User manual PIONEER VSX-708RDS

[. . . ] Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. WARNING Before plugging in for the first time, read the following section carefully. The voltage of the available power supply differs according to country or region. [. . . ] 3 Select `Return' then press ENTER to finish. · 0. 0 ­ 0. 3m ­ Surround speakers within 30 cm apart (best for THX surround sound). · > 0. 3 ­ 1. 2m ­ Surround speakers between 30 cm and 1. 2 m apart. · 1. 2m < ­ Surround speakers more than 1. 2 m apart. 3 When you're finished, press RETURN. You will return to the Manual SP Setup menu. Note 1 Since the principal is the same, X-Curve isn't applied when you're using any of the Home THX modes (see Using the Home THX modes on page 29). 2 If you don't have surround back speakers, or just have one, you won't be able to select this setting (Cannot select shows in the display). 47 En 08 Other connections Chapter 8: Other connections Caution · Make sure the power is switched off before making or changing the connections. 1 Switch the receiver into standby then use the supplied iPod control cable2 to connect your iPod to the iPod jack on the rear of the receiver. Push the connector in until you hear it click home. To disconnect, squeeze the connector (as shown) to release the catch, then pull out. 2 Switch the receiver on and press the iPod input source button to switch the receiver to the iPod. The front panel display shows Loading while the receiver verifies the connection and retrieves data from the iPod. 3 Use the TOP MENU button to display iPod Top menu. When the display shows Top Menu you're ready to play music from the iPod. 3 · If after pressing iPod the display shows No Connection, try switching off the receiver and reconnecting the iPod to the receiver. Connecting an iPod This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio and video from your iPod using the controls of this receiver. 1 Connecting your iPod to the receiver ANTENNA AM LOOP MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L AUDIO PHONO IN CD PRE OUT R L FRONT SUB W. CENTER OUT IN SURROUND iPod playback To navigate music, photos or video on your iPod it's easiest if you have your TV switched on to take advantage of the OSDs. 4 If you are only listening to music you can, however, use just the receiver's front panel display to do everything if you prefer. DVD/ LD IN OUT TV IN CD-R/ TAPE SAT IN VIDEO / GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN R L SURROUND BACK (Single) R L IN R L FR FL iPod IN SPEAKERS A SUB W. CENTER R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND OUT DVR/ VCR 2 R Finding what you want to play RS-232C SURROUND BACK L IN R L OUT CONTROL MULTI CH IN IN AUDIO iPod Music Extras Settings Shuffle Songs Backlight > > > iPod cable (1. 6 m / 110 g) When connected to this receiver, you can browse music, photos or video stored on your iPod. Press repeatedly to switch between Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Albums and Shuffle Off. DISP / Press repeatedly to change the song playback information displayed. During playback, press to skip to previous/next playlist; when browsing, press to move to previous/next levels. TOP MENU Press to return to the iPod Top menu screen. RETURN Press to return to the previous level. Note 1 If you're in the song category, you can also press ENTER to start playback. 49 En 08 Other connections Connecting using HDMI If you have a HDMI or DVI (with HDCP) equipped component, you can connect it to this receiver using a commercially available HDMI cable. 1 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio that the connected component is compatible with, including DVD-Video, DVD-Audio (see below for limitations), Video CD/Super VCD, CD and MP3. See About the video converter on page 11 for more on HDMI compatibility. HDMI/DVI-equipped component HDMI OUT 2 Use an HDMI cable to connect the HDMI OUT interconnect on this receiver to an HDMI interconnect on a HDMI-compatible monitor. · The arrow on the cable connector body should be facing right for correct alignment with the connector on the player. 3 Use the INPUT SELECT button to select the HDMI input you've connected to (for example, HDMI 2). You can also use the front panel INPUT SELECTOR dial. · Set the HDMI parameter in Setting the AV options on page 66 to THROUGH if you want to hear HDMI audio output from your TV or plasma display (no sound will be heard from this receiver). MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE / REC SEL IR S400 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE MAIN ROOM(ZONE1) ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 AM LOOP MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE R ROOM2(ZONE2) L AUDIO PHONO IN CD OUT1 ROOM3 (ZONE3) IN1 (AUDIO) ROOM2(ZONE2) OUT2 S400 USB AUDIO IN OUT MONITOR OUT IN2 HDMI OUT 12 V TRIGGER 1 2 IN 1 DVD/ LD IN IN IN1 IN 1 (SAT) IN 2 (DVR/ VCR 1) IN 3 (DVR/ VCR 2) IN 4 (CD-R) 1 4 (DC OUT 12V TOTAL 50 mA MAX) ROOM2 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT IN 2 IN 1 (DVD/LD) 1 2 IN2 (ZONE2) MONITOR OUT OUT TV IN CD-R/ TAPE SAT IN VIDEO / GAME1 IN OUT DVR/ VCR 1 IN R IN 1 Y Y IN 2 (TV) · If the video signal does not appear on your TV or plasma display, try adjusting the resolution settings on your component or display. Note that some components (such as video game units) have resolutions that may not be converted. In this case, use an analog video connection. FL C IN R ASSIGNABLE IN3 FR PB PB SUB W. ASSIGNABLE IN 1 1 (DVD/ LD) IN 2 (CD) 2 · You can't hear HDMI audio through this receiver's digital out jacks. PR IN4 IN 2 PR IN 3 SURROUND Y Y OUT PB PB OUT DVR/ VCR 2 R SURROUN BAC About HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) supports both video and audio on a single digital connection for use with DVD players, DTV, set-top boxes, and other AV devices. HDMI was developed to provide the technologies of High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) as well as Digital Visual Interface (DVI) in one specification. HDCP is used to protect digital content transmitted and received by DVI-compliant displays. HDMI has the capability to support standard, enhanced, or high-definition video plus standard to multi-channel surround-sound audio. [. . . ] · DCDi Faroudja's DCDi Processing is selectable and ensures that images are smooth and natural, without staircasing or jaggies. · iPod Ready With the new iPod terminal, you'll be up and running in no time, now that this receiver's enhanced compatibility makes on-screen control of your iPod an added possibility. 1 With the cooperation of AIR Studios, this receiver has been designated AIR Studios Monitor Reference: Our philosophy Pioneer is dedicated to making your home theater listening experience as close as possible to the vision of the moviemakers and mastering engineer when they created the original soundtrack. We do this by focusing on three important steps: 1 Achieving the highest possible sound quality 2 Allowing for customized acoustic calibration according to any listening area 3 Fine-tuning the receiver with the help of worldclass studio engineers1 Features · Easy setup using Advanced MCACC The Auto MCACC Setup provides a quick but accurate surround sound setup, which includes the advanced features of Professional Acoustic Calibration EQ. This innovative technology measures the reverb characteristics of your listening area, allowing you to customize your system calibration with the help of a graphical output that can be displayed on-screen, or using a computer. [. . . ]