Pioneer VSX-859RDS-G Manuale Utente

Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-859RDSVSX-859RDS-GVSX-839RDS

10EnChecking the Supplied AccessoriesPlease check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.How to Use This ManualPreparing the

100EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingPreset Code List for VSX-859RDSDVD PLAYER & DVD RECORDERManufacturer CodeTOSHIBA 001SONY 002PANASONIC 003

101EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-859RDS]TAPE DECK 2/2Manufacturer CodeNAKAMICHI 816ONKYO 817, 819PHILIPS 82

102EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTV 3/4Manufacturer CodeMEMOREX 644METZ 631MINERVA 631, 653MULTITECH 644, 649NECKERMANN 631, 607NEI 607, 642NI

103EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingPreset Code List for VSX-839RDSCABLE TVManufacturer CodeABC 1003, 1014, 1017BT 1105Birgmingham Cable

104EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingSATELLITE TUNER (1/5)Manufacturer CodeABsat 1123, 1668AGS 1668ASA 1397AST 1351Aegir 1520Akai 1200Akena 1668Al

105EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]SATELLITE TUNER (4/5)Manufacturer CodePalladium 1243, 1421, 1501,15

106EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]TELEVISION (5/11)Manufacturer CodeHCM 0009, 0037, 0217,0218, 0264, 0282,0418

107EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]TELEVISION (6/11)Manufacturer CodeIntervision 0037, 0068, 0102,0217

108EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]TELEVISION (11/11)Manufacturer CodeUltravox 0037, 0102, 0213,0216, 0247Unic

109EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]VCR (2/7)Manufacturer CodeAudioTon 0020Audiosonic 0278Baird 0000, 0

11EnPREPARATIONOperating range of remotecontrol unitThe area in which you can use the remote control tooperate the VSX-859RDS/VSX-839RDS is fairly lar

110EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving[Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]VCR (6/7)Manufacturer CodeSEG 0072, 0240, 0278,0322SEI 0004, 0081Saba 0041,

111EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think th

112EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCause• Speaker settings are incorrect.• The rear and/or center levels areturned down.• The surround and/or ce

113EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingCause• Either the digital connections or theDIGITAL INPUT ASIGNMENTS areincorrect.• The MONITOR mode

114EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingFrequency ResponseY ... 5 Hz to 20 MHz dBPB/PR ...

115EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving

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12EnConnecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placementDepending on where the cassette deck is placed,noise may occur during playback of your cassettedec

13EnOPERATIONPREPARATIONDigital ConnectionsIn order to use Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to maked

14EnExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD PlayerSince some LDs have soundtracks recorded on the special 2 RF format you need to make special hook ups

15EnOPERATIONPREPARATIONAV IN/OUTDIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL)PHONESHOLDON/OFFCOLOR BRIGHT MONITORPortableDVD player (etc)S VIDEO OUTS-VIDEOVCR 1/DVRVCR 2VIDE

16EnTV/Satellite tunerCOMPO-NENTVIDEOOUTVIDEOSTEREOLRDIGITALANALOGDIGITALS-VIDEOYPBPRTV/ Satellite Tuner ComponentsConnect your satellite TV component

17EnOPERATIONPREPARATIONTV/monitorCOMPO-NENTVIDEOVIDEO INS-VIDEOYPBPRTVConnect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either com

18EnFM wire antennaAM loop antennaConnecting the Radio AntennasConnect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals a

19EnOPERATIONPREPARATIONSpeakersA full complement of eight speakers (six for the VSX-839RDS) is best but, naturally, everyone's home set upwill v

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

20EnConnecting Your EquipmentPlacing Your SpeakersProper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and ti

21EnOPERATIONPREPARATIONConnecting Additional AmplifiersTo hook up surround back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier (this is not possibl

22EnDisplays & ControlsFront PanelAll the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel pushgently on

23EnPREPARATION6 SPEAKERS (A/B) buttonUse to select the speaker system. A is theprimary setting. It plays all speakers hooked upto the A system. A &am

24EnDisplays & ControlsRemote Control (VSX-859RDS)1 USE/SETUP slide switchUse to put the remote into receiver SETUP, orreceiver USE mode.2 SOURCE

25EnPREPARATION5(+)/∞(–)/2/3/ENTER buttonsUse to operate the on-screen menu on your TVscreen and enter commands when setting upsurround sound, speaker

26EnDisplays & ControlsVIDEO SELECT buttonSwitches the receiver between the varioustypes of video input.MULTI CH INPUT button (See p. 34, 55)Use t

27EnPREPARATIONTV VOLUME +/– buttonsUse to adjust the volume on your TV.TV buttonUse to turn on the power of the TV.TV FUNC buttonUse select the TV

28EnDisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.12 3 4 56 7 891011121413158TAPE 2 indicatorLights when the TAPE 2 monitor i

29EnSETUPSwitching video system between PAL and NTSC (if necessary)This receiver is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD (on screen disp

3EnQuick Start GuideVSX-859RDS(not a PCM-only output)This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound.

30EnInitial Set upS0URCEDVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2CDCD-R/TAPE1TUNER TVCONTRECEIVERUSE SETUPMULTIOPERATIONCLASS MPXDIRECT ACCESSSTATIONTUNINGBANDSYSTEMOFF

31EnSETUPInitial Set upSETUPMULTI JOG(Turn to select / Push to enter)[Func t i on eRRname][][][][][][][[]]EXI TTDVD / LDVCR2VIDEOPHONOCD-RVCR1CDTV/SAT

32EnInitial Set upASSIGN SETUP:Digital In Select (See p. 33)In order to use your digital components you must match thenumbered digital input settings

33EnSETUPInitial Set upASSIGN SETUP MENUDigital-In SelectIn order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs

34EnInitial Set upMulti Channel In settingFor most people this setting will not be necessary, if this is the case for you go on to the next setup. If

35EnSETUPInitial Set upComponent In Select setting (VSX-859RDS only)This feature is only included on the VSX-859RDS. For most people this setting will

36EnInitial Set upSURROUND SETUP MENUSpeaker SettingStarting from this procedure use the SURROUND SETUP menu. To access the menu follow steps 1 – 3 on

37EnSETUPInitial Set upmemoIf you have a subwoofer andlike lots of bass, it mayseem logical to selectLARGE for your FRONTspeakers and leave thesubwoof

38EnInitial Set up1 Select “Channel Delay” with the 5¥∞buttons or MULTI JOG dial (if continuingfrom the last set up, it should already beselected).See

39EnSETUPInitial Set upChannel LevelThe following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speakerbalance is esse

4EnQuick Start Guide22222 Speaker ConnectionsHome theater is designed to be set up with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; sur

40EnInitial Set upWhen sounding the TEST TONE for the SURROUND BACK speakers you must use the external amplifieryou hooked up with your SURROUND BACK

41EnSETUPInitial Set upCrossover NetworkIf you're using small speakers that can't reproduce good bass, you should have set those speakers to

42EnInitial Set upBass Peak LevelThe LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG program sources can produce heavyultra-low bass

43EnSETUPInitial Set upDynamic Range ControlThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at lowvo

44EnBasic PlaybackSound ModesThe five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or fromthe remote co

45EnOPERATIONBasic PlaybackOPERATIONmemoHOME THX CINEMA modesTHX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were desig

46EnBasic PlaybackDSP modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of differentsonic environm

47EnOPERATIONBasic PlaybackOPERATION1 For the VSX-859RDS set the slideswitch on the remote control to USE.2 Select a sound mode.• For STANDARD \ Press

48EnBasic Playback• If you have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on(see p. 36 – 37) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH STEREOwill appear as such in the display

49EnBasic PlaybackOPERATIONPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG AudioThis page covers using your receiver with Dolby Digital, DTS or MPEG a

5En44444 Digital Input Assignment (VSX-859RDS)This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the diagram on p. 3.Quick

50EnBasic PlaybackPlaying Stereo SourcesThe following instructions show you how to use the receiver for stereo audio or audio-visual.1 For the VSX-859

51EnBasic PlaybackOPERATIONSwitching Analog and Digital Signal InputThis switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog and digital sources

52EnBasic Playback1 For the VSX-859RDS set the slide switch onthe remote control to USE.For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER.2 Press the DIGITAL NR butto

53EnBasic PlaybackOPERATIONListening in Midnight ModeThis feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low

54EnBasic PlaybackAdjusting Bass and TrebleYou can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set o

55EnBasic PlaybackOPERATIONMULTI CHANNEL IN PlaybackMULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs.

56EnBasic PlaybackAdjusting the Brightness of the DisplayUse the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent

57EnBasic PlaybackOPERATIONDUAL MONO settingThe dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono softwaree

58EnUsing the TunerAutomatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andm

59EnUsing the TunerOPERATIONDirect Access TuningThe following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control.1 F

6EnQuick Start Guide44444 Digital Input Assignment (VSX-839RDS)This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the diagr

60EnUsing the TunerMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding

61EnUsing the TunerOPERATIONRecalling Memorized StationsUsing the remote control1 For the VSX-859RDS set the slide switch onthe remote control to USE.

62EnUsing the TunerMemorizing a broadcast station name (Manual Station Name Memory)• You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset bro

63EnUsing the TunerOPERATIONNEWSAFFAIRS Current affairsINFORMATION General informationSPORTEDUCATION Educational materialDRAMA Radio plays or serialsC

64EnUsing the TunerBasics of EONEON (Enhanced Other Network information)EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency

65EnUsing the TunerOPERATIONRDS (Radio Data System) Broadcast ReceptionDisplaying RDS dataOne of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to sea

66EnUsing the TunerSearching for a program by program type (PTY) (front panel only)1 Tune into an FM station.Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or

67EnUsing the TunerOPERATIONUsing EON search (front panel only)Refer to p. 64 for more information about EON.1 Tune into an EON FM station.Refer to “A

68EnRemote Control of Other Components[VSX-859RDS]1 Set the remote control slide switch toSETUP.Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the recei

69EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for thecomponent you want to control.The button lights steadily and th

7En55555 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound1 Turn on your TV, and the DVDplayer.2 Set the remote control slide switchto USE (VSX-859RDS only).3 Press

70EnRemote Control of Other Components[VSX-839RDS]1 Press RECEIVER.This switches the remote to the receiver control mode.2 Press the REMOTE SETUP butt

71EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONLearning commands from other remote controlsIf preset codes are not available for your component(s), or

72EnRemote Control of Other Components[VSX-839RDS]1 Press RECEIVER.This switches the remote to the surround setup mode.2 Press the REMOTE SET UP butto

73EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION2.5 – 5 cmÎSOURCEENTERLOUDNESSINPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMERREMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECTTV

74EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsProgramming a Different Component into a MULTICONTROL button (VSX-839RDS only)This feature changes a selected Mu

75EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-859RDS only)1 Set the remote control slide switch toS

76EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsClearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-839RDS only)This method clears one of the buttons you have prog

77EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONUsing the Remote Control with Other ComponentsDVD or LD Player Operations• The following operations are

78EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsVCR & DVD Recorder Operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote contro

79EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONCD/CD-R Player Operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote contr

8EnFeaturesMulti Channel Stereophonic ConceptThe VSX-859RDS and VSX-839RDS receivers are constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channelster

80EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsMD Operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program

81EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION1 SOURCEPress to switch the satellite tuner on or off (not possible withall models, especially those

82EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsTV Operations• The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program

83EnRemote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION1 SOURCEPress to switch the cassette deck on or off (not possible withall models, especially those wit

Using Other Functions84EnRecording from Audio ComponentsThe following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that

85EnOPERATIONUsing Other FunctionsRecording from Digital Audio ComponentsThe following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this m

Using Other Functions86EnRecording from Video ComponentsThe following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder con

87EnOPERATIONUsing Other FunctionsFunction RenameUse the FUNCTION RENAME capability to rename the functions, like DVD/LD, CD, etc., in the display. Yo

Using Other Functions88En6 Use the MULTI JOG dial (5¥∞ buttons) tochoose the first character.The MULTI JOG dial scrollsthrough the letters, numbersan

89EnUsing Other FunctionsOPERATIONMulti Operations (VSX-859RDS only)A Multi Operation is a sequence of commands programmed into a single button to sav

9EnPREPARATION OPERATIONSETUPTable of ContentsQuick Start Guide ... 3Before You Start ... 10

90EnUsing Other Functions5 Press the operation button, for example TV (POWER), you want to input.6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTIOPERATIONs to th

91EnUsing Other FunctionsOPERATIONPerforming Multi Operations (VSX-859RDS only)Once you've programmed a Multi Operation, here's how to use i

92EnUsing Other FunctionsSystem Off (VSX-859RDS only)The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn

93EnUsing Other FunctionsOPERATIONUsing the System Off button (VSX-859RDS only)This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has progr

94EnUsing Other FunctionsDirect Function (VSX-839RDS)The DIRECT FUNCTION is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a

95EnUsing Other FunctionsOPERATIONDIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIERREMOTE CONTROL UNIT /DTS/MPEGS0URCEDVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2CDTV VOLTV FUNCMENUENTER

96EnUsing Other FunctionsVideo Select1 Press RECEIVER (VSX-839RDS only).2 Press the VIDEO SELECT button (for theVSX-859RDS on the front panel only) to

97EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital2468101214 MHzDolby Digital is a compression format which recordsthe sound of 6 channels

98EnTechno Tidbits & Problem-solvingTHXTHX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracksare

99EnOPERATIONTechno Tidbits & Problem-solving*1*6Station No.Station NameFrequencyStation No.Station NameFrequencyCLASS ACLASS BCLASS CStation No.S