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Pioneer VSX-452 manual

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  • Page 1

    AUDIO/VIDEO SIEREO RECEIVER VSX-452 II II I I ,:®..Q .®, I Demonstration mode • The demonstration mode is activated by turning on the power switch while holding down the RETURN button (from power standby condition). The demonstration will appear on the display. • Press any other switch to cancel the demonstration. Thank you for buying this Pi[...]

  • Page 2

    IMPORTANT The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulsted "dangerous voltage" within the product's er_iosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute s risk of electric sl_ock to persons. CAUTION CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, D[...]

  • Page 3

    CONTENTS BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES ....................................................... 4 ACCESSORY ITEMS ......................................................................................................................... 4 SURROUND EFFECT .......................................................................[...]

  • Page 4

    t BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES ] TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES I Only multi-voitage models are provided with these switches. U.S., Canadian, European, U.K. and Australian models are not provided with these switches. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are 127 V and 220 V only. Never use this model with 110 V setting in Ssudi A[...]

  • Page 5

    SURROUND EFFECT This unit has a built-in surround processor for adding presence and an expansive effect to the sound. • STUDIO: Select this position to enjoy the effect of listening to music in e recording studio. The source sound is output as it is through the front speakers, with reverberation output through the rear speakers. This is particula[...]

  • Page 6

    SPEAKER INSTALLATION Speaker Installation Examples for Surround To get the most out of the surround system, place the speakers as shown below, An example of speaker location Front left speaker Center speaker Front right FRONT speaker Rear left REAR Rear right speaker speaker If the rear speakers are positioned at an extreme distance, the surround l[...]

  • Page 7

    -AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS * Illustration shows U.S. and Canadian models. Accessory AM Loop antenna Accessory FM antenna 1 Turntable NOTE FOR FM ANTENNA: Stretch the antenna out to its full length, _nd att/x Jt to _ wall, etc. NOTE FOR AM LOOP ANTENNA: The antenna should be placed at a distance from the receiver, and should not be allowed to touch m[...]

  • Page 8

    coN_$ VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS * Illustration shows U.S. and Canadian models. LD player AUDIO VI/_DEO OUT OUT L R l VCR 1 VIDEO IN L R (REC) (PLAY) IN OUT TV Monitor _AC wall socket 8 <ARB1424>[...]

  • Page 9

    CONNECTIONS l SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ] * Illustration shows U.S. and Canadian models. Left FRONT Center Right Front/Rear speaker _o_ _ cord connection _) _" (_ Push _he lever up (or down). _,31_ _,,_l_] (_ Insert the cord. ___) (_) Pull the lever beck. NOTE." Use speakers of impedance 8 f2 -- 16 _. Center speaker cord connection (_ Push the [...]

  • Page 10

    CONNECTIONS MULTI-ROOM CONNECTIONS * Illustration shows U.S. and Canadian models. [Set-up example] Speaker Remote control unit I Sub Room I Speaker A A A/V system (including VSX-452) .°in.oo l NOTE: • Be careful not to make the wrong connections for CONTROL IN/OUT (black/ and MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN (green). • If Sub room remote control is used[...]

  • Page 11

    * Illustration shows U.S. and Canadian models. Q ® ®®@ ® ® I ® @ ® @ @®@ @ FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (-I_ Page 7) Connectto FM and AM antennas. _) PHONO input jacks (-I_ Page 7) Connect to the output cables from a turntable. (_) CD input jacks (-I_ Page 7) Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player. _) GND terminal (,,_ Page 7). Con[...]

  • Page 12

    REAR PANEL FACILITIES AC OUTLET |SWITCHED TOTAL 100 W (0.8 A) MAXI Power supplied through these outlets is turned on and off by the receiver's POWER switch. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). NOTE: • This unit should be disconnected by removing the power plug from the wall socket when n[...]

  • Page 13

    FRONT PANEL FACILITIES (_ MPX MODE button Use to select the auto stereo mode or monaural mode when listening to FM broadcasts. The monaural mode has been selected when the FM MONO indicator in the display section is lit. Auto stereo mode: Normally, leave in this mode for reception. When a stereo FM broadcast is received, it will be automatically re[...]

  • Page 14

    FRONT PANEL FACILI] I1-_ DISPLAY SECTION ® ® I I I dB .u I-,-° -- o01 + II'i " ':'':'m': _ =H I I ® ® ®®® (9 @ ® © ® CHARACTER/LEVEL display • Displays function, frequency and "SLEEP". • It also displays the level settings during adjustment. During level display, MIN and MAX light. ® AUTO[...]

  • Page 15

    IUNEH MEMORY STATION CALL DIRECT ACCESS TUNING When you know the frequency of the desired station, the frequency can be input directly using the STATION CALL (number) buttons in the following way: 1. Select TUNER with the input selector buttons. 2. Select either FM or AM using the BAND FM/AM button. 3. Press the DIRECT ACCESS button. 4. Input the d[...]

  • Page 16

    MANUAL TUNING Each time the TUNING button "+" or "-" is pressed, the tuning frequency changes by one step, allowing you to find stations manually. 1. Use the BAND FM/AM button to choose either FM or AM. 2. Press TUNING "'-'" or "" + "" button and release quickly. • The tuning frequency w[...]

  • Page 17

    Press the power switch to the ON position, and turn on the power to the other components you wish to use (for example, TV, VCR, cassette deck etc.). MASTER VOLUME o ....... I . .o. . i • Ioo iiiii-i iDooI®® Input selector PLAYBACK 1. Use the input selector buttons to select the desired program source. Program Source Input selector To listen to [...]

  • Page 18

    OOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND AND DOLBY 3CH LOGIC - LEVEL ADJUSTMENT 1 1. Use SURROUND MODE buttons to select OOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND or use the DOLBY 3CH LOGIC button to switch DOLBY 3CH LOGIC ON. 2. Use SPEAKERS button to turn on front speakers. 3. Adjust MASTER VOLUME to a suitable llatenlng level. 4. Set the BALANCE control to the center position. [...]

  • Page 19

    I LOADING BATTERIES 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control unit. The cover should open easily if you slide it in the direction of the arrow while pressing on it with your thumb. 2. Take out the two supplied batteries size "'A/U_" (R03/UM-4), and insert them into the battery compartment in accordance w[...]

  • Page 20

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION I RECEIVER TUNER AND AMPLIFIER SECTION OPERATION ] (_) SIMULATED STEREO button Switches simulated stereo mode ON/OFF. ® @ .® ® ® [TUNER SECTION OPERATION] I Set the AUDIO/VIDEO switch to AUDIO. I 3CH LOGIC button Switches DOLBY 3CH LOGIC ON/OFF. (_) SURR. (Surround| MODE button The surround mode is switched in the follo[...]

  • Page 21

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION CD P_,YER_-CASSETTE DECK, TV, VCR, and LD PLAYER OPERATION Operation of some of the functions of Pioneer components bearing the _il mark is possible. [CASSETTE DECK OPERATION] Set the AUDIO/VIDEO to switch AUDIO. J r C3r7-r7 ® .® (_) Operation buttons TAPE SELECT button: Selects the cassette No. (1 to 6) for a multi-casse[...]

  • Page 22

    REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION [VCR OPERATION] I Set AUDIO/VIDEO switch VIDEO. the to J (_ Operation buttons TVNCR button: This button can be used only for VCRs with a VCR TV selector. Toggles the antenna output between VCR and TV. • (STOP) button: Stops tape transport. I_ (PLAY) button: Selects playback. VCR CH - (DOWN) button: Shifts VCR's "[...]

  • Page 23

    TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom. High noise level. Remedy • Tune the station in correctly. Cause • Station has not been tuned in to correct frequency. • Antenna has not been connected or has become disconnected. FM reception • Accessory FM antenna remains bundled up or it is not pointing in right direction. • Weak broadcasting station signals. ?[...]

  • Page 24

    SPECIFICATIONS I Amplifier section Continuous average power output of 80 watts* per channel, min., at 8 Ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous power output (When using SURROUND MODE) Rear only driven .................... 20 W + 20 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Q) Front and Center driven Front ...[...]