Pioneer VSX-709RDS Manuel d'utilisateur

Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-709RDSVSX-609RDS

Connecting Your Equipment10EnExample of connection using a DVD/LD or LD playerWhen playing an LD recorded in Dolby DigitalTo connect a DVD/LD or LD pl

Connecting Your Equipment11EnSet upDVD 5.1 Channel ComponentsIn some cases, you may need an external decoder to play special DVD discs and the like. I

Connecting Your Equipment12En7 To improve FM receptionConnect an external FM antenna.7 To improve AM receptionConnect a 5 – 6 meter length of vinyl-co

Connecting Your Equipment13EnSet upWhen using the speaker on your TV as thecenter speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUTjack on this unit to the audio inp

Connecting Your Equipment14EnSpeaker placementIf you have a multiple speaker arrangement, the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To ach

15EnSet upPreparations1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.The STANDBY indicator goes out.2Press RCV (VSX-709RDS) or RECEIVER (VSX-609RDS).This swit

16EnPreparationsSpeakers (Front, Center, Surround) setting modeThis setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have conn

17EnSet upPreparationsSUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting modeSets whether the sub woofer is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to use the “P

18EnPreparationsLow cut filter ON/OFF setting modeTurn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer.• Initial setting i

19EnSet upPreparationsDynamic range control setting modeDynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. Th

2EnRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENCAUTIONIMPORTANT 1CAUTION:TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DONOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABL

20EnPreparationsOptical digital input setting 2Sets the input component to be assigned to the OPT 2 (optical) input jack.• Initial setting is “CD-R”.P

21EnSet up1Press RCV (VSX-709RDS) or RECEIVER (VSX-609RDS).This switches the remote control to the surround setup mode.2Press 2.3Press MASTER VOLUME +

22En1Press SETUP and hold for three seconds toselect the preset mode.The LED will blink twice.To cancel the preset modePress SETUP.2Press the MULTI CO

23EnSet up1Press REMOTE SETUP and 1 at the same timeto select the preset mode.The LED on the remote control starts to blink.To cancel the preset mode

24EnLearning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls(VSX-709RDS only)If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the avai

25EnSet upVSX-709RDSClears all presets, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets.1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds.The LED will b

26EnPreparationsDirect FunctionThe Direct function is a useful feature which allows you to keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD)while pu

27EnSet upPreparations Programming a Different Component into a MULTICONTROL Button (VSX-709RDS)This feature changes a selected MULTI CONTROL button t

28EnDisplays & ControlsFront PanelThis illustration shows the VSX-709RDS model.1 — OFF/ _ ON (Main power) buttonIf the button is OFF (—), the powe

29EnOperation~ MIDNIGHT button (see page 41)Use when listening to movie soundtracks at lowvolume. This feature will enable you to hearquiet sounds and

3EnTable of ContentsSet up OperationFeatures...4Introductory Info

30EnDisplays & ControlsRemote Control (VSX-709RDS)1 SOURCE buttonUse to turn on/off other components connectedto the receiver.2 MULTI CONTROL bu

31EnOperationDisplays & Controls0 7 button (MPX)Use to stop other components. Also use toswitch between auto stereo and mono receptionof FM broad

32EnRemote Control (VSX-609RDS)Displays & Controls1 MULTI CONTROL buttonsUse to put the receiver/remote control in thestated mode.For other equip

33EnOperationDisplays & Controls6 SOURCE buttonUse to turn on/off other components connectedto the receiver.7 The following buttons are bothcon

34EnDisplays & ControlsDisplay1 indicatorLights when DTS mode is being used.2 2 PRO LOGIC indicatorWhen the 2(Dolby)/DTS mode of thereceiver is o

35EnOperationSound ModesLearning About the Sound ModesThe sound modes are explained here.There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. T

36EnSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputWhen you select a function (for example, CD) that is only hooked up by a digital connection, then theANALOG/

37EnOperationPlaying a Source32341Turn on the power of the playback component.2Press RECEIVER to turn on the power of thereceiver.Be sure that the s

38EnPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundSound Modes1Turn on the power of the playbackcomponent.2Press RECEIVER to turn on the power of th

39EnOperation1Press RCV (VSX-709RDS) or RECEIVER (VSX-609RDS).This sets the remote control to select the sound mode.(You can skip this step when using

4EnFeaturesDecoding of DTS (Digital Theater Systems) This is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout theworld. T

40En5.1CHThere are two ways to switch on DVD 5.1 CHmode. With the remote control press the DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL button. Then press theRECEIVER button

41EnOperationUsing in MIDNIGHT Listening ModeWhen the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listeni

42EnFinding a StationThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual (step) tuning fu

43EnOperationTuning Directly to a StationSometimes, you’ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simp

44EnMemorizing Stations (front panel only)If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency

45EnOperationNaming Memorized Stations (front panel only)You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset station in the receiver’s memor

46EnRecalling Memorized StationsHaving memorized up to 30 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can quickly recall one ofthese stat

47EnOperationAn Introduction to RDS & EONRadio Data System, or RDS as it’s usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listene

48EnUsing the RDS displayTo display the different types of RDS information available (RT, PS and PTY as explained on the previous page),press TUN (TUN

49EnOperationSearching for RDS Programmes (front panel only)One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of r

5EnSet upIntroductory InformationRemote controlAM loop antennaFM wire antennaVSX-609RDS:AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2)VSX-709RDS:AA size IEC LR6 batte

50EnSetting EON (front panel only)1Press FM/AM button to select the FM band.EON is only broadcast on FM.2Tune into an EON FM station (see p.42–43, 46)

51EnOperationMaking a RecordingMaking an Audio or a Video RecordingThe following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the bui

52EnControlling the Rest of Your System1 SOURCEPress to switch the CD, MD, CD-R, VCR or LD player betweenSTANDBY and ON.2 4Press to return to the sta

53EnOperationControlling the Rest of Your SystemCassette Deck ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes

54EnControlling the Rest of Your SystemDVD Player/DVR ControlsThis remote control can control this component after entering the proper codes or teachi

55EnOperationControlling the Rest of Your System1 TV (power)Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.2 TV FUNC (TV only)Press to switch t

56EnAdditional InformationCause• The power plug is disconnected.• Main power button is OFF (—).• The protection circuit may havebeen activated.• Stati

57En Additional InformationSymptomBroadcast stationscannot be selectedautomatically.No sound fromsurround or centerspeakers.Sound is producedfrom oth

58EnAdditional InformationPreset Code List for VSX-709RDSCABLE TVManufacture CodeABC 1014, 1017Andover 1544Birgmingham Cable Communications 1276Brit

59EnAdditional InformationSATELLITE TUNER (1/3)Manufacture CodeABsat 1123AST 1351Alba 1362, 1421, 1455,1613Aldes 1288Amstrad 1080, 1252, 1345,1461, 15

6EnIntroductory InformationOperating range of remote controlThe remote control may not work properly if:¶ There are obstacles between the remotecontro

60EnAdditional InformationTELEVISION (2/6)Manufacture CodeCarrefour 0036Cascade 0009Cathay 0037Centurion 0037Century 0213Cimline 0009Clarivox 0037Clat

61EnAdditional InformationTELEVISION (5/6)Manufacture CodeSaba 0075, 0109, 0163,0196, 0198, 0205,0213, 0287Saccs 0238Saisho 0009, 0264, 0431Salora 016

62EnAdditional InformationVCR (3/4)Manufacture CodeMinerva 0006, 0016, 0195Mitsubishi 0043, 0067, 0081Multitech 0000, 0072Murphy 0000NEC 0038, 0041, 0

63EnAdditional InformationPreset Code List for VSX-609RDSDVD PLAYERManufacture CodeTOSHIBA 001SONY 002PANASONIC 003JVC 004SAMSUNG 005SHARP 006AKAI 007

64EnAdditional InformationCASSETTE DECK (2/2)Manufacture CodeMITSUBISHI 829NAKAMICHI 816ONKYO 817, 819PHILIPS 821SANSUI 824SHERWOOD 818SONY 814, 823TA

65EnAdditional InformationTELEVISION (3/4)Manufacture CodeMEMOREX 644METZ 631MINERVA 631, 653MULTITECH 644, 649NECKERMANN 607, 631NEI 607, 642NIKKAI 6

66EnAdditional InformationSpecificationsSignal-to-Noise Ratio... Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf)Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf)Signal-to-Noise Ratio (

67EnAdditional Information

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7EnSet up7 Audio cordsUse audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components.Cassette deck placementDepending on where the cassette deck is pl

Connecting Your Equipment8EnVideo ComponentsConnect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVDp

Connecting Your Equipment9EnSet upDigital ComponentsIn order to hear PCM/Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections. You