Pioneer VSX-709RDS manual

Operating Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-709RDS VSX-609RDS[...]

2 En RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION IMPOR T ANT 1 CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER- SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and [...]

3 En T able of Contents Set up Operation Features ........................................................................................ 4 Introductory Information ............................................................ 5 Checking the Supplied Accessories .............................................................................. 5 Using [...]

4 En Features Decoding of DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects. Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Sys[...]

5 En Set up Introductory Information Remote control AM loop antenna FM wire antenna VSX-609RDS: AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2) VSX-709RDS: AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2) Using this Manual The following symbols are used throughout this manual: Provides detailed precautions and advice on operations, etc. Indicates that display is blinking. This manua[...]

6 En Introductory Information Operating range of remote control The remote control may not work properly if: ¶ There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’ s remote sensor . ¶ Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor . ¶ The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. ¶ T[...]

7 En Set up 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components. Cassette deck placement 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 fro[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 8 En V ideo Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD player), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use a digital source you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page)[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 9 En Set up Digital Components In order to hear PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same, but since some digital components only have one typ[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 10 En Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD player When playing an LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD or LD player with its 2 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the digital signal to a form which can be processed by the VSX-709RDS/ VSX-609R[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 11 En Set up DVD 5.1 Channel Components In some cases, you may need an external decoder to play special DVD discs and the like. If you find you need an external decoder, hook one up as shown below. For most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.40) Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks VSX-709RDS[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 12 En 7 T o improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 7 T o improve AM reception Connect a 5 – 6 meter length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Using external antennas PAL connecto[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 13 En Set up When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary. Speakers A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply con[...]

Connecting Y our Equipment 14 En 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 [...]

15 En Set up Preparations 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. The ST ANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RCV (VSX-709RDS) or RECEIVER (VSX- 609RDS). This switches the remote control to the surround setup mode. 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to set. For best results, start with “Speakers setting mode” and make your initial adjustmen[...]

16 En Preparations Speakers (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode This setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. So, for example, here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they are. Selecting “Large” or “Small” will determine how much bass is sent by the rec[...]

17 En Set up Preparations SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode Sets whether the sub woofer is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to use the “PLUS” setting. • Initial setting is “ON”. • Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the Speakers setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the “ON” position. • [...]

18 En Preparations Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer. • Initial setting is “OFF”. • If the SUB WOOFER is set to “OFF” in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set. Press % or fi to select low cut filter ON or OFF. CENTER speaker[...]

19 En Set up Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don’t get distorted. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. When watching a mo[...]

20 En Preparations Optical digital input setting 2 Sets the input component to be assigned to the OPT 2 (optical) input jack. • Initial setting is “CD-R”. Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 2 (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF). After you assign the component to the OPT 2 digital jack, when you select that component, for example [...]

21 En Set up 1 Press RCV (VSX-709RDS) or RECEIVER (VSX- 609RDS). This switches the remote control to the surround setup mode. 2 Press 2 . 3 Press MASTER VOLUME + or – to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. 4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. The test tone is output in the following order . 5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear th[...]

22 En 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds to select the preset mode. The LED will blink twice. T o cancel the preset mode Press SETUP . 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable [...]

23 En Set up 1 Press REMOTE SETUP and 1 at the same time to select the preset mode. The LED on the remote control starts to blink. T o cancel the preset mode at any time Press REMOTE SET UP . 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD p[...]

24 En Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-709RDS only) 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 [...]

25 En Set up VSX-709RDS Clears all presets, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. The LED will blink twice. 2 Press any MULTI CONTROL button. 3 Press 9, 8, 1. The LED blinks in sets of twos twice (thus four times) to indicate the button has been cleared. VSX-609RDS Clears all presets and re[...]

26 En Preparations Direct Function The Direct function is a useful feature which allows you to keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD) while putting the remote control in a different function. This could let you, for example, use the remote control to setup and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a t[...]

27 En Set up Preparations Programming a Different Component into a MUL TI CONTROL Button (VSX-709RDS) This feature changes a selected MULTI CONTROL button to a different component. For example, if you don’t have a second TV, but you do have a second VCR, you could reassign the TV MULTI CONTROL to VCR so that VCR control buttons are available when[...]

28 En Displays & Controls Front Panel This illustration shows the VSX-709RDS model. 1 — OFF/ _ ON (Main power) button If the button is OFF ( — ), the power of the receiver is shut off and the STANDBY/ON button ( 3 ) on the receiver or the remote control do not function. Pressing the button again will turn the receiver ON ( _ ) and the recei[...]

29 En Operation ~ MIDNIGHT button (see page 41) Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. This feature will enable you to hear quiet sounds and not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects. ! Remote sensor ( Î ) Receives the signals from the remote control. @ DSP MODE button (see page 39) Use to switch between the various DSP modes [...]

30 En Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-709RDS) 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver. 2 MUL TI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 52 – 55. 3 RCV button (see page 15) Use this but[...]

31 En Operation Displays & Controls 0 7 button (MPX) Use to stop other components. Also use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality. - 2 button Use to put receiver in Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround and DTS modes. To use first press the RCV butt[...]

32 En Remote Control (VSX-609RDS) Displays & Controls 1 MUL TI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 52 – 55. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 15) Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver. 3 Number/Mode but[...]

33 En Operation Displays & Controls 6 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other components connected to the receiver. 7 The following buttons are both controls for other components (like a DVD player) and dedicated tuner controls. The tuner controls are explained here. Y ou can use them after you have pushed the TUNER MUL TI CONTROL button. CLASS [...]

34 En Displays & Controls Display 1 indicator Lights when DTS mode is being used. 2 2 PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 (Dolby)/DTS mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback of a two channel source. 3 DSP indicator Lights when any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected. 4 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when Midnight listening mode [...]

35 En Operation Sound Modes Learning About the Sound Modes The sound modes are explained here. There are two cinema modes: ST ANDARD, and ADV ANCED THEA TER. 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 so[...]

36 En Switching ANALOG/DIGIT AL Signal Input When you select a function (for example, CD) that is only hooked up by a digital connection, then the ANALOG/DIGIT AL signal input switch will automatically choose digital. If you have that function hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which to listen to. 1 Press R[...]

37 En Operation Playing a Source 3 2 3 4 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn on the power of the receiver. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel. 3 Press a MULTI CONTROL button or the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to playback. If the Direct function is OFF you have to use[...]

38 En Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Sound Modes 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press RECEIVER to turn on the power of the receiver. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel. 3 Press a MULTI CONTROL button or the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to playback. If the Direct functi[...]

39 En Operation 1 Press RCV (VSX-709RDS) or RECEIVER (VSX- 609RDS). This sets the remote control to select the sound mode. (Y ou can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver .) 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode. Each press changes the DSP mode as follows: The amount of effect for each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 1[...]

40 En 5.1CH There are two ways to switch on DVD 5.1 CH mode. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (5.1CH). On the main unit simply press the DVD 5.1CH button. Press number button 4 (5.1CH) on the remote control to go back to the DVD/LD normal mode. To exit this mode using[...]

41 En Operation Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels. Press MIDNIGHT. Each press swit[...]

42 En Finding a Station The following steps show you how to tune in to 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 want to listen to, see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the [...]

43 En Operation T uning Directly to a Station Sometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control (this function is not available using the front panel controls of the receiver). Using the T uner 1 Press the MULT[...]

44 En Memorizing Stations (front panel only) If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. The receiver can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes [...]

45 En Operation Naming Memorized Stations (front panel only) You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memory (see the previous page). This name can be anything you choose. For example, you could input "BBC1" for that station and when you listen to it the name, rather than the frequency numb[...]

46 En Recalling Memorized Stations Having memorized up to 30 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can quickly recall one of these stations. Using the T uner 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN (TUNER) button. On the receiver , press the FM/AM button to select the tuner mode. 2 Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is st[...]

47 En Operation 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 betw[...]

48 En Using the RDS display To display the different types of RDS information available (RT, PS and PTY as explained on the previous page), press TUN (TUNER) on the remote control and use the DISPLAY button (also marked 4 ) to cycle through the types of RDS information. Each press changes the display as follows: This unit converts lower case charac[...]

49 En Operation Searching for RDS Programmes (front panel only) One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio programme. You can search for any of the programme types listed on page 47—this covers all kinds of music, as well as news, weather forecasts, sports programmes, and a variety of others. Us[...]

50 En Setting EON (front panel only) 1 Press FM/AM button to select the FM band. EON is only broadcast on FM. 2 Tune into an EON FM station (see p.42–43, 46). The box around EON indicator lights to inform you that the currently tuned station carries the EON data service. 3 Press the EON MODE button to select the mode. There are two EON modes: EON[...]

51 En Operation Making a Recording Making an Audio or a V ideo Recording The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner, or from an audio or a video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Recordings can be made to a CD- Recorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to [...]

52 En Controlling the Rest of Y our System 1 SOURCE Press to switch the CD, MD, CD-R, VCR or LD player between ST ANDBY and ON . 2 4 Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks. When controlling a VCR, use this button to go back channels (channel –). 3 ¢ Press to advance to the start [...]

53 En Operation Controlling the Rest of Y our System Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands (VSX-709RDS only). (see p.22 – 24) 1 SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck between ST ANDBY and ON (not possible on all models). 2 4 Use to play the r[...]

54 En Controlling the Rest of Y our System DVD Player/DVR Controls This remote control can control this component after entering the proper codes or teaching the re- ceiver the commands (VSX-709RDS only). (see p.22 – 24) 1 SOURCE Press to switch the DVD player/DVR between ST ANDBY and ON. 2 4 Press to return to the start of the current chapter (t[...]

55 En Operation Controlling the Rest of Y our System 1 TV (power) Press to switch the TV or CA TV between ST ANDBY and ON . 2 TV FUNC (TV only) Press to switch the TV input. (Not possible with all modes. If it doesn’t work with the preset code, use the learning feature — see page24.) 3 TV VOL +/– Use to adjust the TV volume. 4 CHANNEL +/– U[...]

56 En Additional Information Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • Main power button is OFF ( — ). • The protection circuit may have been activated. • Static electricity caused by dry air . • Improper connections. • Sound is muted. • The volume is turned down. • The MONITOR is ON. • Speakers are turned OFF . • Improper con[...]

57 En Additional Information Symptom Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically . No sound from surround or center speakers. Sound is produced from other components, but not from LD or DVD player . No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during [...]

58 En Additional Information Preset Code List for VSX-709RDS CABLE TV Manufacture Code ABC 1014, 1017 Andover 1544 Birgmingham Cable Communications 1276 British T elecom 1003, 1105 Cabletime 1161, 1271, 1377, 1448 Clyde 1086 Cryptovision 1600 Decsat 1423 Filmnet 1443 France T elecom 1451 GEC 1086 Grundig 1529 Jerrold 1003, 1014, 1276 MNet 1019, 144[...]

59 En Additional Information SA TELLITE TUNER (1/3) Manufacture Code ABsat 1123 AST 1351 Alba 1362, 1421, 1455, 1613 Aldes 1288 Amstrad 1080, 1252, 1345, 1461, 1501, 1509 Ankaro 1220, 1288, 1369, 1519 Anttron 1183, 1421 Armstrong 1243 Astra 1108 Astro 1173, 1501, 1520 Avalon 1396 Axis 1369, 1530 BT 1668 Beko 1189 Best 1369 Blaupunkt 1173 Boca 1243,[...]

60 En Additional Information TELEVISION (2/6) Manufacture Code Carrefour 0036 Cascade 0009 Cathay 0037 Centurion 0037 Century 0213 Cimline 0009 Clarivox 0037 Clatronic 0076, 0247, 0370 Condor 0320, 0370 Contec 0009, 0036, 0216 Continental Edison 0196, 0198, 0205 Crosley 0074, 0076, 0084, 0213 Crown 0009, 0037, 0076, 0370, 0418 Crystal 0431 Cybertro[...]

61 En Additional Information TELEVISION (5/6) Manufacture Code Saba 0075, 0109, 0163, 0196, 0198, 0205, 0213, 0287 Saccs 0238 Saisho 0009, 0264, 0431 Salora 0163 Sambers 0076, 0102, 0213 Samsung 0009, 0037, 0090, 0217, 0264, 0290, 0370 Sandra 0216 Sanyo 0036, 0072, 0146, 0157, 0208, 0213 Schneider 0037, 0218, 0247, 0303, 0371 Sei-Sinudyne 0010 Sele[...]

62 En Additional Information VCR (3/4) Manufacture Code Minerva 0006, 0016, 0195 Mitsubishi 0043, 0067, 0081 Multitech 0000, 0072 Murphy 0000 NEC 0038, 0041, 0067 Neckermann 0081 Nesco 0072 Nokia 0041, 0046, 0104, 0106, 0240 Nordmende 0041, 0297, 0320, 0321, 0384 Oceanic 0000, 0041 Okano 0315, 0348 Orion 0004, 0036, 0088, 0209, 0348, 0352 Osaki 000[...]

63 En Additional Information Preset Code List for VSX-609RDS DVD PLA YER Manufacture Code TOSHIBA 001 SONY 002 P ANASONIC 003 JVC 004 SAMSUNG 005 SHARP 006 AKAI 007 RCA 009 PIONEER 000, 008 LASERDISC PLA YER Manufacture Code DENON 110 HIT ACHI 109 PHILIPS 108 RADIOLA 108 SONY 101, 102 TELEFUNKEN 100 PIONEER 100, 111 (DVD/LD player) SA TELLITE TUNER[...]

64 En Additional Information CASSETTE DECK (2/2) Manufacture Code MITSUBISHI 829 NAKAMICHI 816 ONKYO 817, 819 PHILIPS 821 SANSUI 824 SHERWOOD 818 SONY 814, 823 T ANDBERG 820 TECHNICS 803 TOSHIBA 826, 828 Y AMAHA 811, 822 PIONEER 800, 825 CD PLA YER Manufacture Code AKAI 335 ARCAM 336 ASUKA 337 AUDIO TON 336 BUSH 332 CALIFORNIA AUDIO LAB 304 CYRUS 3[...]

65 En Additional Information TELEVISION (3/4) Manufacture Code MEMOREX 644 METZ 631 MINERV A 631, 653 MUL TITECH 644, 649 NECKERMANN 607, 631 NEI 607, 642 NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, 648 NOBLIKO 649 OCEANIC 631, 632, 642 OSAKI 641, 646, 648 OSO 641 OSUME 648 OTTO VERSAND 607, 631, 632, 642 P ALLADIUM 638 P ANAMA 646 P A THO CINEMA 642 P AUSA 644 PHI[...]

66 En Additional Information Specifications 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 Distortion ...................................... Stereo: 0.6 % (1 kHz) Alternate Channel Selectivity ................. 70 dB (400 kHz)[...]

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