PIONEER VSX-D3S/SD - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Operating

Instructions

AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER

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DEMO MODE

¶The demonstration mode is activated by turning on the

power switch while holding down the RETURN button

(from power standby condition). The demonstration will

appear on the display.

¶Press any button to cancel the demonstration. Activating

the demonstration mode causes memory contents to return

to their original default condition, except the tuner.

U.S. and Canadian models

NTSC

Multi-voltage model

NTSC/PAL

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

RETURN function

This function returns the unit to its initial settings with the

tuner ready to receive a broadcast. This is helpful during

troubleshooting or when no sound is output. For details,

refer to page 13.

RESET function

Set the MASTER VOLUME to minimum before pressing the

RESET button.

Use this function when normal operation is not possible due

to external influences such as static electricity or lightning, or

when operations are not functioning even when the operation

switches are pressed. Press the RESET button to return to

normal operating conditions.

Thank you for buying this 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.

In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug and

power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown in the

explanatory drawings. However, the method of connecting and

operating the unit is the same.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

[For U.S. and Canadian models]

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear

panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty

card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE

THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE

FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES

NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN

PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE

SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE

INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A

DECOUVERT.

AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER

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POWER

STANDBY/ON

RETURN

SPEAKERS

TAPE 2

MONITOR

PHONO

TUNER

SURROUND MODE

MASTER VOLUME

SUPER BASS

TREBLE

BASS

MEMORY

SELECT

FM/AM

MPX MODE

GUI

MODE

AUDIO

VIDEO

PHONES

FLAT

MAX

VIDEO

INPUT

TV/SAT

VIDEO

VCR 1

VCR 2

TAPE 1

AC-3

STANDBY

RESET

INPUT

ATT

GUI

ENTER

MIN

MAX

MULTI-JOG

DSP OFF

TUNING MODE

SLEEP

DIRECT

DOLBY SURROUND

Intelligent System Control

DOLBY

PRO-LOGIC

DSP MODE

SUPER

BASS

AC-3 PRO · LOGIC

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead, 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). 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 maintenance (servicing) instructions in

the literature accompanying the appliance.

READ INSTRUCTIONS

-- All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the appliance is

operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

-- The safety and operating

instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNING

-- All warnings on the appliance and

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

-- All operating and use

instructions should be followed.

WATER AND MOISTURE

-- The appliance should not

be used near water for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

LOCATION

-- The appliance should be installed in a

stable location.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The appliance

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

VENTILATION

-- The appliance should be situated so

that its location or position does not interfere with its

proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should

not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface

that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in

a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet

that may impede the flow of air through the

ventilation openings.

HEAT

-- The appliance should be situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,

or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

POWER SOURCES

-- The appliance should be

connected to a power supply only of the type

described in the operating instructions or as marked

on the appliance.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION

-- Power-supply cords

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them. Pay particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the appliance.

POLARIZATION

If your purchased product

provided with a polarized power plug, please read the

following instructions. This product is equipped with

a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having

one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into

the power outlet only one way. This is a safety

feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into

the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should

still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

the polarized plug.

CLEANING

-- The appliance should be cleaned only

with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean

with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other

volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

POWER LINES

An outdoor antenna should be

located away from power lines.

NONUSE PERIODS

-- The power cord of the appliance

should be unplugged from the outlet when left

unused for a long period of time.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

-- Care should be taken

so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled

into the enclosure through openings.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

-- The appliance

should be serviced by a Pioneer authorized service

center or qualified service personnel when:

The

powersupply cord or the plug has been

damaged.

· Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance.

· The appliance has been exposed to rain.

· The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance.

· The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure

damaged.

SERVICING

-- The user should not attempt to service

the appliance beyond that described in the operating

instructions. All other servicing should be referred to

qualified service personnel.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

-- If an outside

antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be

sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges and

built-up static charges.

In the U.S.A. section 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to

an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

conductors, location of antenna discharge unit,

connection

grounding

electrodes,

and

requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. A.

CART

-- An appliance and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart

combination to overturn.

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

GROUND

CLAMP

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD-IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810

20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810

21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND

CLAMP

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

FIG. A

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

GROUND

CLAMP

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper

grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the

point of cable entry as practical.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

The Pioneer Receiver is packaged with the following

items:

If any of these items were not included in the package, contact

the dealer where you purchased the product from to obtain the

missing items or a complete replacement.

CONTENTS

BEFORE OPERATING

INSPECTION CHECKLIST ............................................................ 3

INSTALLATION ............................................................................ 4

SETTING THE SWITCHES

FOR THE MULTI-VOLTAGE MODEL ONLY ...................... 4

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS ............................................. 5

CONNECTIONS

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS .................................................... 6

AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS .......................................... 7

VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ........................................... 8

SPEAKER SYSTEM CONNECTIONS ...................................... 9

IR REPEATER CONNECTION ................................................ 10

PANEL FACILITIES

REAR PANEL FACILITES ............................................................ 11

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ........................................................ 13

DISPLAY SECTION ............................................................... 15

OPERATIONS

OPERATING THE TUNER .......................................................... 16

TUNING INTO STATIONS .................................................... 16

FREQUENCY PRESETTING .................................................. 16

LISTENING TO BROADCASTS USING PRESET TUNING ... 16

RECEIVING FM SIMULCAST TV PROGRAMS ..................... 17

OPERATING THE AUDIO/VIDEO COMPONENTS ..................... 17

PLAYBACK ............................................................................ 17

RECORDING WITH A CASSETTE DECK .................................... 18

RECORDING WITH TAPE 1 ................................................... 18

RECORDING WITH TAPE 2 ................................................... 18

USING VCR 1, VCR 2 FOR AUDIO RECORDING .................. 18

COPYING TAPES .................................................................. 18

VIDEO RECORDING ................................................................... 19

SURROUND EFFECT .................................................................. 19

REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

PUTTING BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ... 20

REMOTE CONTROL RANGE ................................................ 20

RECEIVER CONTROL BUTTONS .......................................... 21

OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS ................................... 21

OPERATING USING GUI

RECEIVER CONTROL BUTTONS .......................................... 24

OPERATING THE TUNER .......................................................... 25

MANUAL/AUTO TUNING ..................................................... 25

PRESET TUNING .................................................................. 25

OPERATING OTHER COMPONENTS ........................................ 26

COPY OPERATION ..................................................................... 28

USING THE VIDEO SIGNAL SELECTOR ................................... 28

SOUND EDIT OPERATION ........................................................ 29

SETTING THE SPEAKER MODE ........................................... 29

LEVEL AND BALANCE ADJUSTMENT ................................ 30

REMOTE SET UP ........................................................................ 31

ONE TOUCH OPERATION SET UP ............................................ 33

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................ 34

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS ................................................ 36

APPENDIX B: SURROUND EFFECT .......................................... 37

APPENDIX C: DOLBY AC-3 SURROUND .................................. 38

Operating Instructions

Main-Repeater

AM Loop Antenna

FM T-type antenna

Remote control unit

Dry cell batteries

(size "AA" IEC R6P) x 2

Mini-Repeater

Warranty Card

(Not supplied in multi-voltage model.)

INSTALLATION

SETTING THE SWITCHES FOR THE MULTI-VOLTAGE MODEL ONLY

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTOR SWITCHES

(Not available on U.S. and Canadian models)

Only multi-voltage models are provided with these

switches. U.S. and Canadian models are not provided

with these switches. Mains voltages in Saudi Arabia are

127 V and 220 V only. Never use this model with the 110

V setting in Saudi Arabia.

The line voltage selector switches are on the rear panel. Before

your model is shipped from the factory, these switches are set

to the power requirements of the destination. Check that they

are set properly before plugging the power cord into the

household wall socket. If the voltage is not properly set or if you

move to an area where the voltage requirements differ, adjust

the selector switches as follows.

1. Use a medium-size screwdriver.

2. First, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the voltage

selector at the right, and adjust so that the tip of the groove

points to the voltage value of your area.

3. Next, insert the screwdriver in the groove of the voltage

selector at the left and adjust until the voltage is the same as

at the right.

PAL/NTSC SWITCH

(Not available on U.S. and Canadian models)

This unit uses the TV screen to operate the system. Set the rear

panel PAL/NTSC switch to match your TV's color system. The

screen will be unclear if the color system does not match.

CHANNEL STEP/FM DE-EMPHASIS SWITCH

(Not available on U.S. and Canadian models)

The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation and

de-emphasis value for the area in which it is to be sold. If these

values are set incorrectly, the tuned in frequency may be wrong,

or sound may be distorted, resulting in an inability to reproduce

reception signals at their proper sound quality. For this reason,

be sure to confirm that the values are set correctly before first

using the unit.

(FM 100 kHz/75

µs, AM 10 kHz) position:

Set to this position for areas with an FM reception step of 100

kHz, de-emphasis 75

µs and AM 10 kHz.

(FM 50 kHz/50

µs, AM 9 kHz) position:

Set to this position, for areas with an FM reception step of 50

kHz, de-emphasis 50

µs and AM 9 kHz.

NOTE:

When unsure about the channel allocation and de-emphasis

values for your area, consult your dealer for correct information.

Medium-size screwdriver

TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS

110V

120

127V

220V

240V

220V

110V

120-127V

240V

PAL

NTSC

FM 50kHz

/50

AM 9kHz

CHANNEL

/FM DE-

100kHz

/75

10kHz

STEP

EMPHASIS

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS

INSTALLING THE RECEIVER

÷ Place the unit on a stable platform next to the television and

stereo system to be used with the unit.

÷ When using the unit with a stereo system, your speakers

should be placed away from your television (or TV monitor).

÷ Do not place heavy objects such as a television or TV monitor

on top of the unit.

÷ Do not place the unit on top of your TV set or TV monitor. Also,

keep the unit away from devices such as cassette decks which

are sensitive to magnetic fields.

If the cassette deck is installed in the A positions as shown in

the drawing below, it may be adversely affected during

playback. If possible, it is better to install it in the B position.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by

tugging the cord and never touch the power cord when your

hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric

shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the

power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or

tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such

that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord

can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power

cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your

nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a

replacement.

SURROUND SPEAKER INSTALLATION EXAMPLE

To get the best effect out of the surround system, place the

speakers as shown below.

An example for center speaker location

INSTALL THE RECEIVER IN A WELL-VENTILATED

PLACE AWAY FROM HEAT AND HUMIDITY

Do not install the unit in a location subject to direct sunlight, or

near a stove or radiator, etc. This could adversely affect the

cabinet and internal components. Also, avoid installing the unit

in a humid or dusty location. This could result in a malfunction

or accident. Do not install near a cooking stove where the unit

could be affected by smoke, steam, or heat. Avoid placing the

unit on surfaces such as shaggy carpets, beds and sofas which

may block ventilation under the unit and may cause damage.

÷ The rear panel vents are designed to disperse heat from the

unit. Be careful that curtains or other items do not block the

vents.

÷ To improve heat dispersion, set the unit so that it is at least

20 cm (8 inches) away from the wall.

At least 20 cm (8 inches)

When using a single

center speaker

When using dual center

speakers

NOTE:

÷ To avoid interference with the picture on a nearby TV set, use

magnetically shielded speaker systems. This is particularly

important for the center speaker since it is usually located

closest to the TV.

÷ Position the left and right channel speakers at equal distances

from the TV set and approximately 1.8 m (6 feet) from each

other.

÷ Position the center speaker above, below, or behind the TV set.

Sound may not appear to coincide with the picture if you

position it next to the TV set.

÷ Rear speakers are best positioned slightly above ear level.

You can set this unit to match the requirements and

specifications of your stereo system's speakers (whether or

not center speaker(s), rear speakers or a sub-woofer are

used, speaker size, etc.) to assure optimum sound quality.

Before using, perform settings in the SPEAKER MODE (refer

to page 29).

NOTE:

This unit does not feature conventional switching between

NORMAL / WIDE / PHANTOM center modes.

CENTER SPEAKER

FRONT

REAR

RIGHT

FRONT

SPEAKER

RIGHT

SURROUND

SPEAKER

LEFT

FRONT

SPEAKER

LEFT

SURROUND

SPEAKER

Listening Area

Receiver