User manual PIONEER VSX-D309

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D309 Operating Instructions Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product. 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. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING: THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. IMPORTANT CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). [. . . ] Thus you could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5. 1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE ATT SIGNAL SELECT 3 1 To turn the DIRECT funtion OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at the same time. 2 To turn the the DIRECT function ON (if you have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time. 5 9 6 0 FUNC 7 EFFECT 8 ENTER CHANNEL LEVEL 10 CH VOL TV CONTROL FQ ST ENTER ST DISC VOL MENU FQ TOP MENU SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 D. ACCESS 8 4 3 ¢ CHANNEL 1 ¡ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING FL REMOTE MASTER RECEIVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE SET UP 22 Displays & Controls Front Panel 1 23 4 56 Nm-Û?/ 7 Digital Signal Processor 8 9 0- = R 1 MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES MIDNIGHT @ @ ~ ! @ # $% ^ & 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). 0 2 /DTS button (see pages 29, 31) Use to switch between the various Dolby/DTS surround modes. 2 - SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 28) Use to select between an analog or digital signal. STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between on and standby. (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). = MASTER VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume. 3 STATION (+/­), FREQUENCY (+/­), TUNING SELECT buttons (see pages 32­34) STATION (+/­) Selects station memories when using the tuner. FREQUENCY (+/­) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes. ~ PHONES jack Use to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off. !SPEAKER button Use to switch the speaker system on or off. @ DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off. This mode bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. 4 CLASS button (see pages 33-34) Switches between the three banks (classes) of station memories. # BASS (+/­) buttons Use to increase/decrease bass (within a range of -6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). Operation 5 MEMORY button (see page 34) Press to memorize a station for recall using the STATION (+/­) buttons. $ TREBLE (+/­) buttons Use to increase/decrease treble (within a range of -6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). 6 MPX button (see page 32) lf the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast. % Function buttons Use to select a source for playback or recording. ^ MIDNIGHT button (see page 31) 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. 7 Display (see page 24) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. & FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 30) Use to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER 2) and DSP off. Use to create different surround sound effects from any stereo source. 23 Displays & Controls Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRO LOGIC DIGITAL SIGNAL SELECT DSP ATT MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS DIRECT S. BASS MONITOR MONO SP TUNED AB STEREO EON RDS RF ATT ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DTS dB 8 1 DTS indicator 9 0-= ~ ! @ Lights when DTS mode is being used. 2 2 PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 Surround/DTS mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback of a two channel source. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is played. DTS: Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played. 9 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 Surround/DTS mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. 3 DSP indicator Lights when any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected. 0 CHARACTER display Shows the radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, CD, etc. ) receiver is using . 4 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in use. - OVERLOAD indicator This lights when an analog signal is too strong (the SIGNAL SELECT needs to be on ANALOG). It indicates the sound is distorting and the signal should be reduced. 5 DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is in use. This function bypasses all tone, balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. = ATT indicator Lights when ATT is used to attenuate (reduce) the level of the input signal (can only be used in ANALOG mode). 6 MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is selected to hear a recording as it's being made (see page 35). 7 TUNER indicators MONO: Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX MODE button. TUNED: Lights when a broadcast is being received. STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode. ~ LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS, used to boost the bass and treble in quiet listening, is on. !SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. SP 3 means speakers are switched off. @ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. Volume level is maintained even when the power is off. ---dB indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates the maximum level. 8 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see "Front Panel", -, SIGNAL SELECT). ANALOG : Lights when an analog signal is selected. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. · Depending on the level settings you make for individual channels, the MAX level can range between ­10dB and 0dB. 24 Displays & Controls Remote Control Î = 1 2 3 MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5. 1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE ATT SIGNAL SELECT 5 9 6 0 FUNC 7 EFFECT 8 ENTER CHANNEL LEVEL ~ 10 CH DISC 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - VOL TV CONTROL FQ ST ENTER ST VOL ! TOP MENU MENU FQ @ # $ % ^ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 D. ACCESS 8 4 3 ¢ CHANNEL 1 ¡ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING FL REMOTE MASTER RECEIVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 MULTI 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 36-40. DSP mode (see pages 27, 30) Use to put receiver in one of the DSP modes. [. . . ] Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This list of sound levels is included for your protection. Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library, soft whispers 40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic 50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet. THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 100 120 140 180 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill Rock band concert in front of speakers, thunderclap Gunshot blast, jet plane Rocket launching pad ELECT Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. [. . . ]