• Never use thinners, benzine, insecticide sprays or power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, other chemicals on or near this unit, since these will ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or corrode the surfaces. your dealer for a replacement.
Table of Contents Introductory Information ............5 Checking the Supplied Accessories ............5 How to Use This Manual ................5 Preparing the Remote Control ..............5 When Making Cable Connections ............. 6 Connections ................. 7 Audio Components Connections .............. 7 Video Components Connections ..............
Features Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.) Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following accessories with the amplifier. Remote control unit “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2 How to Use This Manual This manual is divided into two main sections : The following marks and symbols are used throughout this manual: SET UP...
Point the remote control toward the remote sensor Î on Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the front panel of this unit to operate. The remote control the amplifier’s remote control at the remote sensor on unit will operate the amplifier for up to a distance of 7 the front panel of the amplifier.
Connections Audio Components Connections Be sure to switch power to standby and remove the power cord from the wall outlet when you make or change connections. Connect your audio components as shown below. Refer to “Digital Connections” on page 9 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player.
Connections Video Components Connections • When connecting components, the amplifier should be off and the power cord unpluged. • Connect your video components as shown below. Also, refer to “Digital Connections” on page 9 when making digital connections from your DVD or LD player. •...
Connections Digital Connections Digital components can be connected as shown below. You can select up to three of the following be assigned to the digital inputs on this unit: VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE. To assign the digital inputs, refer to “Setting Up for Surround Sound”...
Connections DVD 5.1 Channel Connection DVD and LD discs are often compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Refer to page 31 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods. Connections can be made from a DVD player, or Multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit.
Connections Speakers • Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. • The front speaker B terminal is only used in stereo mode (Not available during DVD 5.1 channel, DSP mode, or Dolby Surround mode). • When you use the speaker on your TV as a center speaker, please connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV.
Do not make simultaneous connections to both the CENTER PREOUT jack and the CENTER SPEAKER memo terminals. (i.e. Do not connect a separate power amplifier to the CENTER PREOUT jack if you have already connected a center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal.) PIONEER Powered projection TV sub woofer...
Connections Speaker placement To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Sub Woofer Front Front Center Left Right Surround Surround Left Right Listening Position...
Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Surround mode.
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Preparations SPEAKER setting mode Establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. In the display, “F”, “C”, and “S” refer to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Speaker size is denoted as ∗ “L” for large speakers, “S” for small speakers, and “ ”...
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Preparations SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. • Initial setting is “ON”. memo • Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the “ON” position. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG...
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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”. memo • If the SUB WOOFER is set to “OFF” in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set.
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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 distored. It does this by compressing the dynamic range.
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Preparations Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) • Sound from the SUB WOOFER seems quiet. memo • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . •...
TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the “Preset Code List” on page 44, simply recall the corresponding preset code. This remote control is factory set with the codes used to operate PIONEER components. If you want to change the preset codes to operate components made by other manufacturers, follow the procedure outlined below.
Preparations Press COMMANDER SET UP to exit the preset mode. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER’S DVD/LD player, set the memo manufacturer code to “000” in the preset mode. • AMP button cannot be preset.
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Display DIRECT SIGNAL MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS SELECT ANALOG PRO LOGIC DIGITAL DIGITAL AC-3 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 0 Speaker indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal selected for Light to indicate the current speaker system (refer to the current component (refer to “Front Panel”, =, “Front Panel”, 5, SPEAKERS (A/B) on page 24).
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Remote Control 6 MULTI CONTROL buttons These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the amplifier. Use these buttons to select the remote operation mode. For example, pressing TUNER sets the remote to operate the tuner functions.
Names of Parts and Basic Operations Front Panel 9 0 - = ~ ! N∫z¿x?≤ AUDIO/VIDEO MUL TI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER MASTER V OLUME ST ANDBY MODE ST ANDBY/ON CHANNEL CHANNEL SIGNAL – LEVEL SELECT SELECT MIDNIGHT – DO WN SPEAKERS B ASS TREBLE VIDEO INPUT –...
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Names of Parts and Basic Operations ! MIDNIGHT button Press to hear effective surround sound at low volume levels. The effect is automatically adjusted according to the volume level. @ MASTER VOLUME After turning on the desired component, rotate to adjust the volume.
Sound Modes This amplifier incorporates two surround modes for enjoyment of a variety of program sources. Surround modes (Dolby) Surround mode Use this mode when playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software. Decoding switches automatically according to the input signal, so all you have to do is enjoy! You can identify Dolby Digital software by the marks.
Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input The input of the component set in the digital input setting (Refer to page 18) can be switched to an analog or digital input signal by pressing the SIGNAL SELECT button. Press AMP. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (You can skip this step when using the controls on the amplifier.) ENTER –...
Sound Modes Playback Turn on the power of the playback component. Press AMP to turn on the amplifier. ENTER STANDBY indicator Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on – the front panel. CHANNEL MULTI CONTROL Press FUNCTION to select the source you want to DVD/LD TV/SAT playback.
Sound Modes Playing Sources with Dolby Digital Follow steps 1 to 3 of the playback procedure. (Refer to “Playback” on page 28.) 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. ENTER 2 Press AMP to turn on the amplifier. –...
Sound Modes 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 14) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Surround mode.
Sound Modes DVD 5.1ch input playback Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback. Press DVD/LD on the unit. DVD/LD Each press switches the input: DVD/LD j DVD 5.1ch SIGNAL SIGNAL SELECT SELECT ANALOG...
Sound Modes Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) Use BASS (–/+) or TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the low and high frequencies. Press BASS (–/+) to adjust the low frequencies. TREBLE –/+ SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG...
Other Operations Recording from Audio Components The following operations show you how to record audio to the cassette, DAT, or MD deck connected to the MD/TAPE jacks. The amplifier’s volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no memo effect on the recorded signal.
Other Operations Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR jacks. The amplifier’s volume, tone (BASS, TREBLE, MIDNIGHT and LOUDNESS), and surround effects have no memo effect on the recorded signal.
30 seconds returns the remote control to its former condition. Press to stop playback. (With certain models, pressing this button when the unit is stopped may open the disc tray.) *With some Pioneer DVD and DVD/LD players, cursor operation can be performed without pressing DVD/LD.
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Other Operations SAT (Satellite Tuner) operations • The following operations are available from the amplifier’s remote control after you recall a Satellite tuner memo preset code (refer to “Setting Up the Remote Control” on page 20). • Before performing these operations, press the TV/SAT (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to the TV/SAT operation mode.
For example, to select track 34, press : +10 = +10 = +10 = 4 TUNER operation Only PIONEER products can be operated. memo Set the input source to TUNER, and operate as desired using the following buttons. Press to switch the tuner on or off.
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8 +10 Use when selecting track numbers higher than 10 or 100. For example (in case of MJ-D707 (PIONEER)), 1) To select track 15, press : +10 = 1 = 5 2) To select track 115, press :...
Other Operations Cassette deck operations Before performing these operations, press the MD/TAPE (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the remote to memo the MD/TAPE operation mode. Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible with all models). Press to pause playback or recording. ENTER –...
Other Operations VCR operations Before performing these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 (MULTI CONTROL) button to switch the memo remote to the VCR operation mode. Press to switch the VCR 1 or VCR 2 on or off (not possible with all models).
Other Operations Background Control of Other Components The following steps show you how to control one component while listening to another. This may be useful if you want to rewind a tape while listening to CD, etc. Select a component, then start playback. For example: Press FUNCTION to select the CD player, then press the CD button, and start playing a CD.
Additional Information Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit number sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system used, the lower the sound quality. With AC-3, drop in (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track.
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...
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