ATT  
TAPE 2  
CLASS  
BAND  
-
TUNING  
+
TONE  
-
LOUDNESS  
NR  
VIDEO INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
VIDEO  
SELECT MONITOR  
CHARACTER/  
SEARCH  
STATION  
-
+
SPEAKERS  
BASS  
+
-
TREBLE  
+
MEMORY  
DOWN  
UP  
11  
12  
13  
14 15 16  
17  
1
STANDBY/ON button  
Press to switch the receiver ON or into  
STANDBY mode.  
DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls,  
DIGITAL NR, LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT and  
channel level for the most accurate reproduc-  
tion of a program source.  
STANDBY indicator  
2/ DTS/ MPEG buttons (See p.42-46,  
85, 86)  
Lights when the receiver is in STANDBY mode.  
(Please note that this receiver consumes a  
small amount of power [1.0 W] in the standby  
mode.)  
THX CINEMA – Cycles through the THX  
CINEMA, THX SURROUND EX or THX AUTO  
sound modes. If you have THX-certified  
speaker setup or want to re-create a THX-style  
sound environment. It is also appropriate for  
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG  
sources. Those with surround back speakers  
can use all three THX modes, those without  
can only use the THX CINEMA mode.  
_ ON/ — OFF button  
If the button is OFF (—), the power of the  
receiver is shut off and the STANDBY/ON  
button on the receiver or the remote control do  
not function. Pressing the button again will  
turn the receiver ON (_) and the receiver  
enters the standby mode. In the standby mode,  
you can turn on the receiver using the STAND-  
BY/ON button on the receiver or the remote  
control.  
ADVANCED – Use to select one of the four  
Advanced Theater modes. Use to create certain  
types of sound environments when listening to  
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG  
sources.  
2 DSP MODE button (See p.44 & 45)  
Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.  
(HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1,  
or THEATER 2, 5/7 CH STEREO). Use these  
modes to produce surround sound from  
standard (two channel) stereo sources and  
create different listening environments.  
STANDARD – Use for pure decoding of multi  
channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources. Each press  
toggles between STANDARD and STANDARD  
7.1 mode (for use with SURROUND BACK  
speakers) and STANDARD auto (the receiver  
chooses the appropriate STANDARD mode).  
Those with surround back speakers can use all  
three STANDARD modes, those without can  
only use the STANDARD mode.  
STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.44 & 53)  
Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it  
was in a different sound mode (like ADVANCED  
THEATER) or toggles between DIRECT and  
STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode  
see p.44.  
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Displays & Controls  
3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.41, 52)  
Use to hook up an external component that can  
decode other types of signals and input them  
into the VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G.  
9 FL DIMMER button (See p.53)  
Use to adjust the brightness of the main  
display.  
10 INPUT SELECTOR dial  
4 TONE buttons  
Turn to select a source component.  
This button has two functions. Firstly, it  
switches between TONE ON and TONE  
BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry.  
Secondly, you need to press the button before  
using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust  
the BASS & TREBLE (cannot be used in THX or  
MULTI CH IN modes).  
DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player.  
TV/SAT– TV or satellite tuner.  
CD – Compact Disc player.  
MD/TAPE1/CD-R – Tape deck, Mini Disc  
recorder or CD recorder connected to MD/  
TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/outputs.  
TUNER – The built-in tuner.  
CHANNEL SELECT button  
Switches the tone adjust controls between the  
FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SUR-  
ROUND BACK speakers. You can then use the  
BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the  
sound.  
PHONO – Turntable.  
VIDEO – Video camera (etc.) connected to the  
VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.  
VCR1/DVR – Video cassette recorder connect-  
ed to VCR1/DVR inputs.  
VCR 2 – Video cassette recorder or other  
component connected to VCR 2 inputs.  
BASS (–/+) buttons (See p.51)  
Use to adjust low frequencies.  
TREBLE (–/+) buttons (See p.51)  
11 PHONES jack  
Use to adjust the high frequencies.  
Connect headphones for private listening (no  
sound will be heard through the speakers).  
5 LOUDNESS button (See p.50)  
Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (can  
not be used in THX and MULTI CH IN.  
12 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15)  
S-VIDEO: Video input for connecting a video  
camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.  
DIGITAL NR button (See p.49)  
VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R): Video input for connect-  
ing a video camera, etc. that has standard  
video/audio outputs.  
Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be  
used in THX or MULTI CH IN mode).  
SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.48)  
Use to select the type of signal being input into  
the receiver. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly  
to select one of the following:  
13 SPEAKERS (A/B) button  
Use to select the speaker system. A is the  
primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up  
to the A system. A & B setting only plays the  
front speakers of both the A & B systems and  
the subwoofer. Multi channel sources will be  
down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will  
be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers  
connected to the B system and multi channel  
sources will be down-mixed to these two  
speakers. The button cycles through the  
speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.  
ANALOG – To select an analog signal.  
DIGITAL – To select a optical or coaxial digital  
signal.  
AC-3 RF – To select an 2RF signal.  
AUTO – This is the default. If there are analog,  
digital and 2RF signals input, the receiver  
automatically selects the 2RF signal. If there  
are analog and digital signals input the digital  
will be selected.  
14 VIDEO SELECT button  
Switches the receiver between the various  
types of video input.  
6 Display (See page 22)  
7 Remote sensor  
Point the remote control toward the remote  
sensor to operate the receiver.  
15 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.76)  
Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.)  
connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/  
outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as  
it's being made.  
8 EON MODE button/indicator  
Press to select the EON mode in the FM mode  
(see “Setting EON” on page 64). The indicator  
lights when the EON mode is selected.  
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Displays & Controls  
16 TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.55-63)  
CLASS button – Press repeatedly to switch  
the preset station classes.  
RF ATT button – Press to turn the RF attenua-  
tor on when receiving strong FM signals  
(nearby stations) to reduce sound distortion.  
Normally, set the RF attenuator to off. This  
button does not affect AM reception.  
BAND button – Press to select the AM or FM  
band.  
TUNING –/+ button – Use to manually tune to  
radio stations.  
CHARACTER/ SEARCH button – Press to select  
the character input mode, or initiate an RDS  
PTY search (see “Memorizing a broadcast  
station name” on p.59 and “Searching for a  
program by program type (PTY)“ on p.63).  
MEMORY button – Press to start the memori-  
zation of a preset station.  
STATION –/+ button – Use to choose pro-  
grammed radio stations.  
17 MASTER VOLUME  
Adjusts the overall receiver volume.  
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Initial Set Up  
On Screen Display  
There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and  
hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them will not allow you to use the on-screen display of this  
unit. To avoid this, you simply need to keep the following rules:  
1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the receiver as you use to  
hook up the receiver to your TV. For example, if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD player  
to the receiver, use composite video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV. If you use S video cords to  
hook up your DVD player and the receiver, use S video cords to hook up the receiver to your TV.  
2 Always make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). Your TV may have a  
number of input channels and if you do not select the proper one, you will not be able to use this receiver’s  
on-screen display, or, in fact see any picture from this receiver at all. If you are unsure how to choose an  
input channel for your TV, refer to the manual which came with your TV.  
You might, for example, use both composite and S video cords to hook up your video components with this  
receiver and then use composite video cords to hook up this receiver to your TV. This arrangement would still  
NOT let you see the on-screen displays from this receiver on your TV. The best idea is just to use one type of  
video cords for all your video component and TV hook ups.  
Switching video system between PAL and NTSC  
This receiver is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD (on screen display) and you need to set the  
receiver to the type of video system you have, either PAL or NTSC. If you do not match the system on the  
receiver with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV. People with multi-system TVs do not need to  
worry about changing the setting. If necessary, follow the instructions below to switch the type of video  
system.  
1 Put the receiver in the STANDBY mode.  
STANDBY/ON  
2 While holding down the LOUDNESS button,  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
press the STANDBY/ON button.  
STANDBY/ON  
DSP  
MODE  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
STANDBY  
The video system type will change depending on the state the  
receiver was previously in. The new type, either PAL or NTSC,  
will appear in the display. It will be shown for about seven  
seconds and then the receiver returns to normal operating  
mode.  
/DTS/MPEG  
THX CINEMA ADVANCED  
STANDARD  
— OFF _ ON  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
CHANNEL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
LOUDNESS  
NR  
TONE  
-
VIDEO INPUT  
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
SPEAKERS  
BASS  
+
-
TREBLE  
+
To change the video system type again repeat steps 1 and 2.  
Make sure you press the LOUDNESS button, using others  
buttons may change this receiver’s settings.  
LOUDNESS  
SIGNAL  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
dB  
When a PAL system is selected  
SIGNAL  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
dB  
When a NTSC system is selected  
When using the PAL setting the OSD does not get displayed  
in color.  
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Initial Set Up  
Setting Up for Surround Sound  
To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following setup operations. You only need  
to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new  
speakers, etc.).  
This receiver uses on-screen displays to make setting up your home cinema system easier. Switch on the  
receiver and your TV, and make sure that the receiver is selected as your TV's video input.  
1 Set the slide switch to SETUP.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
Also make sure your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
•
When you're done setting up the receiver, remember to  
set the slide switch back to USE.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
2 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.  
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CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
System Setup  
[Digital-In Select]  
[Speaker Setting]  
[Channel Delay]  
4
7
[Channel Level]  
DISC  
+10  
[Crossover Network]  
[Bass Peak Level]  
[D-Range Control]  
[Multi Channel In]  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SYSTEM SETUP  
A
dB  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
AUTO  
2
ENTER  
3
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
This display appears on the receiver.  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
• You can escape from this screen at any time by pressing the  
SYSTEM SETUP button again. None of the settings you  
made will be entered in this case.  
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• If you don't enter any settings the receiver will revert back to  
its previous state after three minutes.  
3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the  
hand to the mode you want. Then press the  
ENTER button.  
In each mode, the current settings are displayed automatically.  
We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook  
up the receiver. That gets them out of the way and you won't  
need to return to this setting mode unless you change your  
home set up by adding new speakers (etc.). The sound set up  
modes explained here are:  
Digital In Select (See p.32)  
In order to use your digital components you must match the  
numbered digital input settings with the numbered digital jacks  
used by your digital components.  
Speaker Setting (See p.33-34)  
Use to specify the type and number of speakers you connect-  
ed.  
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Initial Set Up  
Channel Delay (See p.35)  
Set up all your speakers for the most realistic surround sound.  
Adding a slight delay to some speakers enhances sound  
separation and is particularly important for achieving a surround  
sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your  
listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
Channel Level (See p.36-37)  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers.  
Crossover Network (See p.38)  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
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3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
This feature lets you select which bass frequencies will be sent  
to the subwoofer or front speakers.  
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CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Bass Peak Level (See p.39)  
4
7
Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio sources include ultra-low  
bass tones. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the  
ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the  
speakers.  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
Dynamic Range Control (See p.40)  
–
–
This feature makes possible excellent surround sound effects  
when listening to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
4
Multi Channel In Setting (See p.41)  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
This feature lets you hook up a multi channel external decoder  
that may give a higher quality when decoding discs.  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
4 Go on to the next page to continue set up.  
If you don't want to make any settings go can exit this setup.  
To exit the SYSTEM SETUP MENU and on-screen display press  
SYSTEM SETUP button again.  
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After you complete one of the SYSTEM SETUP menus  
memo  
and return to the basic SYSTEM SETUP screen the  
receiver automatically moves the cursor to the next  
SYSTEM SETUP menu. For example, if you've complet-  
ed SPEAKER SETTINGS and returned to the basic  
SYSTEM SETUP screen, CHANNEL DELAY will be  
selected automatically. You can notice this on your TV  
screen.  
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Initial 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 1-5 settings with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with what is  
connected to each digital jack. Check the digital jack numbers on the back of the receiver to make certain what  
component is in which jack (if necessary, see page 13 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 2 RF output. If you connected one of  
these components match this button to the component. If continuing from the last page go to step 1. If starting  
fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 DIGITAL IN SELECT should be selected (if it  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
isn't use the 5¥∞ buttons to select it).  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you need  
more information.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
1
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Press the ENTER button.  
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
Digital-In Select  
Digital-1  
Digital-2  
Digital-3  
Digital-4  
Digital-5  
AC-3 RF  
[DVD/LD]  
[
[
CD  
MD  
]
]
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
[TV/SAT ]  
[ VCR1  
[DVD/LD]  
]
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
[EXIT]  
L
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
2 Choose a DIGITAL IN and assign it an input  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
function.  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
Use 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/TAPE1/  
CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2. You cannot assign digital inputs to  
the TUNER, VIDEO, PHONO, and TAPE 2 MONITOR functions.  
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If you assign a function (for example DVD/LD) that was  
previously assigned to a different Digital In the second Digital In  
will automatically revert to an OFF setting. This is because one  
function cannot be assigned twice.  
3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to  
return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding simply  
use the arrow buttons to go back.  
• For the Digital 1-5 setting you can choose between DVD/  
LD, CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2  
functions.  
• For the AC-3 RF setting you can choose between DVD/LD,  
TV/SAT, VCR 1/DVR 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 2 RF connection described here.  
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Initial Set Up  
Speaker Setting  
The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3  
buttons to make a selection from the on-screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information. If  
continuing from the previous page go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on p.30 first.  
1 Select SPEAKER SETTING (if continuing from  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
last set up, it will already be selected) with the  
5¥∞ buttons then press the ENTER button.  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you are  
unsure how to do this.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
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3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
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CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Speaker Setting  
4
7
[FREE]  
[THX]  
Front  
Center  
L
[LARGE]  
[LARGE]  
[LARGE]  
[LARGEx2]  
[ YES ]  
DISC  
+10  
Surround  
SurrBack  
Subwoofer  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
[EXIT]  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
2 Select a speaker setting mode with the 2¥3  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
buttons then press the ∞ button.  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
To specify each speaker individually select FREE.  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
If you connected a complete set of THX speakers select THX  
and skip the SURROUND BACK part of step 3.  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
Speaker Setting  
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[FREE]  
[THX]  
Front  
L
[LARGE]  
Center  
[LARGE]  
[LARGE]  
[LARGEx2]  
[ YES ]  
Surround  
SurrBack  
Subwoofer  
[EXIT]  
3 Specify the type of speakers you connected.  
See the explanations below for the meaning  
of each size.  
1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to LARGE (or LARGE X2), SMALL  
(or SMALL X2), or NO (you can't select NO for the FRONT  
speakers). For the subwoofer you can select YES, NO, or PLUS.  
See below for a detailed explanation of every speaker choice.  
2 Press ∞.  
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker.  
Depending on your choices the sound will be routed  
differently, as explained here.  
FRONT (default setting is LARGE)  
• Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer.  
• Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequen-  
cies effectively or if you did not connect a subwoofer.  
(If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will  
automatically be set to YES. Also, the center, surround and  
surround back speakers cannot be set to LARGE if the front  
speakers are set to SMALL. In this case, all bass frequencies  
are sent to the subwoofer.)  
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CENTER (default setting is LARGE)  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
• Select LARGE if your speaker will reproduce bass frequen-  
cies effectively.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
• Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or the subwoofer.  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
1
¡
4
-
¢
• If you did not connect a center speaker, select NO. In this  
case, the center channel is output from the front speakers.  
CHANNEL  
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
SURROUND (default setting is LARGE)  
• Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequen-  
cies effectively.  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
• Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
• If you did not connect surround speakers select NO. In this  
case, the sound of the surround channels is output from the  
front and center speakers.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
4
• If the SURROUND speakers are set to SMALL, the SUR-  
ROUND BACK speakers will automatically be set to SMALL.  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
SUBWOOFER (default setting is YES)  
• Select YES if you connected a subwoofer.  
• If you did not connect a subwoofer select NO. In this case,  
the bass frequencies are output from the front or surround  
speakers.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
• Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger reproduction  
of deep bass sounds.  
• If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would normally  
come out the front and center speakers are all routed to the  
subwoofer.  
• If you selected SMALL for the FRONT speakers the  
subwoofer will automatically be set to yes (you won’t be  
able to choose no or PLUS).  
memo  
SURROUND BACK (default setting is LARGE X2)  
If you have a subwoofer and like  
lots of bass, it may seem logical to  
select LARGE for your FRONT  
speakers and leave the subwoofer  
selected. This may not, however,  
yield the best bass results. Depend-  
ing on the size and shape of your  
room you may actually experience a  
decrease in the amount of bass due  
to what is called "low frequency  
cancellations." If you have a sub-  
woofer, listen to the bass response  
with the FRONT speakers set to  
LARGE and SMALL alternatively  
and let your ears judge which  
sounds best.  
NOTE: In order to use SURROUND BACK speakers you  
need to hook them up through an external amplifier (see p.  
19 & 21) for more on this.  
• Select the number and size of SURROUND BACK speakers  
you have. You can choose one speaker, two or none.  
• If the FRONT speakers or the SURROUND speakers are set  
to SMALL, the SURROUND BACK speakers will automatical-  
ly be set to SMALL.  
• If you chose THX in step 2 then the SURROUND BACK  
speakers can only be set to SMALL (or NO).  
• Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequen-  
cies effectively.  
• Select SMALL to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer.  
If you have a subwoofer, the safest  
option is to route all the bass  
sounds to it by selecting SMALL for  
the FRONT speakers.  
• If you did not connect surround back speakers select NO.  
4 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press  
ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM  
SETUP MENU.  
Next, proceed to CHANNEL DELAY on the next page.  
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Initial Set Up  
Channel Delay  
Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out  
the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you  
how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each  
speaker. Once you specify the speaker distances, the receiver calculates the correct delay times automatically.  
If continuing from Speaker Setting go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround  
Sound“ (p.30) first.  
1 Select CHANNEL DELAY (if continuing from  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
last set up, it will already be selected).  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you are  
unsure how to do this.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
Press the ENTER button.  
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Channel Delay  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
L
L
Front  
Center  
Front  
4
7
R
R
R
L
Surround  
Surr Back  
Surr Back  
Surround  
Subwoofer  
[EXIT]  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
L
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
• The default setting is 2.0 m.  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select a speaker.  
Specify the distance from your listening  
position to each speaker using the  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
commands below.  
1 Pres 2 or 3 to adjust the speaker distance in 10 centimeter  
increments from 0.1 to 9 meters.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The default setting is 2 meter.  
2 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to move to the next set of speakers.  
3 Repeat for each speaker.  
• Sound takes about 1 millisecond to travel 30 centimeter.  
3 Select EXIT with the 5¥∞ buttons and press  
ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM  
SETUP MENU.  
Next, proceed to CHANNEL LEVEL on the next page.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding simply  
use the arrow buttons to go back.  
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Channel Level  
The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker  
balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from Channel Delay go to step  
1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
1
Select CHANNEL LEVEL (if continuing from  
CHANNEL DELAY, it will already be selected).  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you are  
unsure how to do this.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
Press the ENTER button.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
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1
7
+
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3
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8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
Channel Level  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
Test Tone  
[Setting Start  
[ AUTO ]  
]
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+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
[EXIT]  
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
NOTE : Be prepared! The test tone is output at a high  
volume level.  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
2 Select a TEST TONE mode.  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
1 Press 2 or 3 to move the hand to AUTO or MANUAL.  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
2 Press ∞ button to select SETTING START.  
AUTO (automatic TEST TONE)  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
This mode switches the test tone between each speaker  
automatically. Use this mode when balancing the speaker  
levels by ear.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
The automatic test tone is output in the following order:  
CT  
FR  
FL  
SW  
SBR  
SR  
SL  
SBL  
MANUAL (manual TEST TONE)  
This mode lets you switch the test tone between each speaker  
manually. You can use this mode when you want to balance the  
speaker levels by ear at a more leisurely pace.  
memo  
A test tone will be output from the  
SURROUND BACK speakers but your  
external amplifier must be turned up  
at least a little in order to hear it. Be  
careful that it is not turned up too much  
because the test tone volume is quite  
loud.  
3 After selecting SETTING START with the ∞  
button press ENTER button. Test tone will  
be output.  
These settings will be displayed on your TV.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
Channel Level  
Test Tone  
[Setting OK  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
[ AUTO ]  
]
AUTO  
L
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
[ 0.0dB]  
Front  
Center  
Front  
L
R
Surround  
Surr Back  
Surr Back  
Surround  
Subwoofer  
R
R
L
L
It takes a moment for the machine to set itself. MASTER VOLUME  
rotates to the reference position (0dB), and the test tone is output.  
To exit before outputting the TEST TONE  
Press the ENTER button.  
To exit while outputting the TEST TONE  
Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.  
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4 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the  
test tone at the same volume from each  
speaker when seated in your main listening  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
position.  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
Note: The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound lower than  
it actually is, you may need to raise its level after testing the  
sound with actual soundtracks.  
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7
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8
+
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STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
In AUTO mode  
4
7
1 Press the 2 or 3 button to adjust the level of the speaker  
outputting the TEST TONE.  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
In MANUAL mode  
+
+
TV  
1 Press the 2 or 3 button to adjust the level of the first  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
speaker.  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
2 Press the 5/∞ button to switch the TEST TONE to the next  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
speaker.  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker.  
ENTER  
4-6  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) meter  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
Take the readings from your main listening position and adjust  
the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-weighted/slow  
mode).  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
5 When you have adjusted each speaker level,  
press ENTER button to return to the  
previous screen.  
The MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.  
6 Select EXIT with the 5/∞ buttons and press  
memo  
ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM  
Note that it is also possible to set  
channel levels temporarily. Then  
follow the same procedure as  
SETUP MENU.  
Next, proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK on the next page.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding simply  
explained on this page. This function  
is designed to be used when you  
want to change the levels temporari-  
ly to raise the level of one channel.  
Using this method you can set  
speaker levels in different modes,  
such as, STEREO, and each DSP  
mode, independently. You should  
return the settings to their original  
state when done. Doing the set up  
procedures on this page will erase  
any temporary/independent level  
settings that have been made.  
use the arrow buttons to go back.  
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Crossover Network  
The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at  
which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this  
setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your subwoofer or  
speaker set to LARGE.  
If continuing from Channel Level go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround  
Sound“ (p.30) first.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Select CROSSOVER NETWORK (if  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL, it will  
already be selected).  
See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 30 if you are  
unsure how to do this.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
1
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
Press the ENTER button.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
Crossover Network  
Frequency  
[
80Hz]  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
(THX Speaker = 80Hz)  
[EXIT]  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
• The default setting is 80 Hz.  
ENTER  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
2 Specify the crossover frequency for your  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
small speakers.  
Setting speakers to SMALL in “SPEAKER SETTING“ sends the  
respective channel's bass frequencies to the subwoofer (or  
LARGE speakers). The present function lets you determine  
which frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE  
speakers.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
1 Use the 2 or 3 button to select 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 150 Hz.  
2 Press the ∞ button.  
80Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the subwoofer (or  
LARGE speakers).  
100 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the subwoofer (or  
LARGE speakers).  
150 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the subwoofer (or  
LARGE speakers).  
Experiment with the different settings to see which sounds  
best to you.  
3 Select EXIT to return to the SYSTEM SETUP  
MENU.  
Next, proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL on the next page.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding select a  
new crossover frequency.  
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Initial Set Up  
Bass Peak Level  
The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG program sources can produce heavy  
ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you  
how to set a maximum output level for the LFE channel. If continuing from Crossover Network go to step 1. If  
starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Select BASS PEAK LEVEL (if continuing  
from CROSSOVER NETWORK it will already  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
be selected).  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you are  
unsure how to do this.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the ENTER button.  
4
7
Bass Peak Level Manager  
[Setting Start  
]
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
[Setting Cancel]  
+
+
[EXIT]  
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
2 Output the test tone for the LFE channel  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
and specify the peak level.  
1 If your subwoofer has a volume control, set it to the middle  
position before proceeding.  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
2 Select SETTING START.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
3 Press the ENTER button.  
Bass Peak Manager  
[Setting OK  
]
Bass Peak Level  
[– 50]  
[EXIT]  
MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (---dB). Then the test tone  
is output to the subwoofer or front or surround speakers.  
4 Use the 2 or 3 button arrows to gradually increase the level  
of the LFE channel until the test tone begins to distort. Then  
go back and leave the level setting at a point just before  
that. Press the ENTER button and the receiver will remem-  
ber this bass output level.  
MASTER VOLUME  
To exit before outputting the TEST TONE select EXIT and press  
the ENTER button.  
memo  
To exit while outputting the TEST TONE press the ENTER  
button.  
If you select SETTING CANCEL  
no settings are input to the  
receiver but the screen remains  
on the TV. To escape the screen  
you must select EXIT and press  
the ENTER button.  
3 Select EXIT and press the ENTER button to  
return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.  
This completes the speaker setup.  
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Initial Set Up  
Dynamic Range Control  
This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low  
volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest  
and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible  
and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital  
sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources (see page  
50). If continuing from Bass Peak Level go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for  
Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Select DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (if  
continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL, it will  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
already be selected).  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you are  
unsure how to do this.  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
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1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press the ENTER button.  
4
7
Dynamic Range Control  
Select Mode [OFF]  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
(For Dolby Digital)  
[EXIT]  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
• The default setting is OFF.  
ENTER  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
• If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the  
Dynamic Range Control OFF.  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
2 Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID  
or MAX.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to  
return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding Choose a  
new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting.  
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.  
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Initial Set Up  
Multi Channel In Setting  
If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS, in  
which case only the main volume can be controlled, or to ADJUST, which means the levels can be reduced in  
volume. If continuing from Dynamic Range Control go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting  
Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
1 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select MULTI  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
CHANNEL IN.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
See “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ on page 30 if you need  
more information.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
Press the ENTER button.  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
1
¡
4
¢
This information will be displayed on your TV.  
CHANNEL  
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+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
Multi channel in  
Select mode  
[Channel Level]  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
[BYPASS]  
+
+
TV  
[EXIT]  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
2 Use the 2¥3 buttons to select the setting  
ENTER  
1-3  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
you want, BYPASS or ADJUST.  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
ADJUST: Use the ADJUST setting when you want to be able  
to control each channel level individually.  
BYPASS: This setting is good for getting the cleanest possible  
signal. In this setting you won’t be able to change each channel  
individually.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
We recommend using BYPASS and the default setting is  
BYPASS.  
3 Use the 5¥∞ buttons to select EXIT.  
Press the ENTER button.  
You wil return to the SYTEM SETUP mode.  
Multi Channel In Setting Using the Main Unit  
You can also use the main unit to change the sound level of the MULTI CH IN. Folow the step below.  
1 Put receiver in the STANDBY mode.  
MULTI CH INPUT  
STANDBY/ON  
2 While holding down the MULTI CH  
INPUT button press the  
STANDBY/ON button.  
The setting will change depending on what state  
the receiver was previously in. For a few seconds  
the display will show you which MULTI CH setting  
you are now in.  
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The default setting is BYPASS.  
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Basic Playback  
Sound Modes  
The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from  
the remote control.  
There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are  
designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to  
home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater  
experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal  
tastes.  
The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited  
for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.  
You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO  
mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.  
STANDARD mode  
This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources. No special effects are  
added. It is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic,  
DTS or MPEG. STANDARD 7.1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels.  
For more detailed information see p.85-86.You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have  
hooked up SURROUND BACK speaker(s). For more detailed information see p.19, 33-34. The display will show  
you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.  
STANDARD  
Use this mode with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't have SURROUND  
BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.33-34) this is the only STANDARD mode you will be able to select on  
the receiver.  
STANDARD 7.1  
This mode is best for sources with SURROUND BACK channels. You will only be able to access this mode  
if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.33-34). Also, this  
mode will play 5.1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up,  
routing some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels. STANDARD 7.1 will appear in  
the display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up. The display will change  
according to the source played.  
STANDARD AUTO  
In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate STANDARD mode and use it to play the  
soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speaker(s) in  
the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.33-34). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver  
will automatically go into STANDARD 7.1 mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above  
STANDARD modes to use. The display will change according to the source played.  
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Basic Playback  
HOME THX CINEMA mode  
THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film  
sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the  
filmmakers. To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below. You will only be able to access the  
second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers. For more detailed information see p.19,  
33-34. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.  
THX CINEMA  
Use this mode to get THX sound with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't  
have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.33-34) this is the only THX mode you will be able to  
select on the receiver.  
THX SURROUND EX  
This mode is specifically for using your SURROUND BACK channels with either SURROUND EX or 5.1  
channel sources. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers  
in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.33-34). If the source you are using is a 5.1 source then this  
mode will route some of the sound to the SURROUND BACK channel(s). If the source does not have a  
SURROUND EX marker or is not a 5.1 source then the display will automatically change to THX CINEMA.  
THX AUTO  
In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate THX mode and use it to play the  
soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speaker(s) in  
the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.33-34). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver  
will automatically go into THX SURROUND EX mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the  
above THX modes to use.  
ADVANCED THEATER modes  
The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-  
visual sources. It incorporates the use of DTS as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. These  
functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS,Dolby Digital or MPEG.  
There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of  
sound environments. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers or (even just one) speaker switched on (see p.33-  
34) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver. The display will show  
you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.  
MUSICAL  
This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected  
sounds, provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.  
DRAMA  
This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. 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 LISTENING mode explained on p.50).  
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.  
5/7-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. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the  
DOLBY SURROUND  
mark.  
When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver acti-  
memo  
vates 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. In this example, the number +4 dB is the difference between the receiver's gain structure and  
the Dolby Digital average dialog level. To match the average dialog level, subtract or add the OFFSET  
level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is 4 dB over the average recorded  
level.  
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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. If you have SURROUND BACK  
speaker(s) switched on (see p.33-34) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on  
the receiver.  
HALL 1  
Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. 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.  
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. Features a strong bass sound.  
Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to enjoy 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  
DOLBY SURROUND  
movies bearing the  
trademark).  
THEATER 2  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel.  
5/7CH STEREO  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all the speakers in the system to induce  
a rich, all-around sound. If you have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.33-34) then the name  
of this mode will be 7CH SETREO in the display on the receiver. If the SURROUND BACK speakers are  
switched off, then the mode will appear as 5CH STEREO.  
STEREO mode  
Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers.  
This mode is most like the sound reproduction you would get from a regular stereo receiver or amplifier that is  
not equipped to handled A/V formats as this one is. You might want to use this mode for listening to regular  
music sources (like CDs) but remember, you will only get sound from your front two speakers (and possibly  
subwoofer).  
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Basic Playback  
Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF 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 30) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when  
using the 2(Dolby) Digital/MPEG or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give  
the best results. 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.  
1 Put the remote control slide switch  
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in USE.  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
2 Select the sound mode.  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
• For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD  
Each press changes the STANDARD mode as  
follows:  
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TUNING  
STATION  
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CHANNEL  
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2
5
8
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3
6
9
STANDARD  
STANDARD 7.1  
4
7
STANDARD auto  
DISC  
+10  
• For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX(THX  
CINEMA)  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
Each press changes the THX mode as follows:  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
THX SURROUND EX  
THX CINEMA  
REMOTE SETUP  
THX AUTO  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
SYSTEM SETUP  
DSP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
• For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED  
Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER  
mode as follows:  
ENTER  
+/  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
MUSICAL  
DRAMA  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THX  
5/7-D THEATER  
ACTION  
STANDARD  
ADVANCED  
• For DSP modes \ Press DSP(DSP MODE)  
repeatedly  
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Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:  
DANCE  
HALL 2  
JAZZ  
HALL 1  
5/7CH STEREO  
THEATER 2  
THEATER 1  
• For STEREO \Press STEREO/DIRECT  
Each press changes the STEREO mode as follows:  
STEREO  
DIRECT  
_ON/—OFF button  
DSP MODE  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
memo  
• If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched  
on (see p.33-34) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH  
STEREO will appear as such in the display on the  
receiver. If these speakers are not switched on the  
above two modes will appear as 5-D THEATER and  
5CH STEREO.  
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER  
STANDBY/ON  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
DSP  
MODE  
STANDBY  
/DTS/MPEG  
THX CINEMA ADVANCED  
STANDARD  
—OFF _ON  
• The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be  
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing  
EFFECT +/– (The default setting is 70). Also, the  
effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THE-  
ATER 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 +/–.  
• 5/7CH STEREO modes cannot be changed.  
5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT  
VIDEO INPUT  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
CHANNEL  
SELECT  
TONE  
–
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
SPEAKERS  
BASS  
+
–
STANDARD  
ADVANCED  
THX CINEMA  
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Basic Playback  
Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the  
power ON (_).  
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG  
The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital,DTS or MPEG sound sources with the VSX-  
909RDS/909RDS-G.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
2
3
4
1 Turn on the power of the playback  
component.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
2 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
3 Press the RECEIVER button to turn on the  
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-
8
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TUNING  
STATION  
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4
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CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
receiver.  
4
7
Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel.  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
4 Press the MULTI CONTROL buttons or the  
FUNCTION button to select the source you  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
8
–
–
want to playback.  
The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the  
following order:  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
4
6
ENTER  
DVD/LD  
VCR 2  
TV/SAT  
VCR 1  
MD  
PHONO  
CD  
TUNER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
VIDEO  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
5
5 Choose a sound mode by pressing THX,  
ADVANCED or STANDARD.  
The default setting is STEREO.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
(For more see “Sound Modes” and ”Selecting a Sound Mode”  
on pages 42-45.)  
6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select  
the input signal. Set to AUTO.  
(See “Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input” on page 48.)  
3
5 6  
4
7 Start playback of the component you  
selected in step 1.  
8 Adjust the volume by using the volume  
buttons on the remote control or the  
MASTER VOLUME on the front panel.  
_ON/—OFF  
8
button  
memo  
• We recommend using different modes for different types of  
DTS material. For watching movies, the STANDARD, THX or  
ADVANCED THEATER setting should provide the best results.  
For listening to music, the STANDARD, DIRECT, STEREO, or  
DSP modes should serve the listener best.  
• Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using the  
2 RF jack. If your player has an 2 RF output this will ensure  
you can use all LDs. Refer to p.14.  
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Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the  
power ON (_).  
Playing Stereo Sources  
The following instructions show you how to use the receiver for stereo audio or audio-visual.  
If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display, it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on. Press TAPE 2  
MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to TAPE 2.  
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1 Turn on the power of the playback  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
2
3
4
component.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
2 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
3 Press the RECEIVER button to turn on  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
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1
7
+
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3
-
8
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TUNING  
STATION  
4
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CHANNEL  
-
+
the receiver.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front  
panel.  
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
4 Press the MULTI CONTROL buttons or the  
FUNCTION button to select the source you  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
8
–
–
want to playback.  
The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the  
following order:  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
4
6
5
ENTER  
DVD/LD  
VCR 2  
TV/SAT  
VCR 1  
CD  
MD  
PHONO  
TUNER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
VIDEO  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
5 Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
the stereo mode.  
The STEREO indicator lights on the display.  
6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select  
the input signal corresponding to the  
source component.  
(See “Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input” on page 48.)  
7 Start playback of the component you  
selected in step 1.  
3
6
5
4
8
8 Adjust the volume by using the VOLUME  
buttons on the remote control or the  
MASTER VOLUME on the front panel.  
If you are not able to get sound from the receiver the  
problem may well lie with the SIGNAL SELECT switch.  
You need to make sure the input is set to the appropriate  
ANALOG or DIGITAL setting. Refer to page 48 for more  
on this.  
memo  
_ON/—OFF  
button  
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Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input  
This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and 2 RF sources. You need to take  
special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on  
DIGITAL to use DOLBY DIGITAL, DTS or MPEG surround sound but it would have to be on ANALOG to record  
to the analog out jacks on the receiver. The default setting is AUTO (priority is given to a digital signal, if there is  
one).  
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SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
1
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
2 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select  
the input signal corresponding to the  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
source component.  
Each press switches the signal in the order below:  
1
4
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CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
ANALOG  
AUTO  
4
7
AC-3RF  
DIGITAL  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
3 When SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL,  
AC-3 lights when a Dolby Digital signal is  
input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is  
input.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
SIGNAL  
2
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SELECT  
SIGNAL  
–
SELECT  
SP  
A
When a Dolby Digital  
signal is input.  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
AC-3  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
AC-3  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SP  
A
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When a DTS signal is  
input.  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DTS  
DTS  
memo  
•
In the AUTO setting, SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal,  
based on availability, in the following order: AC-3 RF, DIGITAL,  
ANALOG.  
2
•
•
If all the Digital In Select (see p.32) choices are set to OFF, the  
SIGNAL SELECT will default to ANALOG.  
Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LDs  
recorded with analog audio only is not output from the digital  
output, set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG to listen to these  
formats.  
•
This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz,  
44kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz), and DTS and MPEG digital signal  
formats. It cannot play back digital signals other than these so  
for those kinds of formats you'll have to play them back in an  
analog manner (making sure your equipment is hooked up with  
analog connections and setting the SIGNAL SELECT to ANA-  
LOG).  
•
•
When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL  
SELECT set in ANALOG, digital noise caused by playing back  
the DTS directly (with no decoding) is output. To prevent noise,  
you need to make digital connections (See p.13,14) and set  
SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO.  
Some DVD players don’t output DTS and/or MPEG signals. For  
more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with your  
DVD player.  
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Reducing Noise During Playback  
To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can be used with every mode except  
THX and MULTI CH IN.  
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SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
2 Press the DIGITAL NR button on the remote  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
control or on the front panel.  
Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off.  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
VOLUME  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
SP  
A
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
dB  
dB  
j
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
•
In cases described below, noises may not be reduced even if  
DIGITAL NR is on.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
• Sudden noise  
• Extremely loud noise  
• Signals that do not contain many high frequencies  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
•
•
DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown below for  
each source.  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
2
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
STEREO (excluding 96 kHz)  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
• analog input...................................................... 10 -18 dB  
• digital input....................................................... 10 -15 dB  
• AM/FM tuner ................................................... 10 -15 dB  
• DSP/ADVANCED/STANDARD/96 kHz stereo..... 6 -10 dB  
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•
Depending on the condition of the source, there may not be a  
noticeable improvement in the quality of the sound.  
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• You can’t use the DIGITAL NR mode with the THX or MULTI  
CH IN modes.  
memo  
• If you press DIGITAL NR when in DIRECT mode the receiver  
switches to STEREO mode.  
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Basic Playback  
Listening in Midnight Mode  
This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It  
can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are  
audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all the sounds in  
a given soundtrack closer together in volume. Compare this feature with the D-Range Control (only for Dolby  
Digital sources) on page 40.  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
2 Press the MIDNIGHT button.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
Each press switches MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
7
3
8
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
AUTO  
dB  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
DNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
2
/DTS/MPEG  
• The effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with  
the volume level.  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
memo  
• You can’t use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode with the  
THX or MULTI CH IN modes.  
• If you use MIDNIGHT in DIRECT mode the receiver will  
switch to STEREO mode.  
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Listening the Loudness Mode  
The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass and treble in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at  
low volumes.  
Press the LOUDNESS button.  
Each press switches LOUDNESS mode between on and off.  
LOUDNESS  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
LOUDNESS  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
AUTO  
• You can’t use the LOUDNESS mode with the MULTI CH IN  
or THX modes.  
memo  
• If you press LOUDNESS in DIRECT mode the receiver will  
switch to STEREO mode.  
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Basic Playback  
Adjusting Bass and Treble  
You can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set of  
speakers. If the receiver is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers. In a surround mode  
(STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, etc.) you can adjust the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND  
BACK speakers. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry (see p.27).  
1 Press the TONE button on the front panel to  
1 2  
put the receiver in tone on mode.  
2 Press the CHANNEL SELECT button on the  
front panel to cycle through the different  
tone adjust modes.  
The button cycles though the possibilities in the following  
order:  
3
TONE Front  
TONE Center  
TONE Surr.  
TONE SurBack  
3 Use the BASS or TREBLE (+/–) buttons to  
adjust the low or high frequencies of each  
channel.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
A few seconds after you finish adjusting the tone the receiver will  
revert to the sound mode it was in at the beginning of the  
process.  
• The tone control can be adjusted in a range of 6 dB.  
• The tone control cannot be adjusted in THX and MULTI CH  
IN modes.  
memo  
• If the receiver is in DIRECT mode and you press the TONE  
button, TONE BYPASS will appear in the display, letting you  
know that you can't change the tone in DIRECT mode. An-  
other press cancels DIRECT mode.  
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Basic Playback  
MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback  
MULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To use  
MULTI CH IN playback follow the instructions below.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
1 Put the remote control slide switch  
in USE.  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
7
+
3
8
+
2 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button  
on the remote control or the front  
panel.  
TUNING  
STATION  
-
-
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
Each press switches the input between the previous  
mode and MULTI CH IN.  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
2
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
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When MULTI CH IN is used in BYPASS mode  
only the volume level can be set. All of this unit’s  
other features (DIGITAL NR etc.) cannot be used.  
Also, all speaker settings and other setup set-  
tings have no effect.  
memo  
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96kHz 24bit Performance  
This receiver is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96 kHz/24 bit format (these  
are all stereo discs) and any source recorded in 96 kHz and up to 24 bit. The receiver will automatically read the  
format of the source and play accordingly (of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO or DIGITAL  
to read the DVD soundtrack). When the receiver plays a 96 kHz disc ”96 kHz” and whatever mode you're using  
(for example ”STEREO,” ”DIRECT or DNR”) will appear in the display.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
•
•
•
When a 96 kHz/24 bit disc is played back the volume  
may be louder than that of a normal disc.  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
AUTO  
dB  
memo  
Some DVD players cannot play 96 kHz/24 bit discs.  
Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure.  
During this playback the player enters the STEREO  
mode and you can use the controls available in  
STEREO mode (LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT, TONE  
controls, etc., see p.50-51).  
•
•
With 96 kHz/24 bit discs you are able to use MULTI  
CH IN playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR.  
In 96 kHz/24 bit mode you can't use the STANDARD,  
ADVANCED THEATER, THX, or DSP modes.  
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Basic Playback  
Direct Playback  
This mode is for playing back a sound source in its purest form, no tone adjustments or other sound modes can  
be used.  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
2 Use the STEREO/DIRECT button to alternate  
between STEREO or DIRECT mode (you can  
also use the STEREO/DIRECT button on the  
front panel).  
1
2
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
7
3
8
The DIRECT mode will give you the most accurate reproduction of  
two channel (stereo) sources but won't let you add any effects to  
the sound.  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
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• None of the tone controls or other sound modes can be  
used with DIRECT playback.  
• If the receiver is in a different mode than STEREO to start  
with the first push of the STEREO button will put it in STE-  
REO mode. After that the button will toggle the receiver  
between STEREO and DIRECT mode.  
memo  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
• For more on this button see the explanation of STEREO  
mode on p.44, 45, 47.  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display  
Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display).  
Press the FL DIMMER button.  
Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can  
be selected. Each press changes the brightness of the display.  
When rotating through the options, the default brightness can also  
FL DIMMER  
be selected.  
Please note: it is a feature of this unit that the fluorescent  
memo  
display will be brighter for a few seconds after you choose a  
function (like DVD/LD, CD, etc.) and then get softer. This will  
still happen when you adjust the brightness but the new set-  
ting will be the one the display softens to.  
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Basic Playback  
DUAL MONO Setting  
The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software  
encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different soundtracks on one DVD. With this  
setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to. Thus, it is useful for  
soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other. Remember this  
setting is only applicable if you are using Dolby Digital software with dual mono and want to isolate one of the  
channels therein. Otherwise, just ignore this function.  
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2
3
1 Put the receiver in STANDBY mode.  
2 While holding down the VIDEO  
SELECT button press the STANDBY/  
ON button on the front panel.  
3 You will see DUAL in the display for  
about five seconds. During this time  
use the STEREO/DIRECT button to  
cycle through the different DUAL  
MONO settings to find the one you  
want.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
DUAL ch1 setting  
The different settings are: DUAL ch1, where you only  
hear channel 1; DUAL ch2, where you only hear channel  
2; and DUAL ch1/ch2, where you hear both channels, but  
independently from different speakers.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
The default setting is DUAL ch1.  
DUAL ch2 setting  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
DUAL ch1/ch2 setting  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
dB  
AC-3  
L
When DUAL MONO is  
playing with ch 1 selected  
the L will Lights. When  
playing with ch 2 selected  
the R will Lights. When  
playing with ch 1/2 selected  
the L and R will Lights.  
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Using the Tuner  
Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the  
power ON (_).  
Automatic and Manual Tuning  
The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and  
manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire, see “Direct  
Access Tuning“ on the following page.  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
2 Press the TUNER button.  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the receiver  
and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2
3
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
MPX  
A
dB  
TUNING  
STATION  
FM  
4
¢
4
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
3 Press BAND button on the remote control or  
DISC  
the front panel to select the band (FM or AM).  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
Each press switches the band: FM j AM  
RF ATT  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
5
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
–
–
A
dB  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
4 Tune in the station.  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
For Automatic Tuning  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
Press and hold TUNING –/+ buttons for about one second, then  
release.  
The tuner starts searching the selected band and stop automat-  
ically at the first station it locates. Repeat to locate other  
stations.  
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For Manual Tuning  
• To change frequencies one step at a time, press TUNING –/+  
buttons repeatedly.  
• To change frequencies quickly, hold down TUNING –/+  
buttons and release when you reach the frequency you  
desire.  
5 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME buttons on  
the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME  
on the front panel.  
RF ATT  
4 2  
MPX Mode  
If the TUNED or STEREO indicators do not light when tuning an FM station,  
because the station is too far away or the broadcast signal is weak, press  
MPX button on the remote control to switch to MONO reception. This  
should improve reception enough for you to enjoy the broadcast.  
RF ATT Mode  
_ON/—OFF  
3 5  
button  
Press the RF ATT button to turn the RF attenuator on to reduce sound  
distortion when receiving strong FM signals from nearby stations.  
Normally, this button should be set to off. This button does not affect  
AM reception.  
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Using the Tuner  
Direct Access Tuning  
The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
1
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
2 Press the TUNER button.  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2
4
This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the  
remote to the TUNER operation mode.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
3
5
TUNING  
STATION  
1
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Press the BAND button on the remote  
control or the front panel to select the band  
4
7
(FM or AM).  
Each press switches the band : FM j AM  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
6
4 Press DIRECT ACCESS button to activate  
–
–
the direct Access tuning mode.  
The cursor blinks in the display on the front panel.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
A
dB  
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
5 Use the number buttons to enter the  
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frequency of the station you want.  
Example:  
To tune station 106.00 (FM), press:  
1
=
0
=
6
=
0
=
0
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
3 2  
To cancel before inputting the frequency  
Press DIRECT ACCESS button, and enter the frequency again.  
6 Adjust the MASTER VOLUME buttons on  
the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME  
on the front panel.  
6
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Using the Tuner  
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations  
The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels).  
When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO and RF  
ATT).  
1 Tune in the desired station.  
3 4  
See ”Automatic and Manual Tuning” or ”Direct Access Tuning”  
on p.55 and 56.  
2 Press the MEMORY button to activate the  
memory function.  
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
2
3 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select  
a class number.  
Each press switches the display:  
CLASS A  
CLASS B  
CLASS C  
4 Press the STATION –/+ buttons repeatedly  
to select a channel (0-9) within the  
respective class.  
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds.  
If you want to escape from MEMORY mode  
Press the MEMORY button again.  
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to 30 stations.  
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Using the Tuner  
Recalling Memorized Stations  
Using the remote control  
1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
2
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
2 Press the TUNER button.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the  
remote to the TUNER operation mode.  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
3
4
TUNING  
STATION  
1
¡
4
-
¢
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
CHANNEL  
+
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
FM  
4
7
DISC  
+10  
3 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
a class number.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
Each press switches the display:  
–
–
CLASS A  
CLASS B  
CLASS C  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
4 Use the number buttons to select the  
channel you want.  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
7
To select channel 7, press  
.
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For example : If 99.50 MHz (FM) was memorized in class A at  
channel 7.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
To skip through each channel in order  
Press STATION –/+ repeatedly.  
Using the front panel  
1 Select the TUNER function.  
2 3 1  
2 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select  
a class number.  
3 Press the STATION –/+ buttons repeatedly  
to select the channel you want.  
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Using the Tuner  
Memorizing a broadcast station name (Manual Station Name Memory)  
• You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset broadcast station (see pages 57).  
• The memorized name takes priority over PS data.  
memo  
1 Select the TUNER function.  
2 3 1  
2 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select  
a class.  
CLASS A  
CLASS B  
CLASS C  
3 Press the STATION +/– buttons to select the  
preset channel.  
4
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
5
4 Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to  
select the character input mode.  
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
* When it is set to OFF,  
frequency being received  
will be displayed.  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
6
When AM is selected:  
When FM is selected:  
SEARCH OFF  
INPUT  
OFF  
INPUT  
(Character input mode)  
(Character input mode)  
5 Press the TUNING +/– buttons to enter the  
broadcast station name.  
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
Refer to “Character display used for station name input” on  
p.87.  
6 Press MEMORY to input the first of four  
characters. After four characters have been  
entered, the character input mode is exited.  
Repeat steps 2 to 4 to memorize up to 30 broadcast station  
names.  
To erase and change the memorized station name  
Perform the procedures of “Memorizing a broadcast station name” and enter four spaces to erase the  
memorized station name.  
When you want to change a memorized station name, input the new station name using the same procedure.  
For greater convenience, record memorized station names in the STATION CALL button “memo” on  
p.87.  
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An Introduction to RDS & EON  
Radio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners  
with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they're broadcasting, for  
example. This information shows up as text on the display, and you can switch between the kind of information  
shown. Although you don't get RDS information from all FM radio stations, you do with most.  
Probably the best feature of RDS is that you can search automatically by type of program. So, if you felt like  
listening to jazz, you could search for a station that's broadcasting a show with the program type, ”JAZZ”. There  
are around 30 such program types, including various genres of music, news, sport, talk shows, financial  
information, and so on.  
The VSX-909RDS/909RDS-G receiver lets you display three different kinds of RDS information: Radio Text,  
Program Service Name, and Program Type.  
Radio Text (RT) is messages sent by the radio station. These can be anything the broadcaster chooses—a talk  
radio station might give out it telephone number as RT, for example.  
Program Service Name (PS) is the name of the radio station.  
Program Type (PTY) indicates the kind of program currently being broadcast.  
The VSX-909RDS can search for and display the following program types:  
NEWS  
AFFAIRS  
Current affairs  
INFORMATION  
SPORT  
General information  
EDUCATION  
DRAMA  
Educational material  
Radio plays or serials  
CULTURE  
SCIENCE  
Science and technology  
VARIED  
POP MUSIC  
ROCK MUSIC  
Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.  
Pop music  
Rock music  
M.O.R. MUSIC  
Light MUSIC  
CLASSICAL  
“Middle of the road” music  
‘Light’ classical music  
‘Serious’ classical music  
Other music not fitting any of the above categories  
Other MUSIC  
WEATHER  
FINANCE  
Stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc.  
Children’s entertainment  
Social affairs  
CHILDREN  
SOC AFFAIRS  
RELIGION  
PHONE IN  
TRAVEL  
Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements.  
Leisure interests and hobbies  
LEISURE  
JAZZ MUSIC  
COUNTRY M  
NATIONAL M  
OLDIES MUSIC  
Country music  
Popular music in a language other than English  
Popular music from the ’50s  
Folk music  
FOLK MUSIC  
DOCUMENTARY  
Documentaries  
In addition, there is a program type, ALARM!, used for exceptional emergency announcements. You can't  
search for this, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal.  
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Basics of EON  
EON (Enhanced Other Network information)  
EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency automatically when a program  
featuring traffic information or news is being broadcast. It cannot be used in areas that EON information is not  
transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data. When the broadcast ends, the tuner  
returns to the original frequency or function.  
There are two types of EON you can set the tuner to:  
1. TA (Traffic Announcement)  
This mode will set the tuner to pick up traffic information when it is broadcast.  
2. NEWS  
This mode will set the tuner to pick up news when it is broadcast.  
Setting EON allows automated reception of TA/NEWS broadcasts  
When EON is turned on, the receiver will automatically jump to those EON-linked broadcasts. Even if a receiver  
function other than the tuner is being used, the receiver function will switch to the FM station automatically  
when an EON-linked Traffic Information or News program begins. When the program ends, the original function  
will be restored. The EON function will not operate, however, when the tuner is on AM.  
The receiver’s internal Program Identification function  
PI (Programma Identification)  
This is an identifying marker the tuner automatically attaches to stations stored in your preset memory classes  
(see p.59). The marker distinguishes between stations which transmit RDS data and those that don’t, so that the  
receiver knows which stations to look at when searching for RDS or EON transmissions. The code is not  
displayed on the receiver and you don’t need to do anything in regards to setting the PI codes.  
PI code registration and erasure  
The receiver will automatically register a PI code for any station you input into the memory classes (see p.59)  
which can receive RDS or EON data. If you want to have a station preset in your memory banks but DON’T want  
the receiver to search this station for RDS information you can erase the PI code and then the receiver will  
ignore this station when searching for RDS transmissions.  
To erase PI codes, follow this procedure:  
1. When tuned to the station whose PI code you want to erase press the EON MODE button for two seconds  
or more.  
“ERASE PI” will be displayed.  
2. Press MEMORY button within 5 seconds.  
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Using the Tuner  
RDS (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception  
Displaying RDS data  
One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio program. You can  
search for any of the program types listed on page 60—this covers all kinds of music, as well as news, weather  
forecasts, sports programs, and a variety of others.  
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1 Put the remote control slide switch in USE.  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
2 Press the TUNER button.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the  
remote control to the TUNER operation mode.  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2
3
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
The previously tuned station is received automatically.  
1
4
¢
4
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 Press the BAND button on the remote  
4
7
control or the front panel to select FM.  
Each press switches the band: FM j AM  
DISC  
5
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
4 Tune into a station.  
+
+
TV  
Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access  
Tuning” on pages 55 and 56.  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
• If the received broadcast transmits RDS data, the RDS indica-  
tor lights, and the data of the display mode appears in the  
display.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
5 Press the DISPLAY button to select a mode.  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
RT  
FREQ  
PS  
PTY  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
• In the RT mode, should any noise be picked up while  
displaying the RT scroll, some characters may temporarily  
be incorrectly displayed.  
memo  
• In the RT mode, when no RT data is transmitted from a  
broadcast station, “NO RADIO TEXT DATA” is displayed  
once and after that the PS data is displayed.  
• In the PTY mode, there are cases where “NO TYPE” is  
displayed. In this case, it will automatically switch to the  
PS mode after a few seconds.  
3
• When reception conditions are strong, and RDS data is  
incorrectly displayed, press RF ATT.  
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Searching for a program by program type (PTY)  
1 Tune into an FM station.  
3
Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access  
Tuning” on p.55 and 56.  
2 Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to  
select the PTY search mode.  
* When it is set to OFF, the  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
frequency being received is  
displayed.  
2 4  
When the STATION mode is selected:  
OFF INPUT  
SEARCH (PTY search mode)  
When the FREQUENCY mode is selected:  
OFF  
SEARCH (PTY search mode)  
3 Press the TUNING +/– buttons to select the  
desired program type.  
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
* Refer to page 60 for program  
types.  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
4 Press the MEMORY button to search for the  
selected program type.  
This will search the preset stations for a station broadcasting the  
selected program type. Press the MEMORY button within 5  
seconds after a program has been found. If the MEMORY button  
is not pressed, the function will begin to search for another  
station automatically.  
This function searches RDS station preset in the 30ch  
memory. If this function is set when no stations have been  
preset, “NO PTY” will be displayed. If the desired PTY could  
not be found amongst the RDS stations in memory, the same  
display appears.  
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Using EON search  
Refer to p.60 for more information about EON.  
2
1 Tune into an EON FM station.  
Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access  
Tuning” on p.55 and 56.  
• Even if the EON mode is off, when an FM station is broadcast-  
ing a news of traffic information program, the EON indicator  
lights in the display to inform you that the currently tuned  
station carries the EON data service.  
EON  
MODE  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
ANALOG SP  
A
EON  
RDS  
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
FL  
DIMMER  
2 Press the EON MODE button to select the  
mode.  
EON  
MODE  
SIGNAL  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
EON  
RDS  
dB  
STEREO  
TUNED  
FL  
DIMMER  
Each press changes the display as follows:  
EON TA  
EON NEWS  
OFF  
memo  
• When EON is set to OFF, the frequency being received will be  
displayed, and then the RDS data will be displayed in the present  
display mode.  
• The EON mode is canceled if you switch to AM reception while  
setting EON. Start once again after you return to FM reception.  
• Simultaneous requests for Traffic Information (TA) and News  
programs is not possible.  
• You cannot operate the MEMORY and CHARACTER/SEARCH  
buttons while the EON MODE indicator on the button lights.  
• Functions other than TUNER cannot be changed while the EON  
MODE indicator on the button blinks (while receiving EON  
broadcast). If you want to change to a source other than TUNER,  
press the EON MODE button and turn the EON mode off.  
• When you are playing back TAPE 2 while setting EON, TAPE 2 will  
be canceled by reception of EON. The function returns once more to  
TAPE 2 after EON reception is finished.  
• When EON is turned on and a function other than the tuner is  
selected, the function will switch to the FM station automatically  
when Traffic Information or News begins. When the program ends,  
the original function will be restored.  
• When the EON mode is on, the EON MODE indicator on the button  
lights. During reception of the selected news or traffic information  
broadcast, the EON MODE indicator on the button blinks.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the _ ON/ — OFF button on the front panel to turn the  
power ON (_).  
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other  
Components  
In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV,  
LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and  
buttons, you only need to use one remote control. If your component(s) are listed in the remote control's  
memory, simply follow the steps below. If your component(s) are not listed, or if you want the remote to learn  
additional operations, you can use the learning mode to input the information from the remote controls supplied  
with your other components.  
Recalling Preset Codes  
The following steps show you how to recall preset codes stored in the remote control. Once a preset code is  
recalled and the component assigned, you can use this remote to easily operate the component. See “Preset  
Code List“ on page 88-91 for the components and manufacturers available.  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
Î
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
SETUP.  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
7
+
¡
3
8
+
2 Press the REMOTE SETUP (INPUT ATT)  
TUNING  
STATION  
-
-
1
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
button.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen.  
4
7
Select Remote  
Setup Mode  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
Remote SETUP+1  
Preset Recall  
Remote SETUP+2  
Learning  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
Remote SETUP+3  
Multi-Operation  
Remote SETUP+4  
Direct Function  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
2,3  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
You have four setup options:  
1 Preset Recall  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
2 Learning  
3 Multi Operation (See p.78)  
4 Direct Function (See p.81)  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
Preset Recall and Learning are the two modes that teach the  
remote control to operate your other components. It's easiest  
to start with Preset Recall and, if setup isn't possible for certain  
components, move on to the Learning mode.  
1
3 Press the REMOTE SETUP button and  
the same time to select the preset recall  
setup mode.  
at  
All the MULTI CONTROL buttons (except the TUNER button)  
start to blink.  
To cancel the preset recall setup mode press REMOTE SET  
UP.  
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Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
component you want to control.  
The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer  
(and preset code(s)) appear on your TV screen.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
4
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
7
+
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
1
¡
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
Preset Recall  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1Select function  
2Select products [5∞23]  
4
7
6
7
3Input ID CODE  
2 [TAPE ] 3  
5 [PIONEER  
[ 800 825  
Page 22/22  
] ∞  
DISC  
+10  
]
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
EXIT = Remote Setup  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
5 Press the 2¥3 buttons to choose the  
function and then press the 5¥∞ buttons  
repeatedly to display the name of the  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
5
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
component's manufacturer.  
Most manufacturers have been programmed into the receiver,  
but if your component is made by a small or relatively unknown  
manufacturer you may not be able to find it.  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
6 Point the remote toward the component to  
be controlled, enter the 3 digit code.  
If the component you are trying to control turns on/off, the set up  
for this component is complete, but components that don't have a  
standby mode can't respond in this way. To test if you've set it up  
properly work through step 7. Then try using selecting the  
function you just set up (for example a CD player) and using the  
controls on this remote control. If the component does not  
respond, try working through the procedure again and pressing  
number 2 instead this time. Continue this procedure until one of  
the commands works.  
7 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the  
preset recall setup mode.  
The remote control and TV return to their previous operation  
modes.  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
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Learning Commands from Other Remote Controls  
If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly,  
you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This  
operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the  
preset codes.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
1
4
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
SETUP.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
2 Press the REMOTE SETUP button.  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
The REMOTE SET UP menu appears on your TV screen.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3
4
7
Select Remote  
Setup Mode  
Remote SETUP+1  
Preset Recall  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
Remote SETUP+2  
Learning  
Remote SETUP+3  
Multi-Operation  
Remote SETUP+4  
Direct Function  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
2,3  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
2
3 Press the REMOTE SETUP button and  
at  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
the same time to select the Learning setup  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
mode.  
All the MULTI CONTROL buttons (except the TUNER button)  
start to blink.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
To cancel Learning setup mode, press the REMOTE SET UP  
button.  
Learning Setup  
1Place both commanders  
pointing at each other.  
2Select the item from  
the Multi-control  
buttons that should be  
duplicated. (ex. DVD)  
Multi-control button  
starts blinking.  
EXIT = Remote Setup  
4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the  
component you want to control.  
Each button can be set to control one of the following compo-  
nents  
The selected button continues to blink.  
Learning Setup  
3Press one button that  
should be duplicated.  
4Multi-Contorol button  
lights up.  
5Press one button on the  
original commander, and  
hold 2 to 10 seconds.  
6Repeat this process to  
duplicate next command.  
EXIT = Remote Setup  
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5 Press the button to be programmed.  
Î
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily.  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
• The TV POWER, TV FUNC and TV VOL +/– buttons are only  
available for learning when programming TV CONTROL  
operations.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
HNNEL  
+
6 Point the remote controls at each other and  
press the button on the other remote  
control for the operation you wish to  
program .  
5
+
VOLUME  
5–20 cm  
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
7
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
1 Point the remote controls toward each other.  
+
ENTER  
2 Hold down the button on the other remote control corre-  
sponding to the operation you wish to program. Release  
when the MULTI CONTROL button on the receiver's remote  
control starts blinking.  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
(The MULTI CONTROL button blinks to indicate that the  
operation has been learned.)  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
To program additional operations for the current  
component, repeat steps 5 and 6.  
To program operations for another component, repeat  
steps 4 through 6.  
7 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the  
learning setup mode.  
The remote control and TV return to their previous operation  
modes.  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
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Using the Remote Control with Other Components  
DVD or LD Player Operations  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your DVD  
or LD player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting  
Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the DVD/LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation  
mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
SOURCE  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
Press to switch the DVD or LD player on or off (not possible  
with all models, especially those without a standby mode).  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
1
2
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
8
MULTI CONTROL  
2 7  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
Press to stop playback.  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
3
4
9
0
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
3 (TOP MENU)  
CHANNEL  
-
+
Press to call up the menu programmed on the DVD ( for DVD  
only).  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
6
4
7
4 1˜¡  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
DISC  
-
=
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
5 Number buttons  
–
–
Use to select chapters (tracks).  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
6 +10  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers higher than 10.  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
7 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
–
7
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
5˜∞˜2˜3 : Use to navigate through options on menu screens  
and to change settings.  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
ENTER : Use to implement settings selected with the cursor  
buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu (for DVD only).  
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8 3  
Press to start playback.  
9 8  
Press to pause playback.  
0 4˜¢  
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the current chapter  
(track). Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous  
chapters (tracks).  
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next chapter  
(track). Press repeatedly to advance to the beginning of follow-  
ing chapters (tracks).  
- DISC  
Use to change the LD between sides A and B (for LD only).  
= MENU  
Press to bring up the disc menu.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
VCR & DVD Recorder Operations  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your VCR  
or DVD video recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver  
(see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR, DVD  
video recorder operation mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
SOURCE  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
Press to switch the VCR or DVD video recorder on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without a standby  
mode).  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
1
2
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
8
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
2 7  
-
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
3
4
9
0
TUNING  
STATION  
Press to stop playback.  
1
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
3 ¶  
Press to start recording.  
5
6
4
7
4 1˜¡  
DISC  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
-
=
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
5 Number buttons  
–
–
Use to select channels.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
6 +10  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers higher than 10 (for  
DVD video recorder only).  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
7
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
7 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
5˜∞˜2˜3 : Use to navigate through options on menu screens  
and to change settings.  
ENTER : Use to implement settings selected with the cursor  
buttons or to set items highlighted in a menu (for DVD video  
recorder only).  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
8 3  
Press to start playback.  
9 8  
Press to pause playback.  
0 CHANNEL –/+  
Use to change channels on the VCR's tuner.  
- DISC (TV/VCR)  
Use this button to switch the VCR between its tuner (for  
watching videos) and the TV.  
Press to stop recording (for DVD video recorder only).  
= MENU  
Use to display or close the title menu screen (for DVD video  
recorder only).  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
CD & CD-R Player Operations  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD  
player or CD-R's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see  
“Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
SOURCE  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
Press to switch the CD player/recorder on or off (not possible  
with all models, especially those without a standby mode).  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
1
2
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
7
MULTI CONTROL  
2 7  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
Press to stop playback.  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
3
4
8
9
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
3 ¶  
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press to start recording (CD-R only).  
5
6
4
7
4 1˜¡  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
DISC  
0
+10  
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
5 Number buttons  
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
Use to select channels.  
–
–
6 +10  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers higher than 10.  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
7 3  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
Press to start playback.  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
8 8  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
Press to pause playback.  
9 4˜¢  
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the current track.  
Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next track. Press  
repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks.  
0 DISC  
Use to switch between discs in file type disc play.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
MD Operations  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD  
recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting up  
the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the MD operation  
mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
SOURCE  
Press to switch the MD player on or off (not possible with all  
models, especially those without a standby mode).  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
1
2
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
7
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2 7  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
3
4
8
9
Press to stop playback or recording.  
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
3 ¶  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Press to start recording (may put some decks in REC PAUSE  
mode).  
5
6
4
7
4 1˜¡  
DISC  
0
+10  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
5 Number buttons  
–
–
Use to select tracks.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
6 +10  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
You can also use this button when selecting track numbers  
higher than 10. It's especially used for track numbers 11-19.  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
7 3  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
Press to start playback.  
8 8  
Press to pause playback.  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
9 4˜¢  
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the current track.  
Press repeatedly to return to the beginning of previous tracks.  
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the next track. Press  
repeatedly to advance to the beginning of following tracks.  
0 DISC (DISPLAY)  
Allows you to change the display mode of the MD.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
STB (satellite tuner) Operations  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your  
satellite tuner's (or cable TV's) preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the  
receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
SOURCE  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
Press to switch the satellite tuner on or off (not possible with  
all models, especially those without a standby mode).  
OPERATION  
1
2
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2 ¶˜7˜3˜8˜1 (A/B/C/D/E)  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
Use to make selections from Satellite functions.  
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
3 Number buttons  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Use to select satellite channels.  
4
7
3
4
4 GUIDE  
Use to turn the program information screen on or off.  
DISC  
+10  
6
7
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
5 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
+
+
TV  
5˜∞˜2˜3 : Press the button to select items on the  
SAT GUIDE screen or SAT MENU screen.  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
ENTER : Press to activate the selected function.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
6 EXIT  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
Press to exit the current setting of the SAT.  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
7 MENU  
5
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
Use to turn the main menu on or off.  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
TV Operations  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV's  
preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the  
Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT or TV CONT button to set the remote to the TV  
operation mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your TV.  
Î
S0URCE  
1
SOURCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
Press to switch the TV on or off (not possible with all models,  
especially those without a standby mode).  
OPERATION  
1
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2 Number buttons  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
8
9
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
5
CHANNEL  
-
+
3 +10  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
2
3
4
7
4 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
5˜∞˜2˜3˜ : Press to select or adjust items on the  
menu screen.  
DISC  
6
7
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
ENTER : Press to activate the selected function.  
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
5 CHANNEL –/+  
–
–
Use to select a TV channel.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
6 DISC (CH ENTER)  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons  
(not all models require this step).  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
4
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
7 MENU  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
Press to select the TV menu.  
For Digital TVs:  
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING  
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
8 ¶˜7˜3˜8˜1 (BLUE/GREEN/RED/  
YELLOW)  
Use to make selections from the DTV menu.  
9 1˜¡  
1 : Press to DTV mode on or off.  
¡ : Press to select the DTV menu.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
Cassette Deck Operations  
You can use this remote control to control most cassette decks, though with some models the functions  
may differ.  
•
The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you recall a cassette  
deck's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the  
Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ on pages 65–68).  
•
•
To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE 1 button to set the remote to the TAPE operation  
mode.  
For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1 SOURCE  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible with  
all models, especially those without a standby mode).  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
1
2
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
6
MULTI CONTROL  
2 7  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
Press to stop playback or recording.  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
3
4
7
8
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
3 ¶  
CHANNEL  
-
+
Press to start recording.  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
5
4
7
4 1˜¡  
1 : Press to rewind the tape.  
DISC  
+10  
¡ : Press to fast forward the tape.  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
5 Number buttons (1-6)  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
1 : 7 (Press to stop playback or recording.)  
–
–
2 : 3 (Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which  
has been loaded as the front.)  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
3 : 8 (Press to pause playback or recording.)  
4 : 1 (Press to rewind the tape.)  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
5 : 2 (Press to start reverse playback.)  
6 : ¡ (Press to fast forward the tape.)  
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
6 3  
Press to start playback of the side of the cassette which has  
been loaded as the front.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
7 8  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
8 4  
Press to start reverse playback (for auto reverse decks).  
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Using Other Functions  
Recording from Audio Components  
The following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that your analog  
components cannot record a player that is only connected digitally (and vice-versa). If you want to record from a  
digital component to an analog one (for example, a tape deck), or vice-versa, the digital component it must be  
connected via analog jacks and you need to set the SIGNAL SELECT switch to ANALOG. To make exact digital  
copies (of digital sources like CDs) both the source component and the recorder must be connected with digital  
connections. See p.12 for more on analog audio connections and p.13 for digital audio connections.  
The receiver's volume, channel level, TONE, DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS and surround effects  
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have no effect on the recorded signal and the MULTI CH IN cannot be recorded.  
In some cases, digital recordings have copy guard protections and making a digital copy is not possible.  
In this case you can only copy them in an analog manner.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Select the source component. Set SIGNAL  
SELECT according to the source  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
1
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
component's signal (ANALOG or DIGITAL).  
Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control (or  
use the button on the front panel) and choose ANALOG.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2 Start recording with a recorder.  
4
7
3 Playback the source to be recorded.  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR)  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
If you connect a cassette deck with a record monitor function to the  
TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks, you can listen to the sound of an analog  
recording as it is being recorded.  
Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the  
recording (TAPE 2 indicator on) and the sound of the source  
component (TAPE 2 indicator off).  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
1
–
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
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Using Other Functions  
Recording from Digital Audio Components  
The following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this method you can make exact digital  
copies of sources like CDs or MDs. The only drawback is that you cannot switch between various recorders at  
the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings (see the previous page). If you look on the back of the  
receiver you will find 2 digital out jacks which are marked PCM/2/DTS/MPEG OUT (these are to the right of the  
digital in jacks in the upper left-hand corner). If you connect one of these to the optical input on a digital recorder  
(currently these include MD, DAT, and CD-R), you can make direct digital recordings with this unit. Of course,  
the digital components you want to record, all need to be connected to the receiver with digital inputs as well.  
See p.13 if you have not made these connections.  
The receiver’s volume, channel level, tone (BASS, TREBLE, and LOUDNESS), and surround  
effects have no effect on the recorded signal.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Prepare the source you want to record and  
put the receiver in that function. Set  
SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
1
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control (or use  
the button on the front panel) and choose DIGITAL.  
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
3
2 Start recording with a CD-R or MD (etc.).  
3 Play back the source to be recorded.  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
1
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
In some cases, digital recordings have copy guard protections  
memo  
on them and making a digital copy is not possible. It is still  
possible to copy these digital sources if you have hooked the  
components up with analog connections (in this case, the cop-  
ies will not be exact digital reproductions). Refer to the previ-  
ous page in this case.  
Recording from Video Components  
The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the  
VCR 1/DVR or VCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to  
record Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks.  
The receiver's volume, channel level, balance, TONE, DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS and sur-  
round effects have no effect on the recorded signal.  
memo  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 First, decide the component you'd like to  
record and put the receiver in that function.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
1
1
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
Set the SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG.  
Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control (or  
use the button on the front panel) and choose analog. Record-  
ing DIGITAL or 2 RF signals is not possible.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
3
ATT  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
2 Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2 (etc.).  
3 Playback the source to be recorded.  
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
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Using Other Functions  
Multi Operations  
A Multi Operation is a sequence of commands programmed into a single button to save you a lot of repetitive  
button pressing. Once setup, pressing the MULTI OPERATION button followed by one of the MULTI CONTROL  
buttons will switch on that component, the receiver and your TV, and switch the function of the receiver to that  
component. Up to five more commands can be programmed into a Multi Operation, such as changing the sound  
mode of the receiver and starting playback of the source.  
Important: For Multi Operations to work with other non-Pioneer components, you must first setup the remote to  
control those other components—see pages 65-68 for more on this.  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
SETUP.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
3,4  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
2 Press the REMOTE SETUP button (INPUT  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
3
ATT) and  
at the same time to select the  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
4
7
MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode.  
The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV screen. The  
MULTI CONTROL and the SYSTEM OFF buttons start to blink  
(see the following page for more on the SYSTEM OFF button).  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
Multi-operation  
1Select an item from the  
Multi-Contorol buttons.  
(ex. DVD)  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
2
SYSTEM SETUP  
2Select the operation  
button. (ex. DVD = MENU)  
3First command has been  
learned.  
4You can repeat this  
proccess for 5 commands.  
EXIT = Remote Setup  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
• To cancel here, press REMOTE SETUP.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
3 Select a MULTI CONTROL button for this  
MULTI OPERATION.  
Each MULTI CONTROL button can be used for one Multi  
Operation. If a Multi Operation relates to using a DVD player,  
for example, it makes sense to select the DVD/LD button.  
After pressing a MULTI CONTROL button, just that button will  
remain blinking.  
4 Select the MULTI CONTROL button for a  
source component.  
For example, if you want this Multi Operation to switch on your  
DVD player press the DVD/LD.  
After pressing a MULTI CONTROL button, that button stays lit.  
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5 Press the operation button, for example TV  
(POWER), you want to input.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
2
OPERATION  
6-  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI  
OPERATIONs to the MULTI CONTROL  
button you pressed in step 3. You can also  
tell the receiver to go into a specific sound  
mode (THX, ADVANCED, STANDARD,  
MULTI CH IN, MIDNIGHT, DSP, DNR or  
STEREO) by inputting that command (for  
example, see operation 4 below).  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
1
6-  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
3
6-  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
5
7
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
You can repeat this process for up to five commands.  
For example : you could enter the following four operations using  
the preceeding steps 4 and 5.  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
1 Press the TV CONTROL button and TV (POWER) to turn on  
your TV (as explained above).  
2 Press the DVD/LD button then (POWER) to turn on your  
DVD player (if it is not a PIONEER product).  
3 Press the DVD/LD button then 3 (play) to start playing the  
DVD player.  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
4
6-  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
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4 Press the ADVANCED button to put the receiver in that sound  
mode.  
When you employ MULTI OPERATIONs (see below), these four  
tasks will be performed in the same order.  
7 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the  
Multi-operation setup mode.  
The remote control and TV return to their previous operation  
modes.  
Performing Multi Operations  
Once you've programmed a Multi Operation, here's how to use it.  
1
Î
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to USE.  
2 Press the MULTI OPERATION button on the  
2
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
3
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
remote control.  
The MULTI CONTROL buttons start to blink.  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
1
2
5
3
6
3 Press the MULTI CONTROL button to  
4
activate that Multi Operation.  
The remote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro-  
grammed.  
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System Off  
The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with  
the push of only one button on the remote control (this feature will only work with components that have a  
standby mode). For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD  
player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components,  
they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well.  
The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different SYSTEM OFF operations based on eight  
possible components.  
Be sure to recall or teach the remote control commands for each component before attempting  
MULTI OPERATIONS (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ page 65-  
memo  
68).  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
SETUP.  
OPERATION  
3
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
6-2  
MULTI CONTROL  
4
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
6-1  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
2 Press the REMOTE SETUP (INPUT ATT)  
TUNING  
STATION  
4
¢
3
CHANNEL  
-
+
button and  
at the same time to select  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
2
5
the MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode.  
The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on your TV screen. The  
MULTI CONTROL and the SYSTEM OFF buttons start to blink.  
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
To cancel MULTI OPERATION SETUP mode, press REMOTE  
SETUP.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
3 Press the SYSTEM OFF button.  
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
The SYSTEM OFF button will blink.  
2
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the  
component whose operation you want to  
start SYSTEM OFF with (for example, TV  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
CONT button).  
The selected button will light steadily.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
5 Press the operation, for example TV  
(POWER), you want to input.  
6 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to program a sequence  
of up to five stop or power off commands  
you want to input.  
You can repeat this process for up to five  
commands.  
For example : you could enter the following two operations  
using the proceeding steps 3 and 4.  
1 Press TV CONT button & TV (POWER) to turn off your TV  
(as explained above).  
2 Press DVD/LD then (POWER) to turn off your DVD player  
(if it is not a PIONEER product).  
When you employ SYSTEM OFF (see below), these two tasks  
will be performed in the same order.  
• To exit STSTEM OFF SETUP mode, press REMOTE SETUP.  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
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Using the System Off Button  
This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings  
(see above) as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed  
into SYSTEM OFF. If you use this feature when a DVD is playing, the player will stop the play mode before  
switching off.  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to USE.  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
2
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
2 Press the SYSTEM OFF button on the  
remote control.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
Setting Up the Direct Function  
The DIRECT FUNCTION is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video  
source that is not going through the receiver). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." You'd  
like to control the external video deck with this unit's remote control so you've assigned it a function button (for  
example purposes, the VCR 2 button). Yet, if you put the receiver in VCR 2 mode you'll get no picture on your  
TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the receiver. To get around this problem you set  
the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press VCR 2 function button you can control the  
external video deck with the remote but the receiver does not go into VCR 2 mode.  
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S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
1
3
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
SETUP.  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver.  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
-
1
7
+
¡
3
-
8
+
TUNING  
STATION  
2 Press the REMOTE SETUP (INPUT ATT)  
4
¢
CHANNEL  
-
+
4
button and  
at the same time to select  
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
2
the DIRECT FUNCTION mode.  
The MULTI CONTROL buttons DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2,  
CD, and MD/TAPE 1 start to blink.  
4
7
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
Direct Function  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
You can choose whether  
the commander sends a  
function code or not ,  
when you press each  
Multi-control button.  
1Select function.  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
2,5  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
2Input YES or NO.  
TRANSMIT  
YES =1  
ENTER  
NO =2  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
–
EXIT = Remote Setup  
MULTI CH  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MIDNIGHT  
LIGHT  
DSP  
INPUT  
/DTS/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
3 Select a component by pressing its MULTI  
CONTROL button.  
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REMOTE CONTROL UNIT  
4 Set the DIRECT FUNCTION of each external  
2
source to NO by pressing  
.
5 Press the REMOTE SETUP button to exit the  
DIRECT FUNCTION mode.  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
The default setting is all YES. If you have turned a DIRECT  
memo  
FUNCTION to NO and want to turn it back to YES, follow  
the directions above and press  
in step 3.  
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Remote Back Light  
When you press any button on the remote all the buttons light for a few seconds. You can change the strength  
of this light here. The default backlighting mode is Mid, Max is the strongest. Mid is slightly weaker. There's  
also the option to switch off backlighting altogether. This extends battery life considerably.  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
SETUP.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP  
7
+
3
-
8
TUNING  
STATION  
-
+
1
¡
4
-
¢
5
CHANNEL  
+
(INPUT ATT) button and  
.
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
The remote back light options cycle in the following order:  
4
7
2
2
MID  
MAX  
OFF  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
The default setting is MID.  
+
+
TV  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
Resetting the Remote Control  
The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control.  
Erasing Multi Operations  
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USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
SETUP.  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
7
+
3
-
8
TUNING  
STATION  
-
+
1
¡
4
-
¢
8
(INPUT ATT) button and  
seconds.  
for more than 3  
CHANNEL  
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all multi  
operation settings will be erased.  
2
2
DISC  
+10  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
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Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
SETUP.  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
7
+
3
-
8
TUNING  
STATION  
-
+
1
¡
4
-
¢
9
(INPUT ATT) button and  
seconds.  
for more than 3  
CHANNEL  
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
The MULTI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all  
signals which have been learned from other remote  
controls will be erased.  
2
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
2
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
ENTER  
Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes  
Î
S0URCE  
USE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
1 Set the remote control slide switch to  
SETUP.  
1
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
OPERATION  
DVD/LD  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
MULTI CONTROL  
MD/  
TUNER  
TVCONT  
TAPE1  
CLASS  
MPX  
BAND  
DIRECT ACCESS  
2 Press and hold both the REMOTE SETUP  
7
+
3
-
8
TUNING  
STATION  
-
+
1
¡
4
-
¢
0
(INPUT ATT) button and  
seconds.  
for more than 3  
CHANNEL  
+
1
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
4
7
The MULTI CONTROL buttons, SYSTEM OFF button, and  
MULTI OPERATION button will blink 3 times and all  
preset and learned codes will be erased.  
DISC  
+10  
RF ATT  
DISPLAY  
2
• When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide  
switch back to USE.  
+
+
TV  
TV VOL  
TV CONTROL  
TV FUNC  
VOLUME  
–
–
REMOTE SETUP  
INPUT  
ATT  
MENU  
MUTE  
2
SYSTEM SETUP  
EFFECT/  
CH SEL  
FUNCTION  
+
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Video Select  
This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The  
sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p.45-46. You then alter the video input with the  
VIDEO SELECT button.  
Press the VIDEO SELECT button on the front  
panel to cycle through the different possible  
video inputs.  
The first press shows the video input you are currently using.  
After that pressing VIDEO SELECT cycles though the possibili-  
ties in the following order:  
VIDEO SELECT  
VCR1  
VCR2  
DVD/LD  
(
)
TV/SAT  
OFF  
VIDEO  
The OFF setting means the AUDIO and VIDEO source are the  
same. (Also, if one of the MD/TAPE 1, CD, TUNER, or PHONO  
functions are selected the VIDEO SELECT will be set to OFF.)  
After choosing a video input the display on the receiver will  
show that input for about 5 seconds and then revert to showing  
the sound mode the receiver is in.  
The VIDEO SELECT remains set to the input  
you chose until you change the audio input.  
If you change audio functions the receiver will reset itself to  
make the video and audio inputs correspond.  
Also, if you switch the power of the receiver OFF when you  
turn it back on the video and audio inputs will reset so that they  
correspond.  
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Dolby Digital  
1
Dolby Digital is a compression format which records  
the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround  
system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track.  
Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended  
for bass only, and because the frequency range is  
smaller than the main channel, it is expressed as 5.1  
channel.  
Laser disc format  
Laser discs are now available on the market in large  
numbers. This means that the recording of different  
format audio signals on the laser disc raises the  
important question of compatibility with existing laser  
discs. Dolby Digital tracks on laser discs record signals  
using the space of one analog audio channel so it will  
maintain compatibility with existing discs and players.  
As shown in the following figure, the digital audio  
sounds of Dolby Digital discs can be played back as  
currently done. Analog sounds are played back by  
using the other channel without the Dolby Digital  
signals for monaural audio signals.  
Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multi-  
channel digital system that was developed after the  
Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
System.  
4 channel analog sound  
track (Matrix)  
5.1 channel digital  
surround track  
Analog  
sound  
(Monaural)  
Dolby Digital  
sound  
Video  
Digital  
sound  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14 MHz  
Frequency  
Dolby  
Digital  
encoding  
Dolby Digital for movie films  
Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic  
Surround  
The number of movies made using Dolby Digital since  
1992 has exceeded 300 and continues to increase.  
For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds,  
16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio  
waveform and sampling is carried out 44,100 times  
every second. However because an enormous  
amount of recording signal data is required for the  
multi channel system with this method, Dolby Digital  
is used to compress the data.  
Dolby Digital is also known as the 5.1 channel system.  
It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right,  
center, surround left, surround right) in the frequency  
range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low  
Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. The subwoofer  
channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE).  
The subwoofer channel can be used as desired to  
enjoy strong bass sounds.  
In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit  
number used, the lower the sound quality. With Dolby  
Digital, drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by  
using masking technology and digital filtering  
technology based on the human auditory  
characteristics.  
MPEG Audio  
MPEG is an audio encoding system which delivers high quality audio for music and movies. By removing  
frequencies which are out of the human hearing range, the sound is then compressed to enable the  
transmission of mono, stereo, or multichannel (5.1 and 7.1) audio in a single bitstream which is why it has  
become a standard audio format for DVD and personal computers. The composition and versatility of MPEG  
audio also ensures that the presentation of a multichannel soundtrack will sound appropriate on everything from  
a 7.1 channel surround sound home theater setup to a mono television set. Above all, MPEG audio is designed  
to be compatible with past and future MPEG audio versions, which means that future versions of MPEG audio  
will be compatible with decoders currently being produced (the signal is merely reconfigured to fit the number of  
channels available in a system).  
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DTS  
DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC  
PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects.  
In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a  
simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance,  
a higher sound quality format is produced. Also, unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly,  
the only components required are a CD-ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS  
processor, and therefore less investment is required than with other formats. For this reason, the format is  
being introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted in home movie software (DVD, LD)  
and music software (5.1 channel CD). DTS has recently added a third surround channel to its system. This has  
come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS-ES.  
THX  
THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks  
are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented  
accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a  
bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to  
each one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills  
us in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to  
the comfort and convenience of your home.  
Re-Equalization™ : In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the  
speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead  
sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference  
in a very precise way.  
Adaptive Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems  
to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Adaptive  
Decorrelation helps to correct this inaccuracy.  
Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move  
smoothly and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to  
speaker. Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using  
only two speakers.  
Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable  
in a home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels  
appropriate to your system. (Set this function according to the Bass Peak Level instructions on page 39.)  
Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the  
distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers  
operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. (Set this function  
according to the Channel Delay instructions on p.35.)  
THX Surround EX™ : THX Surround EX–Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby  
Laboratories and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are  
able to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel,  
called Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front  
center, front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the  
opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and  
sound localization than ever before.  
Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home  
consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging. A list of movies created  
using this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com.  
Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode,  
faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.  
This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is  
not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel  
will be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and  
the tastes of the individual listener.  
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STATION CALL button “memo”  
It is recommended that you make a note of the preset stations.  
Station No.  
Station Name  
Frequency  
*1  
*6  
*1  
*6  
*2  
*7  
*2  
*7  
*3  
*8  
*3  
*8  
*4  
*9  
*4  
*9  
*5  
*0  
*5  
*0  
CLASS A  
CLASS B  
CLASS C  
Station No.  
Station Name  
Frequency  
Station No.  
Station Name  
Frequency  
Station No.  
Station Name  
Frequency  
Station No.  
Station Name  
Frequency  
*1  
*6  
*2  
*7  
*3  
*8  
*4  
*9  
*5  
*0  
Station No.  
Station Name  
Frequency  
Character display used for station name input:  
Character  
A
R
3
.
B
S
4
/
C
T
5
:
D
U
6
E
V
7
?
F
W
8
G
X
9
H
Y
"
I
J
[
K
\
L
]
M
_
N
!
O
0
P
1
,
Q
2
-
Display indications  
Character  
Z
Display indications  
Character  
%
&
'
(
)
*
+
Display indications  
Character  
=
@
Display indications  
Warning about DTS test mode  
The receiver has a mode for PIONEER repairmen to test the DTS sound quality. You will never need to access  
this mode. Rather, you should be careful NOT to put the receiver in this mode because doing so will erase all  
your setup parameters like speaker settings, delay settings, channel settings, etc.  
STANDBY/ON  
In STANDBY mode, holding the TAPE 2 MONITOR button and  
pressing the STANDBY/ON button will put the receiver in  
DTS test mode. Be careful NOT to do this.  
The above described method is similar to choosing either PAL or NTSC  
video setting and choosing 8 Ω or 6 Ω setting so be particularly careful  
when performing these operations not to accidentally put the receiver in  
DTS test mode.  
If you accidentally put the receiver in DTS test mode, repeat the  
same procedure (as above) to put the receiver back in a usable  
mode. After this you will need to reset your setup parameters  
(speaker settings, delay settings, channel settings, etc.).  
memo  
TAPE 2  
MONITOR  
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Preset Code List  
Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
DVD  
TOSHIBA  
SONY  
PANASONIC  
JVC  
SAMSUNG  
SHARP  
AKAI  
VCR  
CROWN  
DAEWOO  
DANSAI  
DE GRAAF  
DECCA  
DUAL  
448, 452, 453  
448, 452  
453  
001  
002  
003  
004  
406  
005  
414,441  
417  
444, 414, 441  
453  
441  
006  
DUMONT  
ELCATECH  
FIDELITY  
FINLANDIA  
FINLUX  
007  
RCA  
PIONEER  
009  
000, 008  
444, 414  
406, 444, 414, 441  
405, 409, 411, 424,  
453  
LD  
DENON  
HITACHI  
PHILIPS  
RADIOLA  
SONY  
TELEFUNKEN  
PIONEER  
110  
109  
FIRSTLINE  
108  
108  
FISHER  
444  
101, 102  
100  
FRONTECH  
FUNAI  
452  
441  
100, 111  
GBC  
414  
STB(SAT)  
PIONEER  
200, 204  
208  
GENERAL  
GOLDSTAR  
GOODMANS  
452  
411  
STB(CATV) PIONEER  
411, 448, 441, 452,  
453  
VCR  
PHILIPS  
414, 428  
432, 408  
417, 449, 428  
416, 417, 457, 458,  
459  
PANASONIC  
THOMSON  
SONY  
GRAETZ  
444, 417  
444, 414  
441  
411, 441, 453  
453, 454  
445, 446, 453, 454  
453  
GRANADA  
GRANDIENTE  
GRANDIN  
HCM  
JVC  
GRUNDIG  
407, 417, 428  
408, 414, 441, 453,  
454, 455  
HINARI  
HYPSON  
IMPERIAL  
INTERFUNK  
ITT  
AKAI  
HITACHI  
TOSHIBA  
442, 417  
441  
414  
406, 417, 441  
405, 409, 414, 417,  
428  
442, 444, 417, 428  
411, 448  
453  
444, 424  
453  
453  
411, 414  
442, 409, 444  
441  
405, 453  
414  
445, 446, 424  
444, 411, 441  
453  
432, 455  
455  
441, 453  
441  
407, 417  
414  
453  
417, 428  
417, 441  
411, 441, 453  
414  
411, 417, 453  
417  
ITV  
MITSUBISHI  
SHARP  
ORION  
SANYO  
FERGUSON  
BLAUPUNKT  
NOKIA  
SELECO  
AIWA  
407, 409, 414  
402  
445, 446, 424  
444  
417, 449, 450  
432, 408, 417, 455  
442, 444, 417  
417  
KAISUI  
KENDO  
KORPEL  
LEYCO  
LOEWE  
LUXOR  
M-ELECTRONIC  
MANESTH  
MARANTZ  
MATSUI  
MEMOREX  
MEMPHIS  
METZ  
MINERVA  
MULTITECH  
MURPHY  
NBC  
NECKERMANN  
NESCO  
446, 441  
453  
AKIBA  
ALBA  
446, 447, 448, 452,  
424  
AMBASSADOR  
AMSTRAD  
ANITECH  
ASA  
452  
441  
453  
411, 414  
BAIRD  
444, 417, 441, 450  
448, 452, 453  
449, 451  
BASIC LINE  
BRANDT  
BRANDT  
ELECTRONIQUE  
BUSH  
417  
NORDMENDE  
OCEANIC  
OSAKI  
446, 447, 448, 424,  
453  
452  
441  
453  
452  
452  
OTTO VERSAND  
PALLADIUM  
PATHE MARCONI  
PENTAX  
CATRON  
CGB  
CIMLINE  
CLATRONIC  
CONDOR  
406  
441  
PERDIO  
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Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
VCR  
PHONOLA  
PORTLAND  
PROLINE  
PYE  
QUELLE  
RADIOLA  
REX  
ROADSTAR  
SABA  
SAISHO  
SALORA  
SANSUI  
SBR  
SCHAUB LORENZ  
SCHNEIDER  
SEI  
SENTRA  
SHINTOM  
SIEMENS  
SINGER  
SINUDYNE  
SOLAVOX  
SUNSTAR  
SUNTRONIC  
TASHIKO  
TATUNG  
TEC  
TELEAVIA  
TELEFUNKEN  
TENOSAL  
TENSAI  
414  
CD  
AKAI  
335  
336  
337  
336  
332  
304  
452  
ARCAM  
441, 454  
ASUKA  
AUDIO TON  
BUSH  
414  
414  
414  
CALIFORNIA  
AUDIO LAB  
CYRUS  
417, 428  
411, 448, 453  
336  
309  
417, 449, 428  
DENON  
445, 424  
DUAL  
337, 319  
340  
442, 409  
FISHER  
407, 417  
GOLDSTAR  
GRUNDIG  
HITACHI  
INTERSOUND  
JVC  
330  
414  
336  
417, 441  
334  
414, 441, 453  
337  
414  
331  
452  
KENWOOD  
KODAK  
LINN  
LUXMAN  
M ELECTRONIC  
MARANTZ  
MATSUI  
MCS  
MEMOREX  
MERIDIAN  
MITSUBISHI  
NAD  
NAIM  
ONKYO  
310, 311  
322  
453  
444, 411, 455  
336  
405  
341  
414  
344  
452  
304, 336  
336  
441  
441  
304  
441  
300  
414, 417, 441  
336  
452  
417  
335  
316  
417, 449, 451, 428  
336  
453  
441  
444, 417  
342  
PANASONIC  
PHILIPS  
QUAD  
304  
THORN  
UNIVERSUM  
336, 322  
336  
442, 411, 414, 441,  
455  
QUASER  
ROADSTAR  
ROTEL  
304  
YAMISHI  
YOKAN  
YOKO  
453  
344  
453  
336  
452  
SABA  
319  
PIONEER  
400, 443, 407, 414  
SANYO  
340  
SHARP  
343  
DVD  
Recorder  
PIONEER  
456  
SONY  
329, 316  
304, 333  
319  
TECHNICS  
TELEFUNKEN  
THOMSON  
UNIVERSUM  
YAMAHA  
PIONEER  
TAPE  
AKAI  
829  
810  
810, 827  
813  
821  
802  
ARCAM  
319  
336  
338, 339  
300  
DENON  
FISHER  
GRUNDIG  
JVC  
CD-R  
TV  
PHILIPS  
PIONEER  
346  
345  
KENWOOD  
LUXMAN  
MARANTZ  
MEMOREX  
MITSUBISHI  
NAKAMICHI  
ONKYO  
804, 807, 822  
815  
821  
PHILIPS  
SONY  
631, 607, 634, 656  
604  
631, 653  
631, 608, 642, 622  
605, 653  
636, 637, 652  
602  
825  
829  
GRUNDIG  
PANASONIC  
TOSHIBA  
TELEFUNKEN  
SHARP  
SAMSUNG  
HITACHI  
816  
817, 819  
821  
PHILIPS  
SANSUI  
824  
818  
814, 823  
820  
803  
826, 828  
811, 822  
800, 825  
SHERWOOD  
SONY  
TANDBERG  
TECHNICS  
TOSHIBA  
YAMAHA  
PIONEER  
607, 638, 644, 646  
631, 633, 634, 636,  
642, 643, 654, 606  
631, 636, 642, 651  
636  
SABA  
BRANDT  
SANYO  
635, 645, 648  
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Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
TV  
THOMSON  
FERGUSON  
NOKIA  
MITSUBISHI  
SCHNEIDER  
GOLDSTAR  
BLAUPUNKT  
NORDMENDE  
RADIOLA  
JVC  
DAEWOO  
ORION  
SIEMENS  
ACURA  
636, 651, 652  
TV  
FORMENTI  
FRONTECH  
FRONTECH/  
PROTECH  
FUJITSU  
FUNAI  
632, 607, 642  
631, 642, 646  
632  
607, 636, 651  
632, 642, 652  
631, 609  
607, 641, 647  
648  
607, 650  
631  
640, 646  
632, 642  
607, 634, 648  
632, 644  
631, 641  
607, 639, 647, 648,  
656  
GBC  
632, 636, 651, 652  
GEC  
607  
613  
GELOSO  
GENEXXA  
GOODMANS  
607, 644, 656  
632, 607, 639, 640  
631  
GORENJE  
GPM  
GRAETZ  
GRANADA  
638  
641  
644  
ADMIRAL  
AKAI  
AKURA  
ALBA  
631  
631, 642  
607, 635, 642, 643,  
648  
657  
618  
632, 635, 642  
641  
607, 639, 641, 644  
GRANDIENTE  
GRANDIN  
HANSEATIC  
HCM  
AMSTRAD  
ANITECH  
ASA  
642, 644, 647  
644  
607, 642  
618, 644  
607, 641, 644  
618  
645  
ASUKA  
641  
HINARI  
AUDIOGONIC  
BASIC LINE  
BAUR  
607, 636  
HISAWA  
HUANYU  
HYPSON  
ICE  
641, 644  
656  
631, 607, 642  
607, 618, 646  
646, 647  
638, 642  
607  
BEKO  
BEON  
BLUE SKY  
BLUE STAR  
BPL  
BTC  
BUSH  
638  
607  
IMPERIAL  
INDIANA  
INGELEN  
INTERFUNK  
INTERVISION  
ISUKAI  
641  
618  
631  
618  
631, 632, 607, 642  
646, 649  
641  
641  
607, 641, 642, 644,  
647, 656  
ITC  
642  
631, 632, 642  
605  
618, 641, 644  
631  
642  
632, 642  
607  
644  
607, 640, 646, 648  
607  
632, 642, 643  
631, 644, 645, 654,  
655, 656  
607, 636, 651  
632, 649  
649  
639, 646  
607  
607  
CASCADE  
CATHAY  
CENTURION  
CGB  
644  
ITT  
607  
JEC  
607  
KAISUI  
642  
KAPSCH  
KENDO  
CIMLINE  
CLARIVOX  
CLATRONIC  
CONDOR  
CONTEC  
CROSLEY  
CROWN  
CRYSTAL  
CYBERTRON  
DAINICHI  
DANSAI  
DAYTON  
DECCA  
DIXI  
DUMONT  
ELIN  
ELITE  
ELTA  
EMERSON  
ERRES  
FINLANDIA  
FINLUX  
644  
607  
KENNEDY  
KORPEL  
KOYODA  
LEYCO  
LIESENK&TTER  
LUXOR  
M ELECTRONIC  
638  
638  
644  
632  
638, 644  
642  
641  
641  
M-ELECTRONIC  
MAGNADYNE  
MAGNAFON  
MANESTH  
MARANTZ  
MARK  
607  
644  
607, 648  
607, 644  
653  
607  
MATSUI  
607, 639, 640, 642,  
644, 647, 648  
634  
641  
644  
MCMICHAEL  
MEDIATOR  
MEMOREX  
METZ  
MINERVA  
MULTITECH  
NECKERMANN  
642  
607  
607  
644  
635, 643, 655  
632, 607, 645, 648,  
653, 654, 655  
640, 644  
632, 635, 638, 645  
631  
631, 653  
644, 649  
631, 607  
FIRSTLINE  
FISHER  
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Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
Device  
Manufacturer  
Code  
TV  
NEI  
607, 642  
TV  
SONOLOR  
SONTEC  
SOUNDWAVE  
STANDARD  
STERN  
SUSUMU  
SYSLINE  
TANDY  
631, 635  
NIKKAI  
605, 607, 641, 646,  
607  
648  
649  
631, 632, 642  
641, 646, 648  
607  
NOBLIKO  
OCEANIC  
OSAKI  
OSO  
OSUME  
641, 644  
631  
641  
641  
648  
607  
631, 641, 648  
OTTO VERSAND  
PALLADIUM  
PANAMA  
PATHO CINEMA  
PAUSA  
631, 632, 607, 642  
TASHIKO  
TATUNG  
TEC  
634  
638  
607, 648  
646  
642  
642  
TELEAVIA  
TELETECH  
TENSAI  
636  
644  
644  
PHILCO  
632, 642  
632  
640, 641  
PHOENIX  
PHONOLA  
PROFEX  
THORN  
631, 607, 642, 645,  
607  
648  
642, 644  
607, 642, 644, 646,  
649  
TOMASHI  
TOWADA  
ULTRAVOX  
UNIVERSUM  
618  
PROTECH  
642  
632, 642, 649  
QUELLE  
631, 632, 607, 642,  
645, 653  
607  
631, 607, 638, 642,  
645, 646, 654, 655  
R-LINE  
RBM  
VESTEL  
607  
653  
VOXSON  
WALTHAM  
WATSON  
WATT RADIO  
WHITE  
631  
REDIFFUSION  
REX  
ROADSTAR  
SAISHO  
SALORA  
SAMBERS  
SBR  
632, 642  
631, 646  
641, 644, 646  
639, 644, 646  
631, 632, 642, 643  
649  
643  
607  
632, 642, 649  
607  
WESTINGHOUSE  
YOKO  
PIONEER  
607, 642, 646  
672, 631, 632, 607,  
636, 642, 651  
607, 634  
642  
SCHAUB  
LORENZ  
SEG  
MD  
SONY  
901  
642, 646  
632, 640, 649  
631, 642  
632, 649  
632, 639, 640, 649  
643  
KENWOOD  
SHARP  
TEAC  
903  
SEI  
902  
SELECO  
SIAREM  
SINUDYNE  
SKANTIC  
SOLAVOX  
SONOKO  
904  
ONKYO  
DENON  
PIONEER  
905  
906  
900, 902, 907(DAT)  
631  
607, 644  
TUNER  
PIONEER  
500  
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Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something 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.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The power does not turn ON.  
• The power plug is disconnected.  
• Connect the power plug to the wall  
outlet.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet, and insert again.  
• The protection circuit may have  
been activated.  
The unit does not respond when  
the buttons are pressed.  
• Static electricity caused by dry air.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet, and insert again.  
No sound is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Improper connections.  
• Make sure the component is  
connected correctly (see p.12-21).  
• Press MUTE on the remote control.  
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.  
• Sound is muted.  
• The volume is turned down.  
• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.  
• Speakers are turned OFF.  
• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.  
• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the  
speakers you connected.  
• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set  
incorrectly.  
• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p.48).  
No image is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Improper connections.  
• Make sure the component is  
connected correctly (see p.15-18).  
• Press the correct function button.  
• The input source is not properly  
selected.  
Considerable noise in radio  
broadcasts.  
• Incorrect frequency.  
• Tune in the correct frequency.  
• Connect the antenna (see p.18).  
• The antenna is not connected.  
• 2 RF and/or digital cables are near • Route 2 RF and digital cables away  
the antenna terminals and wires.  
FM broadcasts  
from the antenna terminals and wires.  
• The FM antenna is not fully  
extended or is poorly positioned.  
• Fully extend the FM wire antenna,  
position for best reception, and  
secure to a wall.  
• Connect an outdoor FM antenna (see  
p.18).  
• Weak radio signals.  
AM broadcasts  
• The AM antenna is poorly  
positioned.  
• Adjust the direction and position for  
best reception.  
• Weak radio signals.  
• Connect an additional internal or  
external AM antenna (see p.18).  
• Turn off the equipment causing the  
noise or move it away from the  
receiver.  
• Interference caused by other  
equipment (fluorescent lamp,  
motor, etc.).  
• Place the antenna farther away from  
the equipment causing the noise.  
Broadcast stations cannot be  
selected automatically.  
• Weak radio signals.  
• Connect an outdoor antenna (see  
p.18).  
Subwoofer output is very low.  
• Settings route signal away from sub • To get more signal to the subwoofer  
woofer.  
set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for  
the FRONT speakers (see p.33-34).  
When playing an LD the SIGNAL  
SELECT is on 2 RF but there is  
still no sound.  
• The LD is not a Dolby Digital  
compatible disc.  
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog  
(make sure your LD player is hooked  
up with analog connections in addition  
to digital and 2 RF connections, see  
p.14).  
When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS • The Dolby Digital / DTS source is  
• There is no problem with the receiver  
but if you want 5 channel sound you  
must play a 5 channel source.  
source the 5.1 Channel indicator  
doesn't light.  
not 5 channels.  
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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving  
Remedy  
Symptom  
Cause  
No sound from surround or  
center speakers.  
• Speaker settings are incorrect.  
• See “SPEAKER SETTING” on p.33-34  
to check the speaker settings.  
• The rear and/or center levels are  
turned down.  
• The surround and/or center  
speakers are disconnected.  
• See “CHANNEL LEVEL” p.36-37 to  
check the speaker levels.  
• Connect the speakers (see p.19).  
Sound is produced from some  
components, but not from  
digital components.  
• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.  
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “AUTO” or  
according to the type of connections  
made (see p.48).  
• Set the digital input settings correctly  
(see p.32).  
• The digital inputs are assigned  
incorrectly, or not at all.  
No sound is output or a noise is  
output when software with DTS  
is played back.  
• SIGNAL SELECT is set to  
“ANALOG”.  
• Make digital connections (see p.13)  
and set SIGNAL SELECT to “AUTO”  
(see p.48).  
• Refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the DVD player.  
• A DVD player not compatible with  
DTS is used, or the setting of the  
DVD player is incorrect.  
• The digital output level has been  
turned down on a CD player or  
other component equipped with  
digital output level adjustment  
capability. (The DTS signal has been  
altered by the player, and cannot be  
read.)  
• Set the digital volume level of the  
player to full, or to the neutral  
position.  
• The speakers are tunred OFF.  
• Turn the speakers ON.  
The sound is output  
intermittently when software  
with DTS is played back.  
• Disc being played back has a huge  
amount of information on it.  
• Use the STANDARD mode to get  
the best results (see p.45).  
When a search is performed by  
a DTS compatible CD player  
during playback, noise is output.  
• The search function performed by  
the player interferes with the  
reading of digital information.  
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure  
to turn the volume down to prevent  
the output of loud noise from your  
speakers.  
Cannot be remote controlled.  
• The remote control batteries have  
worn out.  
• Too far away or bad angle of  
operation.  
• Replace the batteries (see p.9).  
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote  
sensor on the front panel (see p.10).  
• There is an obstacle between the  
receiver and the remote control.  
• Strong light such as fluorescent  
light is shining onto the unit's  
remote control signal light-receiving  
window.  
• Remove the obstacle or operate from  
another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on  
the front panel to direct light.  
• A cord is connected to the  
CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.  
• The IR -Receiver type is  
• Connect cord to the correct jack.  
• Disconnect the IR Receiver from the  
rear panel, and set to the other IR  
Receiver type using the remote  
control.  
mismatched with the setting.  
The display is dark.  
•The FL DIMMER button is pushed.  
• Press FL DIMMER on the front panel  
repeatedly to return to the default  
setting (see p.53).  
The OVER indicator is  
constantly lit.  
• If you are using an analog source,  
the signal is too strong.  
• Press the INPUT ATT button (see  
p.22).  
When playing a Dolby Digital /  
DTS format LD there is noise  
audible on the soundtrack.  
• If you are using a digital source,  
there is too much information for  
the receiver to handle.  
• The SIGNAL SELECT is on  
ANALOG.  
• For 2/DTS sources put the receiver  
in STANDARD mode (see p.45).  
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
You can't get DIGITAL to come  
up when using the SIGNAL  
SELECT button.  
• Either the digital connections or the • Make sure the digital connections and  
DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are  
incorrect.  
the DIGITAL IN SELECT choices are  
done correctly.  
• The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON. • Press the TAPE2 MONITOR button so  
it goes into the OFF setting.  
When using THX AUTO mode  
the receiver is not playing in the  
EX mode.  
• You are not using a source with  
Surround EX flag.  
• There is no problem with your  
receiver but if you want to hear 7  
channel sound use an Surround EX  
source.  
The Dolby Digital / DTS  
indicator doesn't light up even  
when playing a Dolby Digital /  
DTS source.  
• The player is paused or stopped.  
• There is a mistake in the player  
settings for audio output.  
• Play the source.  
• Fix the audio settings (check the  
manual that came with your DVD  
player.  
• Although it's a Dolby Digital / DTS  
source there is a possibility the  
present track is not Dolby Digital /  
DTS.  
• There is no problem. The indicator  
won't light when the track is not a  
Dolby Digital / DTS track.  
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.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
FM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range ......................... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz  
Usable Sensitivity...... Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω)  
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity .......................Mono: 20.2 dBf  
Stereo: 41.2 dBf  
Sensitivity (DIN) ...................... Mono: 1.1 µV (S/N 26 dB)  
Stereo: 50 µV (S/N 46 dB)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................. Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN).......................... Mono: 62 dB  
Stereo: 58 dB  
Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)  
FRONT .... 110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω)  
Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE)  
FRONT .... 110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω)  
CENTER ................. 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω)  
SURROUND ....................................... 110 W + 110 W  
(DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω)  
Rated Power Output .............................. 100 W + 100 W  
(20 Hz to 20 kHz, THD 0.09 %, 8Ω)  
Distortion ...................................... Stereo: 0.6 % (1 kHz)  
Alternate Channel Selectivity ................. 70 dB (400 kHz)  
Stereo Separation ...................................... 40 dB (1 kHz)  
Frequency Response ................ 30 Hz to 15 kHz ( 1dB)  
Antenna Input .......................................75 Ω unbalanced  
• Above specifications are applicable when the power  
supply is 230V.  
Audio Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
PHONO MM ..........................................4.7 mV/47 kΩ  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,  
MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2..................... 335 mV/47 kΩ  
Frequency Response  
AM Tuner Section  
Frequency Range .......................... 531 kHz to 1.602 kHz  
Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) ......................... 350 µV/m  
Selectivity ............................................................... 30 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 50 dB  
Antenna...................................................... Loop antenna  
PHONO MM ........................ 20 Hz to 20 kHz 0.3 dB  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,  
MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2..... 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB  
+0  
–3  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
Miscellaneous  
Power Requirements  
VCR 1/DVR REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R REC,  
TAPE 2 REC ............................................ 335 mV/1 k Ω  
Tone Control  
UK model ...................................... AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
European model ................... AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power Consumption ............................................. 400 W  
Power Consumption in Standby mode .................. 1.0 W  
AC Outlets (except for the UK model)  
SWITCHED (×2) ...............................Total 100 W MAX.  
UNSWITCHED ........................................ 100 W MAX.  
Dimensions .................. 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm  
Weight (without package) .................................... 16.2 kg  
BASS ................................................... 6 dB (100 Hz)  
TREBLE ............................................... 6 dB (10 kHz)  
LOUDNESS ........................... +10 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)  
PHONO MM ...................................................... 80 dB  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,  
MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2................................ 101 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [DIN Rated/50mW]  
PHONO MM ................................................. 68/61 dB  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,  
MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2............................. 92/65 dB  
Phono Overload Level (T.H.D. 0.1%, 1 kHz)  
Furnished Parts  
FM wire antenna ............................................................1  
AM loop antenna ............................................................1  
“AA” IEC LR6 batteries .................................................2  
Remote control unit .......................................................1  
Operating Instructions ...................................................1  
PHONO MM ................................................... 120 mV  
Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) ........................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance) ............................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
NOTE:  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 65 dB  
+0  
Specifications and the design are subject to possible  
modifications without notice, due to improvements.  
Frequency Response ..................... 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB  
–3  
Component Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity) .......................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance) ............................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 65 dB  
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All rights reserved.  
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PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada  
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11  
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TEL: 5-688-52-90  
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