Pioneer Stereo Amplifier vsa e08 User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO  
MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER  
VSA-E08  
Operating Instructions  
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Quick Start Guide  
This is a quick guide to setting up your new amplifier so you can get home theater surround sound. For more  
details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual.  
Before making or changing the connections,switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC  
outlet.  
1 Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV  
In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to hook up your  
DVD player with digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection, you don’t  
need to do both. The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components  
only have one type of digital terminal you need to figure out which yours has and hook it up to the appropriate  
terminal on the amplifier. In order to do this you will need the proper cable. For coaxial connections you can use  
a regular RCA stereo cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have the same type of plugs. For optical  
connections you will need a special optical cord which you can buy at your local stereo store. Also hook up the  
video connection of your DVD player, the analog audio (for recording the audio on DVDs, use regular RCA stereo  
cords), and your TV (it's easiest to use a regular composite RCA video cords) as shown below. It is important  
that you hook up your TV (or monitor) in order to see a video image as well as the on screen displays (OSDs)  
shown by this amplifier (for more on p. 16-17). We also recommend hooking up your all your digital components  
to analog audio jacks. For this you can use regular RCA stereo cords.  
Coaxial Digital Connection  
If your DVD player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it up using this terminal.  
Follow the diagram below. This is the best scenario, as you will be able to follow the default settings of this  
amplifier and won't need to assign the digital inputs.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
PCM/  
DVD  
LD  
/
2
/
IN  
DTS  
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
RCA video cord  
RCA stereo cord  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
L
L
DVD player  
R
R
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
coaxial cord  
(not a PCM-only output)  
MONITOR  
OUT1  
VIDEO INPUT  
RCA video cord  
Optical Digital Connection  
If your DVD player has a optical terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out you can hook it up using this  
following the below diagram. You will need to assign the digital input (tell the amplifier which input you put your  
DVD digital audio into). See page V for this.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
OUT  
VIDEO  
S2 VIDEO  
PCM/  
DVD  
LD  
/
2
DTS  
/
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
R
L
RCA video cord  
RCA stereo cord  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
L
L
R
R
DVD player  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
(not a PCM-only output)  
optical cord  
MONITOR  
OUT1  
VIDEO INPUT  
RCA video cord  
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Quick Start Guide  
2 Speaker Connections  
Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left &  
right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this amplifier with fewer  
speakers. Hook up the speakers you have to the A speaker terminals on the back of the amplifier. If you only  
have two speakers hook them up as "FRONT." If you have three hook up the single speaker as "CENTER." Follow  
the diagram on p. 19 in order to hook up all your speakers. A center speaker is very important for watching films  
because the dialog comes from the center speaker in digital soundtracks. If you do not have a CENTER  
speaker you must tell the amplifier the CENTER channel is OFF or when you listen to digital soundtracks  
you won't hear any dialog. Use the instructions on page 32-33 in order to do this.  
Follow the diagram below to hook up an additional amplifier in order to use surround back speakers. These  
speakers are important to hear all the sound channels on new, eight channel home theater DVDs. The diagram  
below also explains how to hook up a subwoofer which provides realistic bass sounds.  
Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left  
terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the amplifier match those on the speakers.  
INPUT  
RCA audio cord  
Powered  
sub-woofer  
RCA stereo cord  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
Additional Amplifier (See p.20)  
SUB  
WOOFER  
L
R
R
L
SPEAKERS  
FRONT  
L
R
R
L (Single)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
Surround back  
speaker (Left)  
Surround back  
speaker (Right)  
3 Setting up the Remote Control & Unit  
1 Put the batteries in the REMOTE CONTROL.  
2 Plug the main unit into a wall outlet.  
3 Press the STANDBY/ON button to put the amplifier in ON mode.  
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Quick Start Guide  
4 Digital Input Assignment  
This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p. III.  
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1 Turn on the amplifier and your TV,  
press the AMP button on the  
remote control.  
2
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
TAPE 2  
FL  
MONITOR  
DIMMER  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2 Press the SUB button on the  
remote control.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
INPUT  
ATT.  
SPEAKER  
A/B  
LINE/  
TUNER  
CH  
TONE  
SELECT  
3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.  
TV  
CONTROL  
CH  
VCR2  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
LEVEL  
3
4 Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT  
button.  
BACK  
System Setup  
4
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
5 Press the DIGITAL IN 3 button  
which should correspond to the  
digital in jack you hooked your DVD  
up to (as in the optical digital  
connection diagram on p. III),  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
6 At the bottom of the remote  
control the functions available will  
appear. Press the DVD/LD button.  
5
VCR1  
7 Press the SETUP OK button.  
Hold the remote control pointed towards the  
amplifier until you see the “RECEIVED” display on  
the amplifier.  
If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup  
operations from the first step again.  
DIGITAL IN 3  
MD  
DIGITAL IN 1  
DVD  
VCR1  
6
LINE  
OFF  
DVD/LD  
VCR1  
7
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Quick Start Guide  
5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound  
1 Turn on the Amplifier, your TV, and the DVD player.  
2 Press the STANDARD button on the front panel for the basic surround  
sound setting.  
You can also press the remote control AMP button and then press the STANDARD button on that  
Amplifier MAIN screen.  
3 Press the DVD/LD button on the remote control.  
You should see "DVD/LD" in the display on the amplifier.  
4 Play a DVD.  
6 For Better Surround Sound  
1 Go through the entire "system setup" procedures as outlined on pages  
30-39 of this instruction manual.  
If you don't hook up any other components with digital audio or do so following the default settings of  
the amplifier (see p.14) you won't have to assign any more digital inputs, but many other adjustments  
will improve the sound tremendously.  
2 Experiment with the different sound settings offered with the 2/DTS/  
MPEG and DSP buttons.  
For more information see p.41-45.  
3 As mentioned above you should go through the "speaker setup" instructions  
on pages 30-39 to set up your speakers properly. If you don't do this you, at  
least, need to make sure the CENTER channel is turned off if you don't have a  
center speaker. Use the instructions on pages 30-33 to get the display below  
on your remote control.  
Center  
Sub  
Front  
R
(not hooked up)  
woofer  
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
Front  
L
+
+
THX  
FREE  
Surround  
R
Surround  
L
+
+
SETUP  
OK  
Surround back (not hooked up)  
If you don't have a center speaker press the CENTER button until the box  
appears empty. Then press the SETUP OK button to EXIT and go back to the  
System Setup screen.  
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Table of Contents  
HOME THX CINEMA modes ................................ 41  
ADVANCED THEATER modes .............................. 42  
DSP modes ............................................................ 43  
STEREO mode....................................................... 43  
Selecting a Sound Mode .......................................... 44  
Using surround sound ......................................... 44  
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS  
Sound ........................................................................ 45  
Playing Sources with Stereo Sound ....................... 46  
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ......... 47  
Reducing Noise During Playback ........................ 48  
Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode.............................. 48  
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode ............................ 49  
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control) .......... 49  
MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback ............................. 50  
MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting ................................ 50  
96kHz 24bit Performance ..................................... 50  
Direct Playback...................................................... 51  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display ............. 51  
Features .............................................. 8  
Before You Start ................................. 9  
Checking the Supplied Accessories .......................... 9  
How to Use This Manual ............................................ 9  
Preparing the Remote Control ................................... 9  
Loading the batteries.............................................. 9  
Remote Control Battery Alarm ............................ 10  
The Touch Pen & Lock .......................................... 10  
Remote Control Cushions .................................... 10  
Operating range of remote control unit.............. 10  
The PIONEER SR system:  
Operating other PIONEER components .............. 11  
Installing the Amplifier ............................................. 11  
Ventilation ............................................................. 11  
Opening the Front Panel .......................................... 11  
Connecting Your Equipment ............. 12  
Audio Components................................................... 12  
Cassette deck placement...................................... 12  
Digital Connections .................................................. 13  
Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player.... 14  
Digital Input Assignment ..................................... 14  
Video Components ................................................... 15  
Satellite TV Components ......................................... 16  
TV ............................................................................... 17  
Multi Channel Input (External Decoder) ................. 17  
Speakers .................................................................... 18  
Placing Your Speakers .............................................. 19  
Speaker placement ............................................... 19  
Connecting additional amplifiers ............................ 20  
Plugging In (Except for the UK model) ................... 20  
Remote Control  
of Other Components ........................ 52  
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other  
Components .............................................................. 52  
Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control .... 52  
Learning Mode: Programming Signals  
from Other Remote Controls ........................... 54  
Locking the Settings ................................................. 55  
Item Memo ................................................................ 56  
Key Rename .............................................................. 57  
Using Remote Control with Other Components .... 58  
DVD or LD player operations ............................... 58  
CD player operations ............................................ 59  
MD operations ...................................................... 60  
TV operations ........................................................ 61  
STB (satellite tuner) operations ........................... 62  
STB (CATV) operations......................................... 62  
Tuner operations................................................... 63  
Cassette deck operations ..................................... 64  
VCR operations ..................................................... 65  
Other screen for preset operations ..................... 65  
Displays & Controls ........................... 21  
Display ....................................................................... 21  
Front Panel ................................................................ 22  
Remote Control ......................................................... 24  
Basic Amplifier LCD Screens ................................... 25  
Amplifier MAIN screen ......................................... 25  
Amplifier SUB screen ........................................... 26  
Initial Set Up ....................................... 27  
On Screen Display .................................................... 27  
Switching video system between  
Using Other Functions....................... 66  
Recording from Audio Components ....................... 66  
Recording from Video Components ....................... 66  
Video Select .............................................................. 67  
Multi Operations ....................................................... 68  
Performing multi operations ............................... 69  
System OFF ............................................................... 70  
Using SYSTEM OFF .............................................. 71  
Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION .......................... 72  
Resetting the Remote Control ................................. 72  
PAL and NTSC .................................................. 27  
Setting Up the Remote Control ............................... 28  
Setting Up for Surround Sound .............................. 30  
DIGITAL INPUT SELECT ....................................... 31  
SPEAKER SETTING............................................... 32  
CHANNEL DELAY ................................................. 34  
CHANNEL LEVEL .................................................. 35  
CROSSOVER NETWORK ...................................... 37  
BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER ............................ 38  
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL .............................. 39  
DUAL MONO SETTING ............................................ 40  
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 73  
Dolby Digital.............................................................. 73  
MPEG Audio .............................................................. 73  
DTS ............................................................................ 74  
THX ............................................................................ 74  
Troubleshooting........................................................ 75  
Specifications ............................................................ 77  
Basic Playback .................................... 41  
Sound Modes ............................................................ 41  
STANDARD modes ............................................... 41  
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Features  
Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept  
The VSA-E08 amplifier is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This  
well-developed approach to amplifier circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been  
only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual amplifiers. The result is that the  
product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi  
channel sources and stereo sources as well. This amplifier is designed capture to a true reproduction of the  
intentions of a filmmaker or music producer at the time they were mastering the soundtrack in the studio. It  
incorporates 5 independent 130 watt built in power amplifiers, with high-performance Hex power Direct Power  
MOS FET output transistors. This construction provides improved linearity and accurate representation of each  
channel for true high fidelity reproduction from even the most demanding Dolby Digital and DTS program  
sources. In addition, the amplifier uses Direct Construction and a Direct Current Bus Bar to give the purest sound  
available. All these elements consolidated in one amplifier afford the listener a new surround sound experience  
in his or her home.  
Universal Player Compatibility  
This amplifier incorporates the latest technology and is able to handle cutting edge audio formats, like DVD  
Audio, which are just hitting the market. Its high compatibility offers a variety of inputs to decode all types of  
sources at the highest possible quality. The amplifier’s multi channel in connections lets you hook up eight  
discrete channels of audio. It also has multi channel direct inputs and the ability to decode the cutting edge  
formats.  
Decoding of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats  
Built into this amplifier is the latest in film sound format technology. This technology includes the recent THX  
SURROUND EX and HOME THX CINEMA surround modes which employ special processing to allow you to  
enjoy movie soundtracks with the same level of power and realism you experience in well-designed movie  
theaters. The THX SURROUND EX mode has been especially designed to incorporate surround back channels  
that some new source material uses. This amplifier has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and  
DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources, which are the standards of home theater today. It also offers component  
video terminals for the sharpest video transmission available to the consumer.  
“DTS”, "ES" and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc. Manufactured under licence from Digital  
Theater Systems, Inc.  
Manufactured under license from  
Lucasfilm Ltd. U.S. patent numbers  
5,043,970; 5,189,703; and/or 5,222,059.  
European patent number 0323830. Other  
U.S. and foreign patents pending.  
Lucasfilm and THX are registered  
trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. Surround EX  
is a trademark of Dolby Labs. Used under  
authorization.  
Advanced Theater Modes & DSP Surround Modes  
Advanced Theater modes enhance the sound of either film or music so a more dramatic effect can be achieved.  
The four modes are each designed to accentuate specific sound qualities, giving the listener a wide range of  
possibilities. DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your living  
room into seven different sonic environments when listening to music.  
Midnight Mode, Digital Noise Reduction & 7 Channel Tone Control  
The Midnight mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes,  
something that was previously impossible. Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to  
give you a clearer sound and the 7 channel tone control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel  
individually to suit your listening tastes.  
New LCD Touch Panel Remote Control  
This touch sensitive screen remote control is the latest in convenient technology. It's easily viewed screen can  
access a huge amount of different buttons. Instead of the old method where one button had to perform many  
tasks, this remote can instantly change screens, allowing one button to have just one, clearly marked purpose.  
This remote can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate setup  
codes or by using the learning function to teach the remote control new commands. In addition, you can  
personalize your remote control with the key rename and item memo functions so that it reflects your personal  
home set up. The remote also has a lock feature to make sure none of the settings are changed accidentally.  
The Energy-saving Design  
This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when the amplifier is in standby mode.  
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Before You Start  
Checking the Supplied Accessories  
Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.  
Touch pen  
(Attached to the back  
of the remote control)  
Cushion for  
Remote x 4  
“AA” IEC LR6  
batteries x 4  
Remote control unit  
Operating Instructions  
How to Use This Manual  
This manual is for the VSA-E08 Audio/Video Multi-  
Channel Amplifier.  
This manual is divided into three main sections which  
will tell you how to setup and use the unit :  
Playback“ on p.41. Doing the operations in “Remote  
Control of Other Components“ (p.52) is highly  
recommended so you can use this unit’s remote  
control for all your components. “Using Other  
Functions“ (p.66) explain the other possibilities of the  
amplifier.  
“Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving“ (p.73) provide  
detailed technical information and a troubleshooting  
guide.  
PREPARATION  
First carry out the tasks below in this “Before You  
Start“ section to prepare the remote control, then  
connect the amplifier to your other components as  
described in “Connecting Your Equipment“ (p.12-20).  
Take special care to connect your digital equipment  
like DVDs and LDs properly to be able to take  
advantage of the amplifier’s surround sound systems.  
To learn about a specific button, control, or indicator,  
see “Displays & Controls“ starting on p.21.  
The following marks and symbols are used throughout  
the manual:  
Provides additional information,  
memo  
precautions, and advice.  
SET UP  
Indicates a blinking button, indicator, or  
display.  
Performing the tasks in “Initial Set Up“ (from p.27) is  
essential to get proper surround sound.  
OPERATION  
To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic  
Indicates a steadily lit button, indicator, or  
display.  
Preparing the Remote Control  
Loading the batteries  
Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. The remote control uses a lot of power due to the  
LCD display so please use alkaline batteries. Depending on individual use you may have to change the batteries  
fairly often but most users should be able to get an average of 1-3 months of battery life. When you notice a  
decrease in the operating range or if the alarm sounds (see next page), replace all batteries with new ones.  
NOTE: After replacing the batteries, the touch panel will need re-adjusting (see p.28-29).  
“AA” IEC LR6  
batteries x 4  
1
2
3
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·
·
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·
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CAUTION!  
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions.  
• Never use new and old batteries together.  
• Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the marks in the battery case.  
• Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages. Do not use different batteries together.  
• When disposing of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public institution’s  
rules that apply in your country or area.  
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Remote Control Battery Alarm  
When the batteries get too weak to operate the remote control properly an alarm  
will sound and a warning screen will appear on the remote. Change the batteries as  
shown on the previous page.  
OK ?  
Change Battery !!  
SIZE AA, LR6  
The Touch Pen & Lock  
The touch pen is located in the back right-hand corner of the  
remote control. Take it out by sliding your finger along the bottom  
right edge of the remote control and then grasping the pen with  
thumb and forefinger.  
lock switch  
Touch pen  
The lock switch is located in the top right-hand corner on the back  
of the remote control. When this switch is set to LOCK you can’t  
use the buttons on the remote control. This is helpful to prevent  
you from mistakenly pushing a button. For normal use keep the  
switch set in USE.  
Remote Control Cushions  
Apply the cushions to the feet of the remote control as shown in the  
diagram right.  
Operating range of remote control unit  
The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the  
VSA-E08 is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward  
the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within  
the range shown right.  
Remote control may not function properly if:  
• There are obstacles between the remote control and the  
remote sensor.  
• Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the  
remote sensor.  
30  
30  
• The amplifier located near a device emitting infrared rays.  
• Operated simultaneously with another remote control which  
uses infrared rays.  
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Before You Start  
The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components  
Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the  
amplifier’s remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the amplifier. The amplifier then sends the  
remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.  
IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
IN  
CONTROL  
OUT  
Amplifier  
PIONEER component  
bearing the Î mark.  
Remote Control  
To CONTROL IN  
terminal of another  
PIONEER component  
bearing the Î mark.  
• You can also control PIONEER components (and those made by other manufacturers) by pointing the  
receiver's remote control directly at the respective component. This type of operation does not re-  
quire control cords. All you have to do is recall the appropriate the stored settings (see p. 52).  
• If you use a remote control hooked up via the CONTROL IN jack with a control cord, you won't be able  
to use this unit's remote control.  
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Installing the Amplifier  
Ventilation  
• When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radiation (at  
least 60 cm at the top, 10 cm at the rear, and 30 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided between  
the unit and walls or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance or causing  
malfunctions.  
• Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric having a thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or other  
covering.  
Anything that blocks ventilation will cause the internal temperature to rise, which may lead to breakdown or  
fire hazard.  
Opening the Front Panel  
To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and  
disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.  
Audio Components  
To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog  
connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks.  
Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of  
stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only  
need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs). To use DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound  
features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs (see p.13). We also  
recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/  
from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog components you must hook up your digital  
equipment with these analog connections. See p.13,14 for more on digital connections.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
ANALOG  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(PLAY)  
(REC)  
L
L
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
R
R
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
I
RE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
Recorder 1 (MD/Tape )  
Recorder 2 (MD/Tape )  
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
ANALOG  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
(PLAY)  
(REC)  
OOFER  
L
L
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
R
R
P
R
OUT  
REC  
MULTI CH IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
R
BACK  
PRE OUT  
If your turntable  
has a ground  
wire, connect it  
to the SIGNAL  
GND terminal.  
Turntable  
CD player  
ANALOG  
OUTPUT  
L
R
Please don't hook up any other component to the phono jacks other than a turntable. It could  
damage the equipment. If your turntable has a built-in amplifier please hook it up to the LINE IN or  
another input other than the PHONO.  
Cassette deck placement  
7 Audio cords  
Use audio cords (not supplied) to  
connect the audio components.  
Depending on where the cassette deck is  
placed, noise may occur during playback of  
your cassette deck which is caused by leakage  
flux from the transformer in the amplifier. If you  
experience noise, move the cassette deck  
farther away from the amplifier.  
Connect red plugs to  
R (right) and white  
plugs to L (left).  
L
R
Be sure to insert  
completely.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Digital Connections  
In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which are at the heart of home theater you need to  
make digital audio connections. You can do this by either a coaxial or an optical connection (you  
don’t need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some  
digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like  
(for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the amplifier). The VSA-E08 has  
two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs. A DVD/LD player or LD player  
should be connected to a digital jack and the special 2 RF jack (if the LD has one) as well as a pair  
of analog jacks (see the next page). If possible hook up your digital equipment in accordance with  
this amplifier's default settings, see Digital Input Assignment, below left, in order to do this.We also  
recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks in order to make recording  
from some digital sources which may be copy protected.  
Connect your digital components as shown below.  
There are two optical digital out jacks (the MD recorder is connected to one in the diagram below).  
If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and  
CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
(not a PCM-only output)  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
DVD player  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
IN  
PROUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
PB  
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
L
IN  
IN  
CD player  
TV tuner  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRO
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SUR
OUN
VCR2  
OUT  
P
R
OUT  
REC  
MULTI CH IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
MD  
/
CENTE
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
PRE OUT  
DIGITAL  
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
(REC)  
(PLAY)  
MD recorder  
7 Coaxial cords/Optical cables  
Coaxial cord  
(or standard  
video cord)  
Optical cable  
Commercially available digital audio  
coaxial cords (standard video cords can  
also be used) or optical cables (not  
supplied) are used to connect digital  
components to this amplifier.  
When you use optical digital input or  
output terminals, pull off the caps and  
insert the plugs. Be sure to insert  
completely.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player  
Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using both the 2 RF jack and either a coaxial or  
optical (you don't need to do both of these) digital connections. If your player has an 2 RF output  
this will ensure you can use all LDs (see p.15).  
We also recommend hooking up your digital components to analog audio jacks.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.  
2RF OUT  
(not a PCM-only output)  
(AC-3)(LD)  
DIGITAL OUT  
1
DVD/LD player  
2
3
or LD player  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
Y
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
1
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
OUT  
OUT  
S-VIDEO  
P
R
P
B
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
P
R
WOOFER  
P
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
R
OUT  
REC  
MULTI CH IN  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
L
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
R
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
Be sure to make either a digital coaxial or digital optical connection (pictured as DIGITAL  
jack 1 or DIGITAL jack 3 in this diagram) as well, but you DON'T need to make both.  
memo  
Also, be sure to assign the jacks to the proper component(s) with the DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT procedure (see p.31) if necessary. See the explanation on the left for details.  
Digital Input Assignment  
Unlike analog connections, the jacks for digital connections are not dedicated to one type of  
component, they can be used freely. Thus you must tell the amplifier what digital component in  
which jack so your components will be in sync with the names on the remote control buttons and  
the like. To avoid having to assign the digital inputs you can hook up your equipment in accordance  
with the amplifier's default settings.  
The default are:  
DIGITAL IN 1: DVD/LD  
DIGITAL IN 2: CD  
DIGITAL IN 3: MD  
DIGITAL IN 4: TV/SAT  
DIGITAL IN 5 VCR1  
AC-3 RF: DVD/LD  
You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/LD player only has an  
optical out jack on it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the  
VSA-E08's default setting. In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs. See DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT on p.31 in order to do this.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Video Components  
Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types  
of connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or  
composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you  
are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to  
see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use Dolby Digital/DTS you must hook up a digital  
input. It is also a good idea to hook up your DVD components with analog audio connections as  
well, since some DVDs may not have a digital audio track. To cover all possible laser discs a DVD/LD  
player or LD player requires an analog connection and two digital connections (a coaxial or optical  
and a specialized 2 RF connection shown at the very top of the first diagram below).  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the video signal.  
Connecting DVD/LD players  
2 RF  
OUT  
LD player only  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
COMPO-  
NENT  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
VIDEO  
OUT  
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE UT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
Y
L
IN  
P
B
R
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
S-VIDEO  
OUT  
OU
P
PB  
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPE
DVD/LD player  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
PR  
WOOFER  
P
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
(not a PCM-only output)  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
DIGITAL  
PCM/  
R
OUT  
REC  
If you hook up your DVD/LD  
player using component video  
connections be sure to select  
component video output on  
your DVD player as well. See  
you DVD manual for details.  
2
DIGITAL  
/
DTS  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
SURROUND  
BACK  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
MD  
/
L
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
R
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
OUT  
IN  
AUDIO  
(PLAY)  
AUDIO  
(REC)  
Connecting VCRs or DVRs  
L
L
R
R
AUDO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
SURR-  
VCR 1/DVR  
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
OUND  
R
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
IN  
P
B
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
2
OUT  
OUT  
PR  
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
IN  
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
AUDIO  
(PLAY)  
AUDIO  
(REC)  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
R
OUT  
REC  
L
L
R
CD  
IN  
ONITOR  
MULTI CH IN  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
R
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MOTOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
PRE OUT  
VCR 2  
R
L
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
7 Front  
memo  
VIDEO INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
If your video components have S-video jacks, you  
could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect  
them on the back of the amplifier. These jacks are  
labeled by the Japanese designation "S" on the  
VSA-E08 but they are simply S-video jacks.  
VIDEO INPUT  
V
L
R
However, if you use S-video cords for your video  
hook ups you must also hook up your TV with S-  
video connections. Conversely, if you use regular  
composite video cords for video hook ups, you  
should use them for your TV as well.  
Front video connections are accessed via the  
front panel input selector as "VIDEO."  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Satellite TV Components  
Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with  
either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but  
remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type  
of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. For the audio signal, order to use digital  
soundtracks (sometimes broadcast over digital satellite TV) you must hook up a digital input. Use  
either a coaxial or optical cables, it doesn't matter which (you don't need to use both). It's also a  
good idea to hook up your audio with analog cables (see below). This connection is called STEREO  
AUDIO OUT in the diagram.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
*The arrows indicate the direction of the TV signal.  
VIDEO  
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
R
L
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
Y
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
I
PRE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
L
S-VIDEO  
P
B
R
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
P
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB. W  
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
TV/Satellite tuner  
ANALOG  
STEREO  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
P
R
OUT  
REC  
MULTI CH IN  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
L
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
R
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
7 Analog audio/video cords  
Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to  
connect the video components and a video  
cord to connect the monitor TV.  
R
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs  
to L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.  
L
VIDEO  
Be sure to insert completely.  
7 Digital audio coaxial cords/  
Optical cable  
Digital audio  
coaxial cord  
(or standard  
video cord)  
Optical cables  
Commercially available digital audio  
coaxial cords (standard video cords can  
also be used) or optical cables (not  
supplied) are used to connect digital  
components to this amplifier.  
When you use optical digital input or  
output terminals, pull off the caps and  
insert the plugs. Be sure to insert  
completely.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
TV  
Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video, S-  
video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video  
component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you  
won't be able to see the picture.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S VIDEO  
R
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
VIDEO IN  
FRONT  
R
1
OUT  
OUT  
P
COMPO-  
NENT  
VIDEO  
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
Y
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
TV/monitor  
P
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
S-VIDEO  
P
B
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
R
OUT  
REC  
PR  
MULTI CH IN  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
D  
/
CENTER  
R
L
PE1/  
D-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
MONITOR  
PONO  
N  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUND  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
The COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jack can be used to get a TV picture but it doesn't show  
this receiver's on screen display (OSD).  
memo  
If you use S video cords to hook up a component the OSDs from the receiver will only be  
able to be seen on the S video out terminals.  
Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)  
In some cases you may want to have your source material (DVD, etc.) decoded externally. If you  
find you need a multi channel external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people  
this component is unnecessary (for more on this see p.50).  
Before making or changing the connections,switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
IN  
Components equipped with  
7.1 (5.1) channel analog output jack  
ANALOG  
PRE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
OUT  
OUT  
P
L
IN  
IN  
FRONT  
SURR-  
SUB  
SURR-  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
CENTER  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
OUND  
WOOFER  
OUND BACK  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
L
L
L
WOOFER  
P
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
N  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
R
R
R
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
R
REC  
MULTI CH IN  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Songle)  
SURROUD  
BACK  
PRE OUT  
R
L
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Speakers  
A full complement of eight speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone's home set up will  
vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSA-E08 will  
work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the diagram) but the amplifier is  
designed to be used with at least three speakers.  
One of the latest features of home theater is the use of SURROUND BACK speakers. These  
speakers add even great realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in Dolby  
Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. In order to be able to use these channels you must  
hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to an external amplifier and then connect that to the  
VSA-E08, as shown in the diagram below. If you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it  
up the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the amplifier.  
In general, make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on  
the left to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the  
amplifier match those on the speakers. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the  
power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet.  
The VSA-E08 has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full  
memo  
complement of surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems,  
only front speakers and the subwoofer will be audible. No sound will come from the  
center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down-mixed to the active  
speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just the B system you‘ll only  
hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be  
down-mixed to these two speakers.  
Please use speakers with a nominal impedance rated 6Ω-16Ω.  
For instructions explaining the speaker terminals see the next page.  
Powered  
sub-woofer  
Front  
speaker (A)  
(Left)  
Front  
speaker (A)  
(Right)  
TV/monitor  
Center  
speaker  
INPUT  
AC OUTLETS  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Surround  
speaker  
(Left)  
Surround  
speaker  
(Right)  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
IN  
1
1
IN  
2
2
IN  
3
4
IN  
5
IN  
IN  
PRE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
R
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 100W MAX  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX  
OUT  
OUT  
P
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRO
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
WOOFER  
SPEAKERS  
A
PLAY  
P
P
B
R
SURROUND  
N  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
FRONT  
CENTER  
B
FRONT  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
OUT  
REC  
CD  
IN  
MULTI CH IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
Songle)  
SROUND  
ACK  
R
L
E OUT  
Additional Amplifier (See p.20)  
Surround back  
speaker (Left)  
Surround back  
speaker (Right)  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
7 Speaker terminals  
3 Tighten  
2 Loosen speaker terminal  
1 Twist exposed wire  
and insert exposed wire.  
terminal.  
strands together.  
10mm  
Placing Your Speakers  
Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and  
tips given here are just a rough guide; be sure to read the instructions that come with your  
speakers.  
Speaker placement  
If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important.  
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all  
speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult  
your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers. Some speakers are designed to be  
floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which raise them off the floor.  
Front  
Left  
Front  
Right  
Center  
Sub  
Woofer  
Surround  
Left  
Surround  
Right  
Listening  
Position  
Surround Back Surround Back  
Left  
Right  
• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.  
memo  
• When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded  
speakers to prevent possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV  
screen. If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of  
the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.  
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center  
channel is localized at the TV screen.  
CAUTION:  
When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or  
some other suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external  
shocks such as earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging  
the speaker.  
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.  
• It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are  
installed farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers.  
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Connecting Your Equipment  
Connecting additional amplifiers  
To hook up surround back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier. Other than for that  
purpose this amplifier has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add  
additional amplifiers to every channel of your system. Make the connections shown below to add  
amplifiers to power your speakers.  
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
L
R
Surround channel amplifier  
Front channel amplifier  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
IN  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
VIDEO  
S
VIDEO  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
R
L
IN  
IN  
DVD  
LD  
/
ANALOG  
INPUT  
Y
2
(AC-3)  
RF IN  
1
2
3
4
5
IN  
IN  
IN  
2
IN  
IN  
RE OUT  
SURR-  
OUND  
R
L
R
TV  
SAT  
IN  
/
IN  
P
B
L
MULTI CH IN  
L
FRONT  
R
1
OUT  
OUT  
P
R
L
IN  
IN  
PCM  
/
2
/
DTS/ MPEG  
VCR1  
DVR  
/
FRONT  
DIGITAL  
MONITOR  
OUT  
R
L
Y
CENTER  
OUT  
OUT  
SUB  
ANALOG  
INPUT  
WOOFER  
P
B
R
PLAY  
IN  
IN  
Powered sub woofer  
TAPE2  
MONITOR  
SURR-  
OUND  
VCR2  
OUT  
P
R
OUT  
REC  
MULTI CH IN  
CD  
IN  
MONITOR  
PLAY  
OUT  
1
SURROUND  
BACK  
MD  
/
ANALOG  
INPUT  
CENTER  
R
L
TAPE1/  
CD-R  
LINE/  
TUNER  
IN  
IN  
REC  
SUB  
Center channel amplifier  
(mono)  
WOOFER  
OUT  
CONTROL  
MONITOR  
PHONO  
IN  
AUDIO  
OUT  
2
R
L
(Sngle)  
URROUND  
BACK  
RE OUT  
R
L
ANALOG  
INPUT  
L
R
Surround back channel  
amplifier  
You can use the additional amplifier on the surround back channels for a single speaker  
as well. In this case plug the amplifier into the L (SINGLE) terminal only.  
memo  
We suggest using a Pioneer M-10X or A-509R amplifier as your additional amp.  
Plugging In (Except for the UK model)  
Up to three components can be powered from this amplifier. Two of the outlets are switched, which  
means that power is switched on and off with the amplifier. The third is unswitched, which means  
that power is delivered so long as the amplifier is plugged in.  
Before making or changing the connections,switch off the power and disconnect the power cord  
from the AC outlet.  
AC OUTLETS  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Caution!  
D/LD  
TV/SAT  
IN  
Power consumption of any equipment con-  
nected to the switched power outlets should  
not exceed 100 W (0.8A).  
SWITCHED  
TOTAL 100W MAX  
UNSWITCHED  
100W MAX  
T
MONITOR  
OUT  
Power consumption of any equipment con-  
nected to the unswitched power outlet should  
not exceed 100 W (0.8A).  
SPEAKERS  
A
SURROUND  
FRONT  
CENTER  
B
FRONT  
R
L
R
L
R
L
TI CH IN  
ROUND  
To avoid overheating, fire risk and possible  
malfunction, do not connect high-wattage  
appliances such as heaters, irons, monitors or  
TV sets to this units AC outlets.  
ACK  
L
ROUND  
ACK  
L
(Single)  
E
OUT  
Disconnect the amplifier from the power outlet  
when it's not in regular use, for example,  
when on vacation.  
Caution !  
Do not connect a monitor or TV to this unit's AC  
OUTLETS.  
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Displays & Controls  
Display  
All the display information is explained and/or referenced here.  
1
2
4
3
5
7
8
9
12  
6
10  
11  
13  
SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT DSP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
PRO LOGIC  
SELECT  
OVER  
H.P  
ANALOG SP AB  
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
dB  
AC-3RF  
TAPE 2  
MPEG  
AUTO  
AC-3DTS MPEG  
L
C
R
LFE  
LS  
S
RS  
14  
1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators  
Light to indicate the input signal you selected  
of the source signal.  
5 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.49)  
Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on.  
6 H.P (headphones)  
ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are  
assigned.  
DIGITAL : Lights when digital audio signals are  
selected.  
AC-3 RF : Lights when AC-3 RF signals are  
assigned.  
AUTO : Lights when the receiver is set to select  
the input signal automatically.  
Lights when headphones are connected to the  
PHONES jack (speakers systems A and B both  
turn off automatically).  
7 MIDNIGHT indicator (See p.48)  
Lights when the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode  
is on.  
8 DSP indicator (See p.43-45)  
Light when a DSP or Advanced Theater modes  
are selected.  
2 Program Format indicators  
AC-3 : Lights when a source with Dolby Digital  
signals is played.  
9 STEREO indicator  
DTS : Lights when a source with DTS audio  
signals is played.  
MPEG: Blinks when the MPEG mode is selected,  
and lights when a source with MPEG audio signals  
is played.  
Lights when a STEREO mode is selected.  
10 Function indicator  
Displays the function.  
11 2/dts/MPEG mode indicators  
2 DIGITAL : When the 2/dts mode on the  
amplifier is on, this indicator lights to indicate  
playback of a Dolby Digital signal. However, 2  
PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of  
Dolby Digital.  
For Dolby Digital or DTS sources, these  
indicators change according to which channels  
are active in the source. When all three LS (left  
surround), S (surround) and RS (right surround)  
light at the same time it means a Source with  
Surround EX or DTS-ES flag is being used.  
2 PRO LOGIC : When the 2/dts mode on the  
amplifier is on, this indicator lights during 2  
channel playback. ( Both B or A+B speaker  
systems turn off automatically when headphones  
are plugged.)  
L – Left front channel.  
C – Center channel.  
R – Right front channel.  
LS – Left surround channel.  
S – Surround channel (mono).  
RS – Right surround channel.  
LFE – Low Frequency Effects channel.  
DTS : Lights when DTS signals are input.  
THX: Lights when the HOME THX CINEMA mode  
is selected.  
MPEG: Lights when MPEG signals are input.  
12 MASTER VOLUME indication  
3 Analog level indicators  
Displays current volume level.  
OVER – When the source signal is analog, this  
lights if the signal is in danger of distorting.  
Press INPUT ATT on the remote control to  
lower the signal level.  
13 TAPE 2 indicator  
Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on.  
14 Character display  
ATT – Lights when INPUT ATT is used to  
reduce the level of the analog source signal.  
Displays sound modes, general information,  
4 Speaker indicators  
Light to indicate the current speaker system, A  
and/or B.  
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Displays & Controls  
Front Panel  
All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push  
gently on the lower third of the panel.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER  
N∫z¿x?˘  
INPUT  
STANDBY/ON  
DSP  
MODE  
SELECTOR  
STEREO/  
STANDBY  
DIRECT  
/DTS/MPEG  
FL  
DIMMER  
THX CINEMA ADVANCED  
STANDARD  
— OFF _ ON  
MASTER  
VOLUME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MD/TAPE1/  
CD-R  
CD  
VIDEO  
VCR 1/DVR VCR 2  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
PHONO  
CHANNEL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
SIGNAL  
EFFECT/  
MULTI CH  
INPUT  
TONE  
-
LOUDNESS  
NR  
SELECT CH SELECT  
-
+
VIDEO INPUT  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
R
PHONES  
VIDEO  
SELECT MONITOR  
TAPE 2  
SPEAKERS  
BASS  
+
-
TREBLE  
+
5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT  
MIN  
MAX  
10  
11  
12  
13 14 15  
16  
17  
1
STANDBY/ON button  
2/ DTS/ MPEG buttons (See p.41-45, 73-  
74)  
Press to switch the amplifier ON or into  
STANDBY mode.  
THX CINEMA – Cycles through the THX  
CINEMA, THX SURRROUND EX or THX AUTO  
sound modes. If you have THX-certified  
speaker setup or want to re-create a THX-style  
sound environment. It is also appropriate for  
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG  
sources. Those with surround back speakers  
can use all three THX modes, those without  
can only use the THX CINEMA mode.  
STANDBY indicator  
Lights when the amplifier is in STANDBY  
mode. (Please note that this amplifier con-  
sumes a small amount of power [1.0 W] in the  
standby mode.)  
_ ON/ — OFF button  
If the button is OFF (—), the power of the  
amplifier is shut off and the STANDBY/ON  
button on the amplifier or the remote control do  
not function. Pressing the button again will  
turn the amplifier ON (_) and the amplifier  
enters the standby mode. In the standby mode,  
you can turn on the amplifier using the STAND-  
BY/ON button on the amplifier or the remote  
control.  
ADVANCED – Use to select one of the four  
Advanced Theater modes. Use to create certain  
types of sound environments when listening to  
Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG  
sources.  
STANDARD – Use for pure decoding of multi  
channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby  
Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources. Each press  
toggles between STANDARD and STANDARD  
7.1 mode (for use with SURROUND BACK  
speakers) and STANDARD auto (the amplifier  
chooses the appropriate STANDARD mode).  
Those with surround back speakers can use all  
three STANDARD modes, those without can  
only use the STANDARD mode.  
2 DSP MODE button (See p.43)  
Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.  
(HALL 1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1,  
or THEATER 2, 5/7 CH STEREO). Use these  
modes to produce surround sound from  
standard (two channel) stereo sources and  
create different listening environments.  
3 MULTI CH INPUT (See p.50)  
Use to hook up an external component that can  
decode other types of signals and input them  
into the VSA-E08.  
STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.43,46,51)  
Switches the amplifier into STEREO mode if it  
was in a different sound mode (like DSP  
MODE) or toggles between DIRECT and  
STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode  
see p.43.  
DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls,  
DIGITAL NR, LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT and  
channel level for the most accurate reproduc-  
tion of a program source.  
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VIDEO – Video camera (etc.) connected to the  
VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.  
VCR1/DVR – Video cassette recorder connect-  
ed to VCR1/DVR inputs.  
VCR 2 – Video cassette recorder or other  
component connected to VCR 2 inputs.  
4 TONE control buttons  
TONE button  
This button has two functions. Firstly, it  
switches between TONE ON and TONE  
BYPASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry.  
Secondly, you need to press the button before  
using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust  
the BASS & TREBLE (cannot be used in THX or  
MULTI CH IN modes).  
10 PHONES jack  
Connect headphones for private listening (no  
sound will be heard through the speakers).  
CHANNEL SELECT button  
11 VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.15)  
S-VIDEO : Video input for connecting a video  
camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out.  
Switches the tone adjust controls between the  
FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SUR-  
ROUND BACK speakers. You can then use the  
BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the  
sound.  
VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for connect-  
ing a video camera, etc. that has standard  
video/audio outputs.  
BASS (–/+) buttons (See p.49)  
Use to adjust low frequencies.  
12 SPEAKERS (A/B) button  
Use to select the speaker system. A is the  
primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up  
to the A system. A & B setting only plays the  
front speakers of both the A & B systems and  
the sub-woofer. Multi channel sources will be  
down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will  
be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers  
connected to the B system and multi channel  
sources will be down-mixed to these two  
speakers. The button cycles through the  
speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.  
TREBLE (–/+) buttons (See p.49)  
Use to adjust the high frequencies.  
5 LOUDNESS button (See p.49)  
Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.  
Can not be used in THX, MULTI CH IN.  
DIGITAL NR button (See p.48)  
Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (cannot be  
used in THX CINEMA and MULTI CH IN mode).  
SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.47)  
Use to select the type of signal being input into  
the amplifier. Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly  
to select one of the following:  
13 VIDEO SELECT button  
Switches the amplifier between the various  
types of video input.  
ANALOG – To select an analog signal.  
DIGITAL – To select a optical or coaxial digital  
signal.  
14 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.66)  
Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.)  
connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/  
outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as  
it's being made.  
AC-3 RF – To select an 2 RF signal.  
AUTO – This is the default. If there are analog,  
digital and 2 RF signals input, the receiver  
automatically selects the 2 RF signal. If there  
are analog and digital signals input the digital  
will be selected.  
15 EFFECT/CHANNEL SELECT LEVEL(–/+)  
buttons  
EFFECT : Use these buttons to increase or  
decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP  
or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount  
of effect is increased in a DSP/Advanced  
Theater mode, the characteristics of that mode  
become stronger and more noticeable. The  
scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default  
setting. First turn on the DSP or ADVANCED  
Theater you want (by pressing the DSP MODE/  
ADVANCED button until you get the mode) and  
then increase or decrease the amount of effect.  
6 Display (See page 21)  
7 Remote sensor  
Point the remote control toward the remote  
sensor to operate the amplifier.  
8 FL DIMMER button (See p.51)  
Use to adjust the brightness of the main  
display.  
9 INPUT SELECTOR dial  
CHANNEL : You may want to adjust the  
channels when listening to some sound  
sources. Use this button to select the channel  
you want to adjust.  
–/+ : Use these buttons to select the amount of  
effect in a sound mode or to adjust the channel  
level when making surround sound settings.  
Turn to select a source component. The source  
indicators show the current component:  
DVD/LD – DVD player or Laser Disc player.  
TV/SAT– TV or satellite tuner.  
CD – Compact Disc player.  
MD/TAPE1/CD-R – Tape deck, Mini Disc  
recorder or CD recorder connected to MD/  
TAPE 1/CD-R inputs/outputs.  
16 Source indicators  
Shows the source currently selected.  
LINE/TUNER – FM/AM tuner.  
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Displays & Controls  
Remote Control  
These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the amplifier. Since the screen on this  
LCD remote control changes when you select a different function, explanations of buttons for controlling other  
components/functions can be found in the sections for those components/functions.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
use  
lock  
TV  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
–
7
8
VOL +  
VOL –  
LINE1  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
memo  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
–
To turn on the remote control  
touch it anywhere on the screen  
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
-
~
=
0
9
FUNCTION : Press TV FUNC to select the TV for  
remote control operation.  
CH +/– : Use these buttons to change the channel  
of the TV.  
VOL +/– : Press to control the volume of the TV.  
1
STANDBY/ON button  
Press to turn power of the amplifier on or to  
STANDBY (off).  
2 AMP button  
Press to switch the remote control into amplifier  
mode or to get amplifier screens.  
8 FUNCTION button  
Press to select a source. The button will cycle  
through all the possible sources.  
3 Function buttons  
These buttons are the basic controls that switch  
the mode of the amplifier and allow you to control  
your other components.  
9 MASTER VOLUME button  
Use to raise or lower the volume of the amplifier.  
DVD/LD: Press to switch the remote control into  
DVD/LD mode.  
TV/SAT: Press to switch the remote control into  
TV/SAT (satellite tuner) mode.  
VCR 1: Press to switch the remote control into  
VCR 1 mode.  
VCR 2: Press to switch the remote control into  
VCR 2 mode.  
MD/TAPE 1: Press to switch the remote control  
into MD/TAPE 1 mode.  
CD: Press to switch the remote control into CD  
mode.  
LINE/TUNER: Press to switch the remote control  
into LINE/TUNER mode.  
0 MUTING button  
Press to mute or restore the volume.  
- SYSTEM OFF button (see p.70-71)  
This button turns off components in two ways.  
First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER  
components. Secondly, any component that has  
programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings will  
be turned off.  
For example : If you programmed power off in the  
SYSTEM OFF settings for your TV and VCR,  
pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off  
these components even if they are not PIONEER  
products.  
TV CONTROL: Press so that the remote control  
can operate the TV CONTROL commands.  
= MULTI OPERATION button  
Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION  
mode. See p.68-69 for how to program and use  
the MULTI OPERATION mode.  
4
REMOTE CONTROL screen (See p.25-26)  
5 REMOTE SETUP button.  
~ 5˜∞(BACK LIGHT on/off)˜2˜3˜ENTER  
Use to customize the remote control functions  
and the remote control itself. (See “Remote  
Control of Other Components“ starting on p.52)  
buttons  
These buttons can be used for a variety of  
operations. In the SYSTEM SETUP menu, the  
5˜∞ buttons can be used to adjust CHANNEL  
DELAY or CHANNEL LEVEL.  
6 LOCK switch  
Use to lock the remote control so it doesn't turn  
on by accident. For normal use keep it set in USE.  
The 5˜∞ buttons, pressed simultaneously, can be  
use to lock or unlock a setting (see p.55).  
These buttons are also used to control the DVD  
menu for the DVD remote control screen. If the  
reomte control is in the REMOTE SETUP mode  
you can use the ∞ button to adjust the  
BACKLIGHT (see p.29).  
7 TV CONTROL buttons  
The following buttons are used to control the TV  
only and can be used once they are preset to  
control your TV.  
STANDBY/ON : Press to turn the power of the  
TV on/off.  
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Displays & Controls  
Basic Amplifier LCD Screens  
Amplifier MAIN Screen  
1
-
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
2
DSP  
STEREO  
3
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
4
4
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
0
5
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
LOUDNESS  
9
7
8
6
1 Amplifier MAIN button  
8 2/dts/MPEG buttons (See p.41-45,73-  
Press this button to select the main amplifier  
screen (above) when the remote control is on the  
sub amplifier screen.  
74)  
Press these buttons to put the amplifier in the  
selected surround sound mode. For more  
information on the modes see p.41-45.  
2 STEREO button (See p.43,46,51)  
Switches the amplifier into STEREO mode if it  
9 SIGNAL SELECT button (See p.47)  
Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of  
the following:  
was in a different sound mode (like ADVANCED  
THEATER or THX CINEMA) or toggles between  
DIRECT and STEREO mode.  
ANALOG : To select an analog signal.  
DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/  
SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2).  
AC-3 RF : To select an 2 RF signal (DVD/LD, TV/  
SAT, VCR 1, VCR 2).  
3 DSP button (See p.43)  
Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.  
AUTO : This is the default. If there are analog,  
digital and 2 RF signals input, the amplifier  
automatically selects the 2 RF signal. If there are  
analog and digital signals input the digital will be  
selected.  
4 DIRECT FUNCTION on/off indicator  
(See p.72)  
These dots indicate weather the DIRECT  
FUNCTION is on or off for the function (DVD/LD,  
CD, etc.) they point to.  
0 MULTI CH IN button (See p.50)  
Use to hook up an external component that can  
decode other types of signals and input them into  
the VSA-E08.  
5 MIDNIGHT button (See p.48)  
Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or  
off (for all modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).  
6 DIGITAL NR button (See p.48)  
Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (for all modes  
except THX and MULTI CH IN).  
- EFFECT +/– button  
Use these buttons to increase or decrease the  
amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced  
Theater mode. When the amount of effect is  
increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the  
characteristics of that mode become stronger and  
more noticeable. The scale ranges from 10-90 with  
70 as the default setting. First turn on the DSP/  
Advanced Theater mode you want (by pressing the  
DSP/Advanced Theater button until you get the  
mode) and then increase or decrease the amount  
of effect.  
7 LOUDNESS button (See p.49)  
Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off (for all  
modes except THX and MULTI CH IN).  
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Displays & Controls  
Amplifier SUB Screen  
1
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
TAPE 2  
FL  
2
3
4
MONITOR  
DIMMER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
8
INPUT  
ATT.  
SPEAKER  
A/B  
CH  
TONE  
SELECT  
CH  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
LEVEL  
6
7
5
1 Amplifier SUB button  
6 CH LEVEL button (See 35-36)  
Use this feature to adjust the level of individual  
speakers during playback of a source.  
Press this button to select the sub amplifier screen  
(above) when the remote control is on the main  
amplifier screen.  
7 SYSTEM SET UP button  
2 TAPE 2 MONITOR button (see p.66)  
Selects the tape deck (or MD recorder, etc.)  
connected to the TAPE 2 MONITOR inputs/  
outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it's  
being made.  
Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For  
more information see “Setting for Surround  
Sound“ starting on p. 30.  
8 TONE control buttons  
TONE button  
3 FL DIMMER button (See p.51)  
Use to adjust the brightness of the main  
display.  
This button has two functions. Firstly, it  
switches between TONE on and TONE BY-  
PASS, which bypasses the tone circuitry.  
Secondly, you need to press the button before  
using the CHANNEL SELECT buttons to adjust  
the BASS & TREBLE.  
4 INPUT ATT button  
Use to lower the input level of an analog signal  
that is too powerful, thus causing the amplifier to  
distort (the overload indicator will be flashing  
furiously).  
CH SELECT button  
Switches the tone adjust controls between the  
FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and  
SURROUND BACK speakers. You can then use  
the BASS and TREBLE controls to adjust the  
sound.  
5 SPEAKER A/B button  
Use to select the speaker system. A is the  
primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up  
to the A system. A & B setting only plays the  
front speakers of both the A & B systems and  
the sub-woofer. Multi channel sources will be  
down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will  
be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers  
connected to the B system and multi channel  
sources will be down-mixed to these two  
speakers. The button cycles through the  
speaker systems as follows: A]B]A&B]off.  
BASS & TREBLE (+/–) buttons (See  
p.49)  
Use to adjust the high and low frequencies.  
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Initial Set Up  
On Screen Display  
There are a number of possible ways to hook up the amplifier to your video components, like a DVD player, and  
hook up to your amplifier to your TV, but some of them won't allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit.  
To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules.  
1 Always use the same type of video cords to hook up your video components to the amplifier as you use to  
hook up the amplifier and your TV. For example, if you use composite video cords to hook up your DVD and  
the amplifier, use composite video cords to hook up the amplifier to your TV. If you use S video cords to hook  
up your DVD and the amplifier, use S video cords to hook up the amplifier to your TV.  
2 Always make sure your TV is set to the appropriate input channel (for example, video 1). Your TV may have a  
number of input channels and if you don't select the proper one you won't be able to use this receiver's on-  
screen display, or, in fact, see any picture from this amplifier at all. If you are unsure how to choose an input  
channel for your TV, refer to the manual which came with your TV.  
You might, for example, use both composite and S video cords to hook up your video components with this  
amplifier and then use composite video cords to hook up this amplifier to your TV. This arrangement would still  
NOT let you see the on screen displays from this amplifier on your TV. The best idea is just to use one type of  
video cord for all your video component and TV hook ups.  
Switching video system between PAL and NTSC  
This amplifier is able to use two types of video systems for its OSD (on screen display) either PAL or NTSC. If  
you don't match the system on the amplifier with your home system no OSD will appear on your TV. The default  
setting is PAL. If you use this system you don't need to make any settings here. People with multi-system TVs,  
don’t need to worry about changing the setting. If necessary, follow the instructions below to switch the type of  
video system.  
1 Put the amplifier in the STANDBY  
mode.  
2 While holding down the LOUDNESS  
button press the STANDBY/ON  
button.  
The video system type will change depending on the  
state the receiver was previously in. The new type,  
STANDBY/ON  
either PAL or NTSC, will appear in the display. It will  
be shown for about seven seconds and then the  
receiver returns to normal operating mode.  
To change the video system type again repeat steps 1  
and 2.  
Make sure you press the LOUDNESS button, using  
others buttons may change this receiver’s settings.  
LOUDNESS  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
dB  
When a PAL system is selected  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
dB  
When a NTSC system is selected  
When using the PAL setting the OSD does not get  
displayed in color.  
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Initial Set Up  
Setting Up the Remote Control  
Since this remote is based on LCD screens, you should try and get used to the touch-sensitive nature of the  
buttons as well as the way in which different screens control different operations. You can move between the  
different screens with the function buttons on the left and right and/or certain buttons within each screen. The  
BACK button will always return the remote control to the previous screen. In the explanations below you must  
complete the TOUCH PANEL ADJUSTMENT setup to use the remote control properly. After that you can adjust  
various basic settings to suit your personal preferences.  
1
1 Press REMOTE SETUP on the  
remote control.  
2
BACK  
Remote Setup  
Access to the different setup modes appear on your  
remote control screen.  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
2 Press the LCD COMMANDER  
button.  
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
The different types of possible adjustments will  
appear on the screen.  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
3 Since you must first align the touch  
panel to make sure the remote  
control responds properly when you  
touch it, press the TOUCH PANEL  
ADJUSTMENT button.  
3
BACK  
LCD Commander  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
TOUCH PANEL  
ADJUSTMENT  
BACK LIGHT ON  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
4 Press each cross point in the middle  
to align the remote control touch  
panel with the LCD panel  
underneath.  
LCD CONTRAST  
LINE/  
TUNER  
LCD TIMER : 10 SEC  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
OFF  
1
2
BEEP  
3
This adjustment will make sure your remote control is  
calibrated correctly.  
When you've touched all four cross points the screen  
will show the word "COMPLETE" and automatically  
return to the LCD COMMANDER screen.  
BACK  
BACK  
Touch Panel Adjust  
Touch Panel Adjust  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
4
TOUCH CROSS POINT  
COMPLETE  
LINE/  
TUNER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
VCR2  
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5 Decide which other adjustments  
you‘d like to make and press those  
buttons. The different possibilities  
are:  
BACKLIGHT : The backlight button let’s you choose  
weather or not you want to have the backlight for this  
LCD screen on or off. If you leave it on the screen is  
easier to see but the remote consumes more power.  
In a dark room you can simply push the REMOTE  
SETUP button and then use the ∞ button to turn on  
the BACKLIGHT.  
use  
lock  
TV  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
–
VOL+  
VOL–  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
LCD CONTRAST: You can lighten or darken the  
contrast on the remote control screen. Use the – /+  
buttons to change the contrast.  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
LCD TIMER: In order to save the battery a timer will  
automatically turn the remote control off after a set  
amount of time if no commands are entered. You can  
choose how long the idle remote control will stay on  
before the timer turns it off. You can set this function  
in a range of 5-60 seconds. The default setting is 10  
seconds. Use the – /+ buttons to adjust the number of  
seconds for the timer setting.  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
5 (BACK LIGHT)  
(SYSTEM SETUP screens and REMOTE SETUP  
screens, as well as the screens within those  
operations, are all fixed to stay on 60 seconds. If no  
command is entered they will turn off after 60  
seconds.)  
BEEP: When you have sent a command (pushed a  
button) the remote control will beep once. You can  
choose the sound of the beep from three different  
possibilities here by pushing the appropriate button  
(1,2,3). You can also turn the beep sound off.  
5
6
BACK  
LCD Commander  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
TOUCH PANEL  
BACK LIGHT ON  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
ADJUSTMENT  
LCD CONTRAST  
5
LINE/  
TUNER  
LCD TIMER : 10 SEC  
OFF  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
1
2
BEEP  
3
6 When you are finished with the  
adjustments you can press the  
BACK button repeatedly to go back  
to the AMPLIFIER screen. You can  
also simply push the AMP button to  
go back to the AMPLIFIER MAIN  
screen.  
5
You can press BACK anytime to go back a screen  
or repeatedly to escape this set up mode.  
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Initial Set Up  
Setting Up for Surround Sound  
To ensure the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up operations. You only need to make  
these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers,  
etc.). These set up operations use your TV to display the settings and choices so be sure your TV and amplifier  
are properly hooked up.  
1 Turn on the amplifier and your TV,  
1
2
press the AMP on the remote  
control.  
use  
lock  
TV  
CONTROL  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
Make sure your TV is set to the amplifier.  
FUNCTION  
DSP  
STEREO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
–
EFFECT  
/ dts/MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
2 Press the SUB button on the  
amplifier screen.  
THEATER  
VOL+  
VOL–  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
TV  
CONTROL  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VCR2  
DIGITAL  
NR  
FUNCTION  
LOUDNESS  
MASTER VOLUME  
3 Press the SYSTEM SETUP button.  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
Access to the different set up modes appear on your  
remote control screen. These set up possibilities will  
also appear on your TV.  
ENTER  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
4 Follow the order below to set up  
your speakers for surround sound.  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
In each mode, the current settings are displayed  
automatically. We suggest you adjust all these  
settings when you first hook up the amplifier. That  
gets them out of the way and you won't need to  
return to this setting mode unless you change your  
home set up by adding new speakers (etc.).  
DIGITAL INPUT SELECT (See p.31)  
REMOTE  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SETUP  
TAPE 2  
FL  
MONITOR  
DIMMER  
MD/TAPE1  
BASS  
TREBLE  
CD  
INPUT  
ATT.  
SPEAKER  
A/B  
LINE/  
TUNER  
CH  
TONE  
SELECT  
TV  
CONTROL  
CH  
VCR2  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
In order to use your digital components you must match  
the numbered digital input buttons with the numbered  
digital jacks used by your digital components.  
SPEAKER SETTING (See p.32-33)  
Use to specify the type and number of speakers you  
connected.  
CHANNEL DELAY (See p.34)  
LEVEL  
3
BACK  
System Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
4
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
You must add distance settings to all your speakers  
for the most realistic surround sound. Adding a slight  
delay to some speakers enhances sound separation  
and is particularly important for achieving a surround  
sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from  
your listening position to your speakers to add the  
proper delay.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
CHANNEL LEVEL (See p.35-36)  
Use to balance the volumes of your different speakers.  
CROSSOVER NETWORK (See p.37)  
This feature lets you select which bass frequencies  
will be sent to the subwoofer or front speakers when  
set to large.  
BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER (See p.38)  
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low  
bass tones. Set the bass peak level as needed to  
prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the  
sound from the speakers.  
DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (See p.39)  
This feature makes possible excellent surround sound  
effects when listening to Dolby Digital sources at low  
volumes.  
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When you press SETUP OK to complete one of  
the settings explained on the right, a mark  
consisting of four curved lines appears on the  
top right of the remote control. This means the  
remote control is sending the commands to  
the amplifier. If the amplifier has gotten the  
commands the word “received” appears in the  
display on the amplifier. During this process  
you must keep the remote control pointed at  
the amplifier so the command can be  
communicated from the remote control to the  
amplifier. To cancel press the BACK button,  
you will return to the SYSTEM SETUP menu.  
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Initial Set Up  
DIGITAL INPUT SELECT  
In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital  
components you connected. Match the DIGITAL IN buttons 1-5 with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with  
what component is hooked up to each digital jack. Check the digital terminal numbers on the back of the  
amplifier to make certain what component is in which jack (if necessary, see p.10 for more on digital  
connections). Note that you can only assign a function (like DVD/LD) once after that it will disappear from the  
choices from which you can assign buttons. The last button, the AC-3 RF button, is specifically for a DVD/LD or  
LD player with an 2 RF output. If you connected one of these components match this button to the  
component. If continuing from the previous page go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting  
Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
1 Press the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT  
BACK  
System Setup  
1
button.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
2 Press the DIGITAL IN button you  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
want to assign.  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
3 At the bottom of the LCD screen the  
functions available will appear.  
Press the button of the function you  
want to assign to the selected  
DIGITAL IN button.  
2
6
This procedure assigns a digital function to the  
DIGITAL IN. If you asssign a function (for example  
DVD/LD) that has already been assigned to another  
button the new button will get the function and the  
old one will automatically turn to OFF. This is because  
one function cannot be assigned twice.  
VCR1  
If a digital jack has nothing connected to it set the  
corresponding button to OFF.  
4 Repeat step 2 & 3 until all the digital  
in buttons correspond to the  
components you connected.  
VCR1  
5 If you hooked up a component to  
the AC-3 RF channel use steps 2 & 3  
to assign a function to it.  
3
5
LINE  
6 Press the SETUP OK button to  
return the SYSTEM SETUP mode.  
OFF  
Hold the remote control pointed towards the amplifier  
until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the  
amplifier.  
If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup  
operations from the first step again.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
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•
For the DIGITAL IN 1-5 buttons you can choose  
between DVD/LD, CD, TV/SAT, MD/TAPE 1/CD-  
R, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2 functions.  
For the AC-3 RF button you can choose between  
DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VCR 1/DVR and VCR 2  
functions. Remember, if you have a DVD/LD  
player or LD player you should hook it up to the  
analog and digital jacks in addition to the 2 RF  
connection described here.  
These settings will be displayed on your TV. (The  
settings pictured here are the default settings.)  
Digital-In Select  
Digital-1  
Digital-2  
Digital-3  
Digital-4  
Digital-5  
AC-3 RF  
[DVD/LD]  
[
[
CD  
MD  
]
]
[TV/SAT ]  
[ VCR 1 ]  
[DVD/LD]  
L
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SPEAKER SETTING  
The following steps show you how to select the correct set up for the type and number of speakers you  
connected. If continuing from DIGITAL INPUT SELECT go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 on p.30  
first.  
BACK  
System Setup  
1 Press the SPEAKER SETTING  
DIGITAL INPUT  
button.  
SELECT  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
1
2 Select the THX or FREE setting.  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
If you connected a complete set of THX speakers  
Press THX. After that you only need to select the  
number of SURROUND BACK speakers you have  
(Step 3-5 below). Press the diagram of the  
SURROUND BACK speakers to cycle through the  
three choices: one, two or none and choose number  
you have. Then go to step four.  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
«
If you do not have a THX speaker set up  
Press FREE and follow the instructions below.  
3-2 3-3 3-1  
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
3-1  
+
+
+
3 Specify the number and type of  
speakers you connected by pressing  
on the speakers in the diagram.  
THX  
2
3-4  
FREE  
3-4  
+
+
1 Select Large (three dots) or small (two dots) for the  
front speakers depending on whether your front  
speakers can handle low bass sounds and whether  
or not you hooked up a subwoofer.  
+
+
SETUP  
OK  
2 Select or deselect center speaker depending on  
whether or not you hooked one up. Also choose  
the size, large or small.  
3-5  
3 Select or deselect subwoofer depending on  
whether or not you hooked one up. Also select  
PLUS if you have a subwoofer and want extra bass  
sound.  
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4 Select or deselect surround speakers depending  
on whether or not you hooked them up. Also  
choose large or small.  
5 Select or deselect surround back speakers depend-  
ing on whether or not you hooked them up. Also  
choose large or small and one or two.  
Depending on your choices the sound will be  
routed differently. For more information see  
below.  
To confirm what drawings represent which  
speakers in the LCD display on your remtore control  
see the diagrams below, which continue on to the  
next page. You can choose two, one or no  
SURROUND BACK speakers (and their size) by  
repeatedly pressing on their image in the diagram.  
FRONT (default setting is LARGE)  
TWO (DOUBLE) SURROUND BACK  
SPEAKERS  
•
Select small to send bass frequencies to the  
subwoofer.  
•
Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass  
frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a  
subwoofer.  
Sub  
Center  
woofer Front  
R
(If you select small for the front speakers the  
subwoofer will automatically be switched YES.  
Also, the center and surround speakers cannot be  
set to large if the front speakers are set to small. In  
this case, all bass frequencies are sent to the  
subwoofer.)  
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
Front  
L
L
+
+
+
THX  
FREE  
Surround  
Surround  
R
+
+
CENTER (default setting is LARGE)  
+
+
•
•
•
Select large if your speaker will reproduce bass  
frequencies effectively.  
Select small to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer.  
If you did not connect a center speaker, deselect it.  
In this case, the center channel is output from the  
front speakers.  
SETUP  
OK  
Surround Surround  
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R
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SURROUND (default setting is LARGE)  
ONE (SINGLE) SURROUND BACK SPEAKER  
•
•
•
Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass  
frequencies effectively.  
Sub  
Center  
Front  
R
woofer  
Select small to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer.  
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
Front  
L
+
+
+
If you did not connect surround speakers deselect  
them. In this case, the sound of the surround  
channels is output from the front and center  
speakers.  
Remember, If you select small for the front  
speakers, the SURROUND and SURROUND BACK  
speakers can only be set to SMALL.  
THX  
FREE  
Surround  
L
Surround  
R
+
+
•
+
SETUP  
OK  
SURROUND BACK (default setting is LARGE X2)  
NOTE: In order to use SURROUND BACK speakers  
you need to hook them up through an external  
amplifier (see p.20 for more on this.  
Surround back  
NO SURROUND BACK SPEAKERS  
•
Select the number of SURROUND BACK speakers  
you have. You can choose one speaker, two or  
none.  
Sub  
Center  
Front  
R
woofer  
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
•
•
•
Select large if your speakers will reproduce bass  
frequencies effectively.  
Front  
L
+
+
+
+
THX  
Select small to send bass frequencies to the other  
speakers or subwoofer.  
FREE  
Surround  
R
Surround  
L
If you did not connect surround back speakers  
deselect them. In this case the boxes in the  
diagram will appear empty, as shown on the left.  
If the FRONT speakers or the SURROUND  
speakers are set to SMALL, the SURROUND BACK  
speakers will automatically be set to SMALL.  
If you choose THX in step 2 then the SURROUND  
BACK speakers can only be set to small (or off).  
+
SETUP  
OK  
•
•
Surround back (not hooked up)  
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
+
+
+
SUBWOOFER (default setting is YES)  
THX  
•
•
Leave it selected if you connected a subwoofer.  
If you did not connect a subwoofer deselect it. In  
this case, the bass frequencies are output from the  
front or surround speakers.  
FREE  
+
+
•
•
Choose the PLUS setting if you want stronger  
reproduction of deep bass sounds.  
If you select PLUS the bass frequencies that would  
normally come out the front and center speakers  
are all routed to the subwoofer.  
If you selected SMALL for the FRONT speakers  
the subwoofer will automatically be set to on (you  
won’t be able to choose off or PLUS).  
+
+
SETUP  
OK  
4
«
•
BACK  
Speaker Setting  
+
+
+
+
THX  
FREE  
4 Press the SETUP OK button to return  
to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.  
+
+
+
Hold the remote control pointed towards the amplifier  
until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the  
amplifier.  
SETUP  
OK  
If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup  
operations from the first step again.  
memo  
If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may  
seem logical to select LARGE for your FRONT  
speakers and leave the subwoofer selected. This  
may not, however, yield the best bass results.  
Depending on the size and shape of your room you  
may actually experience a decrease in the amount of  
bass due to what is called "low frequency  
cancellations." If you have a subwoofer, listen to the  
bass response with the FRONT speakers set to  
LARGE and SMALL alternatively and let your ears  
judge which sounds best.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VOLUME  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
The settings you chose will be displayed on your TV.  
Next, proceed to  
CHANNEL DELAY below.  
If you want to change a  
setting before  
proceeding  
simply press the button of  
the speaker you want to  
change.  
Speaker Setting  
[FREE]  
[THX]  
Front  
Center  
Surround  
SurrBack  
Subwoofer  
L
[LARGE]  
[LARGE]  
[LARGE]  
[LARGEx2]  
[ YES ]  
If you have a subwoofer, the safest option is to route  
all the bass sounds to it by selecting SMALL for the  
FRONT speakers.  
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CHANNEL DELAY  
Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out  
the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you  
how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each  
speaker. Once you specify the speaker distances, the amplifier calculates the correct delay times automatically.  
If continuing from SPEAKER SETTING go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for  
Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
BACK  
System Setup  
1 Press the CHANNEL DELAY button.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
The CHANNEL DELAY speaker settings will appear on  
SELECT  
your remote control screen.  
1
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
2 Select each speaker by pressing its  
button and use the +/– (or 5˜∞)  
buttons to add or subtract the  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
distance in meter that the speaker is  
from your normal listening position.  
Adjust the speaker distance in 10 centi-meter  
increments from 0.1 to 9 meters.  
The default setting is 2 meters.  
2
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
3 Press the SETUP OK button to  
return to the SYSTEM SETUP  
MENU.  
3
Hold the remote control pointed towards the amplifier  
until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the  
amplifier.  
«
If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup  
operations from the first step again.  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
2.0  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
2.0  
These settings will be displayed on your TV.  
Channel Delay  
L
Front  
Center  
Front  
L
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
[2.0m]  
DVD/LD  
R
R
R
Surround  
SurrBack  
SurrBack  
Surround  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
L
L
VCR2  
Subwoofer  
STANDBY/ON  
Next, proceed to CHANNEL LEVEL below.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding  
Start over from step one.  
ENTER  
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
5˜∞ buttons  
You can use the 5˜∞ buttons at the bottom of  
memo  
the remote control instead of the +/– buttons.  
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CHANNEL LEVEL  
The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance  
is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If  
starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
1 Press the CHANNEL LEVEL button.  
The CHANNEL LEVEL settings will appear on your  
BACK  
System Setup  
remote control screen.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
NOTE : Be prepared! The test tone is output at a  
high volume level.  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
MASTER VOLUME rotates to the reference position  
(0 dB) and the display on the amplifier flashes TEST  
TONE. After a few seconds the test tone is output.  
These settings will be displayed on your TV.  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
1
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
2 Select a test tone mode by pressing  
one of the TEST TONE buttons.  
Output the TEST TONE.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
AUTO  
2
AUTO (automatic TEST TONE)  
This mode switches the test tone between each  
speaker automatically. The automatic test tone is  
output in the following order :  
CT  
FR  
SR  
FL  
SL  
SW  
SBL  
SBR  
MANUAL (manual TEST TONE)  
This mode lets you switch the test tone between  
each speaker manually.  
FL  
0.0 dB  
CT  
0.0 dB  
FR  
0.0 dB  
SL  
0.0 dB  
SW  
0.0 dB  
SR  
0.0 dB  
SBL 0.0 dB  
SBR 0.0 dB  
Any time you want to exit the process  
Press SETUP OK.  
• Be careful, if you touch one of the speaker but-  
tons by accident the TEST TONE will automati-  
cally sound from each speaker.  
memo  
• If your subwoofer has a volume control, set it  
to the middle position before doing these  
operations.  
• A test tone will be output from the SURROUND  
BACK speakers but your external amplifier must  
be turned up at least a little in order to hear it.  
Be careful that it is not turned up too much be-  
cause the test tone volume is quite loud.  
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3 Using the remote control display,  
follow the instructions below to  
adjust the speaker levels so that you  
hear the test tone at the same  
volume from each speaker when  
seated in your normal listening  
position.  
3
AUTO  
T.TONE  
MANUAL  
T.TONE  
NOTE : The volume of the subwoofer tends to sound  
lower than it actually is. You may need to adjust the  
level after testing with an actual soundtrack.  
In AUTO mode  
1 Use the +/– (or 5˜∞) buttons to adjust the level of  
the speaker outputting the test tone. The tone will  
automatically switch between speakers after  
sounding for 2-3 seconds.  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
2 Adjust the level of all speakers.  
VCR2  
In MANUAL mode  
STANDBY/ON  
1 Use the +/– (or 5˜∞) buttons to adjust the level of  
the first (the front left) speaker.  
2 Press the button on the touch panel for the next  
speaker.  
ENTER  
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker.  
5˜∞ buttons  
If you are using a Sound Pressure Level (SPL)  
meter  
Take the readings from your main listening position  
and adjust the level of each speaker to 75 dB SPL (C-  
weighted/slow model).  
You can use the 5˜∞ buttons at the bottom of  
memo  
the remote control instead of the +/– buttons.  
AUTO  
T.TONE  
4 When all the speaker levels have  
been set, select SETUP OK to return  
to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU.  
MANUAL  
T.TONE  
4
The display on the amplifier will say RESUME and the  
MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
AUTO  
Next, proceed to CROSSOVER NETWORK below.  
memo  
Note that it is also possible to set channel levels  
temporarily. Go to the AMPLIFIER SUB screen and press  
CH LEVEL. Then follow the same procedure as explained  
on this page. This function is designed to be used when  
you want to change the levels temporarily to hear one  
speaker louder. Using this method you can set speaker  
levels in different modes, such as 2/dts, STEREO, and  
each DSP mode, independently. You should return the  
settings to their original state when done. Doing the set up  
procedures on this page will erase any temporary/  
independent level settings that have been made.  
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CROSSOVER NETWORK  
The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at  
which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high, mid, low) to different speakers.  
Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL  
speakers to your subwoofer or speaker set to LARGE. If continuing from CHANNEL LEVEL go to step 1. If  
starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
1 Press the CROSSOVER NETWORK  
BACK  
System Setup  
button.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
1
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
2 Choose a crossover frequency.  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
Setting speakers to SMALL in SPEAKER SETTING  
sends the respective channel's bass frequencies to  
the subwoofer or the speakers you have selected as  
LARGE. This function lets you determine which  
frequencies will be sent to the subwoofer or LARGE  
speakers. Press 80 Hz, 100 Hz, or 150 Hz. The default  
setting is 80Hz.  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
80 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 80 Hz to the  
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).  
100 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the  
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).  
150 Hz  
Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the  
subwoofer (or LARGE speakers).  
2
As noted on the LCD screen the THX setting is 80.  
Select this setting if you have THX approved SMALL  
speakers.  
Experiment with the different settings to see which  
sounds best to you.  
3 Press the SETUP OK button to  
return to the SYSTEM SETUP  
MENU.  
3
The display on the amplifier reads RECEIVED.  
If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup  
operations from the first step again.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
This information will be displayed on your TV.  
Crossover Network  
Frequency  
[ 80Hz]  
(THX Speaker = 80Hz)  
Next, proceed to BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER  
below.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding  
Start over from step one.  
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BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER  
The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital,DTS or MPEG program sources can produce heavily  
concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps  
show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel. If continuing from CROSSOVER  
NETWORK go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p.30) first.  
1 Press the BASS PEAK LEVEL  
BACK  
System Setup  
MANAGER button.  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
1
2 Press the TEST TONE button.  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
The MASTER VOLUME rotates to MIN (----dB).  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
A
dB  
AUTO  
«
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
AUTO  
2
CANCEL  
A test tone will sound or not depending on which  
speakers you have selected. If subwoofer is YES (or on  
PLUS) the test tone will only sound from the  
subwoofer. If the subwoofer is off and the front and  
surround speakers are set to large, front and surround  
speakers will sound the test tone.  
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3
3 Use the +/– buttons (or the MASTER  
VOLUME +/– on the bottom right of  
the remote control or the MASTER  
VOLUME on the front panel) to  
specify the bass peak level.  
CD  
CH  
–
VOL+  
VOL–  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
FUNCTION  
MASTER VOLUME  
1 Raise the level gradually.  
M
+
MUTING  
2 Set the bass peak level at the point just before the  
tone starts to distort.  
–
4 Press the SET button to input the  
level.  
MASTER VOLUME +/–  
The display on the amplifier will say RESUME and the  
MASTER VOLUME will return to its original position.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
AUTO  
«
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
AUTO  
memo  
If you press CANCEL no settings are input to  
the amplifier but the screen remains on the  
remote control. To escape the screen you  
must press SETUP OK.  
5 Press the SETUP OK button.  
You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital  
sources before you can get the BASS PEAK LEVEL set  
correctly.  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding  
Start over from step one.  
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DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL  
This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low  
volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest  
and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible  
and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital  
sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode (explained on p.48) accomplishes the same end for a variety of  
sources. If continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in  
“Setting Up for Surround Sound“ (p.30) first.  
BACK  
System Setup  
1 Press the DYNAMIC RANGE  
DIGITAL INPUT  
SELECT  
CONTROL button.  
SPEAKER  
SETTING  
CROSSOVER  
NETWORK  
1
2 Choose the amount of DYNAMIC  
RANGE CONTROL, OFF, MID or  
MAX, you want.  
BASS PEAK LEVEL  
MANAGER  
CHANNEL DELAY  
CHANNEL LEVEL  
DYNAMIC RANGE  
CONTROL  
The default setting is OFF.  
3 Press the SETUP OK button.  
Hold the remote control pointed towards the amplifier  
until you see the “RECEIVED” display on the  
amplifier.  
BACK  
Dynamic Range Control  
If "ERROR" flashes in the display, perform the setup  
operations from the first step again.  
2
SELECT MODE  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
VOLUME  
OFF  
MID  
MAX  
A
dB  
FOR DOLBY DIGITAL  
SETUP  
OK  
This information will be displayed on your TV.  
3
Dynamic Range Control  
Select Mode [MID]  
«
(For Dolby Digital)  
BACK  
Dynamic Range Control  
SELECT MODE  
If you want to change a setting before proceeding  
Start over from step one.  
OFF  
MID  
MAX  
FOR DOLBY DIGITAL  
You may need to experiment with different Dolby  
Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC  
RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume  
listening needs.  
SETUP  
OK  
If you are listening at loud volumes we  
recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control  
OFF.  
memo  
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Initial Set Up  
DUAL MONO SETTING  
The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software  
encoded in them. Dual mono software usually is used to put two different soundtracks on one DVD. With this  
setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to. Thus, it is useful for  
soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other. Remember this  
setting is only applicable if you are using Dolbly Digital software with dual mono and want to isolate one of the  
channels therein. Otherwise, just ignore this function.  
2
1 Put the amplifier in STANDBY  
mode.  
3
1
2 While holding down the VIDEO  
SELECT button press the  
STANDBY/ON button on the  
front panel.  
3 You will see DUAL in the display for  
about five seconds. During this  
time use the STEREO/DIRECT  
button to cycle through the  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
DUAL ch1 setting  
different DUAL MONO settings to  
find the one you want.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
The different settings are: DUAL ch1, where you only  
hear channel 1; DUAL ch2, where you only hear  
channel 2; and DUAL ch1/ch2, where you hear both  
channels, but independently from different speakers.  
dB  
DUAL ch2 setting  
The default setting is DUAL ch1.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
DUAL ch1/ch2 setting  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
dB  
AC-3  
L
When DUAL MONO is  
playing with ch 1 selected  
the L will light. When  
playing with ch 2 selected  
the R will light. When  
playing with ch 1/2 selected  
the L and R will light.  
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Basic Playback  
Sound Modes  
The five sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from  
the AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN on the remote control.  
There are three cinema modes: STANDARD, HOME THX CINEMA, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are  
designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to  
home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater  
experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal  
tastes.  
The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited  
for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.  
You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO  
mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.  
STANDARD modes  
This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG. No special effects are added. It  
is good for enjoying regular movies/videos that have been recorded in Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or  
MPEG. STANDARD 7.1 is also the basic mode for enjoying sources with SURROUND BACK channels. If you  
play an MPEG disc the receiver will automatically go into MPEG audio. For more detailed information see  
p.74.You will only be able to access the second two modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers.  
For more detailed information see p.18,20,32-33. The display will show you what kind of source (Dolby Digital,  
DTS, etc.) is being played.  
STANDARD  
Use this mode with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't have SURROUND  
BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only THX mode you will be able to select on the  
amplifier.  
STANDARD 7.1  
This mode is best for sources with SURROUND BACK channels. You will only be able to access this mode if  
you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). Also, this  
mode will play 5.1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up, routing  
some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels. STANDARD 7.1 will appear in the  
display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up. The display will change according  
to the source played.  
STANDARD AUTO  
In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate STANDARD mode and use it to play the  
soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the  
SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the receiver will  
automatically go into STANDARD 7.1 mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above  
STANDARD modes to use. The display will change according to the source played.  
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Basic Playback  
HOME THX CINEMA modes  
THX is a set of technical standards created by Lucasfilm, Ltd. These standards were designed to emulate a film  
sound stage and thus reproduce, with the greatest possible accuracy, the soundtrack intended by the filmmakers.  
To get THX sound use one the three modes explained below. You will only be able to access the second two  
modes if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speakers. For more detailed information see p.18,20,32-33.  
This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above THX modes to use. The display will show you what kind  
of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.  
THX CINEMA  
Use this mode to get THX sound with sources that do not have SURROUND BACK channels. If you don't  
have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only THX mode you will be able to  
select on the amplifier.  
THX SURROUND EX  
This mode is specifically for using your SURROUND BACK channels with either SURROUND EX sources or  
5.1 channel sources. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK  
speakers in the SPEAKER SETTING procedure (see p.32-33). If the source you are using is a 5.1 source then  
this mode will route some of the sound to the SURROUND BACK channel(s). If the source you are using  
does not have a SURROUND EX marker or is not a 5.1 source then the display will automatically change to  
THX CINEMA.  
THX AUTO  
In this mode the receiver will automatically select the appropriate THX mode and use it to play the  
soundtrack. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the  
SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.32-33). If the source has a Surround EX marker then the amplifier will  
automatically go into THX SURROUND EX mode. This mode is best if you are unsure which of the above  
THX modes to use.  
ADVANCED THEATER modes  
The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio-  
visual sources. It incorporates the use of DTS as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. These  
functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital. There  
are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of sound  
environments. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers or (even just one) speaker switched on (see p.32-33)  
then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the amplifier. The display will show  
you what kind of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played.  
MUSICAL  
This mode is primarily for music and adds a spacious feeling to the sound. A long delay time of reflected  
sounds, provides resonant tones which emulate a concert hall.  
DRAMA  
This mode is designed for movies with a lot of dialog. The elements of dialog are enhanced, making the  
characters seem more real. The mode also compresses the dynamic range somewhat so loud sounds do  
not overpower softer ones (compare this with the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode explained on p. 48).  
ACTION  
This mode is designed for action movies, which generally use lots of sound effects. The mode enriches the  
sound to make it more realistic and extends the parameters to pick up high and low sound effects.  
5/7-D THEATER  
This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a  
dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker  
sound. The mode should be used in conjunction with Dolby Pro Logic for sources bearing the  
DOLBY SURROUND  
mark.  
When a Dolby Digital soundtrack is played back the Dialog Normalization function of the receiver acti-  
memo  
vates automatically. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that establishes the average dialog  
level for the program source being played. If the amplifier's level does not match the average dialog  
level, first you see "DIAL NORM" flash in the amplifier's display and next "OFFSET +4 dB" (as an ex-  
ample) will appear. In this example, the number +4 dB is the difference between the receiver's gain  
structure and the Dolby Digital average dialog level. To match the average dialog level, subtract or add  
the OFFSET level. For example, if the OFFSET level is +4 dB, the amplifier's output is 4 dB over the  
average recorded level.  
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DSP modes  
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different  
sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. If you have SURROUND BACK  
speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on  
the amplifier.  
HALL 1  
Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay time of  
reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds  
characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances.  
HALL 2  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a very resonant concert hall. Rich reverberation and a full sound  
create the impression of a lively performance space.  
JAZZ  
Simulates the acoustic effects of a jazz club. Reflected sound is virtually below 100 msec so that the  
listener can enjoy a live band effect.  
DANCE  
Simulates the acoustic effects of a dance club. Features a strong bass sound.  
Reflected sound delay time is virtually below 50 msec, for the listener to enjoy the visceral power of dance  
music.  
THEATER 1  
Reproduces theater sound field effects without losing the localization of each channel. Theater effects can  
be enjoyed without losing Dolby Digital/ Pro Logic effects when used in combination those formats (with  
DOLBY SURROUND  
movies bearing the  
trademark).  
THEATER 2  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel.  
5/7CH STEREO  
Simulates the acoustic environment of a regular stereo while using all the speakers in the system to induce  
a rich, all-around sound. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then the name  
of this mode will be 7CH STEREO in the display on the receiver. If the SURROUND BACK speakers are  
switched off, then the mode will appear as 5CH STEREO.  
STEREO mode  
Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers.  
This mode is most like the sound reproduction you would get from a regular stereo receiver or amplifier that is  
not equipped to handled A/V formats as this one is. You might want to use this mode for listening to regular  
music sources (like CDs) but remember, you will only get sound from your front two speakers (and possibly your  
subwoofer).  
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Selecting a Sound Mode  
To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting  
Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 30) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when  
using the 2(Dolby) Digital / MPEG or DTS sources. When using the sound modes, using SPEAKERS A will give  
the best results. If you use SPEAKERS B the sound will be down mixed to the two front B speakers.  
Using surround sound  
1 Press the AMP.  
DSP STEREO EFFECT +/–  
This sets the remote to select the sound mode.  
(You can skip this step when using the controls on  
the amplifier.)  
1
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
DSP  
STEREO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2 Select the sound mode.  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
THX  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
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For STANDARD \ Press STANDARD  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
Each press changes the STANDARD mode as follows:  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STANDARD  
STANDARD 7.1  
LOUDNESS  
STANDARD auto  
ADVANCED STANDARD  
THEATER  
•
For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX(THX CINEMA  
on the front panel).  
Each press changes the THX mode as follows:  
THX CINEMA  
THX SURR EX  
THX AUTO  
EFFECT/  
CH SELECT  
DSP MODE  
•
For ADVANCED THEATER \ Press ADVANCED  
THEATER(ADVANCED on the front panel)  
Each press changes the ADVANCED THEATER mode  
as follows:  
STEREO/  
DIRECT  
MUSICAL  
DRAMA  
ACTION  
5/7-D THEATER  
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For DSP modes \ Press DSP(DSP MODE on the  
front panel) repeatedly  
Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:  
HALL 1  
HALL 2  
JAZZ  
DANCE  
STANDARD  
5/7CH STEREO  
THEATER 2  
THEATER 1  
+/–  
For STEREO \Press STEREO (STEREO/DIRECT on  
the front panel)  
Each press changes the STEREO mode as follows:  
ADVANCED  
THX CINEMA  
STEREO  
DIRECT  
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If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on  
(see p.32-33) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH STEREO  
will appear as such in the display on the amplifier. If  
these speakers are not switched on the above two  
modes will appear as 5-D THEATER and 5CH  
STEREO.  
The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be  
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT  
+/– (The default setting is 70). Also, the effect level  
can be set in each ADVANCED THEATER mode by  
pressing the EFFECT(+/–) button.  
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The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be  
adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting  
value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/–.  
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Playing Sources with Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS  
Sound  
The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, MPEG or DTS sound sources with the VSA-E08.  
use  
lock  
1 Turn on the power of the playback  
component.  
TV  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
4
FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
—
VOL +  
VOL —  
FUNCTION  
LINE/  
TUNER  
2 Press the STANDBY/  
STANDBY  
indicator  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
3
ON button to turn on the  
MASTER VOLUME  
amplifier.  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
Be sure that the standby indicator  
turns off on the front panel.  
—
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
2
3 Press the FUNCTION button on the  
remore control to select the source  
you want to playback.  
use  
TV  
lock  
CONTROL  
MAIN SUB  
STEREO  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
FUNCTION  
DSP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
Alternatively, Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front  
panel.  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
5
—
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
LOUDNESS  
VOL+  
VOL—  
FUNCTION  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in  
the following order:  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
6
8
MASTER VOLUME  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VIDEO  
CD  
MD/TAPE 1  
LINE/  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
—
VCR 2 VCR 1  
PHONO  
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
TUNER  
4 Press the AMP.  
The AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN appears on the  
remote.  
3
2
5
5 Choose a 2/DTS/MPEG mode by  
pressing THX, ADVANCED THEATER  
or STANDARD.  
You need to choose on of the modes to get surround  
sound. For more see “Sound Modes,” on p.41-43.  
6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button  
the input signal corresponding to  
the source component (setting the  
switch to AUTO assures the proper  
signal will be selected).  
8
6
(SIGNAL SELECT)  
(See “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on p.  
47.)  
memo  
7 Play a source (for example, a DVD).  
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We recommend using different modes for  
different types of DTS material. For watching  
movies, the STANDARD, THX or ADVANCED  
THEATER setting should provide the best  
results. For listening to music, the STANDARD,  
DIRECT, STEREO, or DSP modes should serve  
the listener best.  
Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD  
players using the 2 RF jack. If your player has  
an 2 RF output this will ensure you can use all  
LDs. Refer to p.14.  
8 Adjust the volume by using the  
MASTER VOLUME buttons on the  
remote control or the MASTER  
VOLUME on the front panel.  
Return to the AMPLIFIER screens (by pressing to  
AMP button and SUB, if needed) to make other sound  
adjustments like bass/treble, loudness etc.  
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Playing Sources with Stereo Sound  
The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual sources with the VSA-E08.  
If the TAPE 2 indicator is visible in the display, it means the TAPE 2 MONITOR is on. Press TAPE 2  
MONITOR on the front panel to turn it off unless you want to listen to TAPE 2.  
memo  
1 Turn on the power of the playback  
use  
lock  
TV  
CONTROL  
component.  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
4
FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
–
STANDBY  
indicator  
2 Press the STANDBY/  
ON button to turn on the  
amplifier.  
VOL+  
VOL–  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
3
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
Be sure that the standby indicator  
turns off on the front panel.  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
3 Press the FUNCTION button on the  
remore control to select the source  
you want to playback.  
2
Alternatively, Use the INPUT SELECTOR on the front  
panel.  
use  
lock  
TV  
CONTROL  
MAIN SUB  
STEREO  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
FUNCTION  
The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in  
the following order:  
DSP  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
5
6
8
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
—
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
VOL+  
VOL—  
FUNCTION  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VIDEO  
CD  
MD/TAPE 1  
LINE/  
MIDNIGHT  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
LOUDNESS  
VCR 2 VCR 1  
PHONO  
MASTER VOLUME  
TUNER  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
—
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
4 Press the AMP.  
The AMPLIFIER MAIN SCREEN appears on the  
remote.  
5 Press the STEREO button to select  
5
3
8
2
the stereo mode.  
The STEREO indicator lights on the display.  
6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button  
to select the input signal  
corresponding to the source  
component (setting the switch to  
AUTO assures the proper signal will  
be selected).  
6
(See “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input” on  
p.47.)  
(SIGNAL SELECT)  
7 Start playback of the component  
you selected in step 1.  
If you are not able to get sound from the  
amplifier the problem may well lie with  
the SIGNAL SELECT switch. You need  
to make sure the input is set to the  
appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting.  
Refer to page 47 for more on this.  
memo  
8 Adjust the volume by using the  
MASTER VOLUME buttons on the  
remote control or the MASTER  
VOLUME on the front panel.  
Return to the AMPLIFIER screens (by pressing to  
AMP button and SUB, if needed) to make other sound  
adjustments like bass/treble, loudness etc.  
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Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input  
This button selects the type of input, ANALOG, DIGITAL or 2 RF, sent to the amplifier. You need to take  
special care to switch to the appropriate input when necessary. For example, the switch would have to be on  
DIGITAL to hear DOLBY DIGITAL/MPEG or DTS surround sound material but it would have to be on analog to  
record from the ANALOG out jacks on the amplifier. The default setting is AUTO which chooses digital when all  
three are available but goes with whatever is available if it is the only choice.  
1
MAIN  
1 Press the AMP.  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
2 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to  
select the input signal  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
DSP  
STEREO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
corresponding to the format of the  
source component.  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
Each press switches the signal in the order below:  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
LOUDNESS  
AUTO  
ANALOG  
DIGITAL  
AC-3RF  
3 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to  
DIGITAL, AC-3 lights when a Dolby  
Digital signal is input, and DTS  
lights when a DTS signal is input  
and MPEG lights when a MPEG  
signal is input.  
2
2
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
AC-3  
AC-3  
When a Dolby Digital signal is input.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
DTS  
DTS  
When a DTS signal is input.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
DIGITAL  
MPEG  
MPEG  
When a MPEG signal is input.  
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In the AUTO setting, SIGNAL SELECT chooses the signal, based on availability, in the following order: AC-  
3 RF, DIGITAL, ANALOG.  
If all the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT (see p.31) choices are set to OFF, the SIGNAL SELECT will default to  
ANALOG.  
Because the audio from a karaoke microphone and LDs recorded with analog audio only is not output from  
the digital output, set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG to listen to these formats.  
This amplifier can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, 48kHz, and 96kHz), and DTS and  
MPEG digital signal formats. It cannot play back digital signals other than these so for those kinds of  
formats you'll have to play them back in an analog manner (making sure your equipment is hooked up with  
analog connections and setting the SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG).  
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When an LD or CD with DTS is played back with the SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG, digital noise caused  
by playing back the DTS directly (with no decoding) is output. To prevent noise, you need to make digital  
connections (See p.13) and set SIGNAL SELECT to AUTO.  
Some DVD players don’t output DTS and/or MPEG signals. For more details, refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with your DVD player.  
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Reducing Noise During Playback (DIGITAL NR Function)  
To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can be used with every mode except  
THX and MULTI CH IN.  
1 Press the DIGITAL NR button on the  
MAIN  
remote control’s Receiver MAIN screen  
or on the front panel.  
Each press switches DIGITAL NR on or off.  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
DSP  
STEREO  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
dB  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
J
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
LOUDNESS  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
dB  
1
• In cases described below, noises may not be reduced  
even if DIGITAL NR is on.  
memo  
1
· Sudden noise  
· Extremely loud noise  
· Signals that do not contain many high frequencies  
• DIGITAL NR is effective at and above levels shown  
below for each source.  
• STEREO (excluding 96 kHz)  
· analog input......................... 10-18 dB  
· digital input ..........................10-15 dB  
· AM/FM tuner ......................10-15 dB  
• DSP/ADVANCED/STANDARD/96 kHz stereo  
.................................................. 6-10 dB  
• Depending on the condition of the source, there may  
not be a noticeable improvement in the quality of the  
sound.  
• You can’t use the DIGITAL NR mode with the MULTI  
CH IN or THX modes.  
• If you press DIGITAL NR in DIRECT mode the receiver  
will switch to STEREO mode.  
Listening in MIDNIGHT Mode  
This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It  
can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and play soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are  
audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted. It does this by bringing all the sounds in  
a given soundtrack closer together in volume. Compare this feature with the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL (for  
Dolby Digital sources only) on p.39.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
MIDNIGHT  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
Press the MIDNIGHT button on the  
remote control’s Amplifier MAIN  
screen.  
Each press switches MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on  
or off.  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
AUTO  
dB  
MAIN  
MAIN SUB  
STEREO  
Amplifier  
DSP  
• The effect adjusts itself automatically in  
accordance with the volume level.  
• You can’t use the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode  
with the THX or MULTI CH IN modes.  
• If you press MIDNIGHT when in DIRECT mode  
the reciever switches to STEREO mode.  
memo  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
LOUDNESS  
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Listening in LOUDNESS Mode  
The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes.  
MAIN  
Press the LOUDNESS button on the  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
remote control’s Amplifier MAIN  
DSP  
STEREO  
screen or on the front panel.  
Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off.  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
LOUDNESS  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
AUTO  
LOUDNESS  
LOUDNESS  
LOUDNESS  
• You can’t use the LOUDNESS mode with the  
THX or MULTI CH IN modes.  
memo  
• If you press LOUDNESS when in DIRECT mode  
the reciever switches to STEREO mode.  
Adjusting Bass and Treble (Tone Control)  
You can use BASS +/– or TREBLE +/– buttons to adjust the low and high frequencies for each individual set of  
speakers. If the amplifier is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers. In a surround mode  
(STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, etc.) you can adjust the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND  
BACK speakers. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry (see p.23).  
1 Press the TONE button on the  
SUB  
3
3
remote control's Amplifier or front  
panel to put the amplifier in tone  
adjust mode.  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
TAPE 2  
FL  
MONITOR  
DIMMER  
TONE: ON should appear in the display. If TONE:  
BYPASS appears, press the button again to get  
TONE:ON the tone adjust mode.  
BASS  
TREBLE  
INPUT  
ATT.  
SPEAKER  
A/B  
CH  
TONE  
SELECT  
CH  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
2 Press the CH SELECT button on the  
remote control's Amplifier or  
LEVEL  
1
CHANNEL SELECT button on the  
front panel to cycle through the  
different tone adjust channels.  
The button cycles though the possibilities in the  
following order:  
TONE  
CHANNEL SELECT  
TONE Front  
TONE Center  
TONE SurBack  
TONE Surr.  
TREBLE  
BASS  
3 Use the BASS or TREBLE (+/–)  
buttons to adjust the low or high  
frequencies of each channel.  
Display when using the TONE +/- buttons.  
memo  
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The tone control can be adjusted in a range of  
6 dB.  
The tone control cannot be adjusted in THX,  
MULTI CH IN.  
If the amplifier is in DIRECT mode and you  
press the TONE button, TONE BYPASS will  
appear in the display, letting you know that you  
can't change the tone in DIERCT mode. Another  
press cancels DIRECT mode.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
A few seconds after you finish adjusting the tone the  
amplifier will revert to the sound mode it was in at the  
begining of the process.  
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MULTI CHANNEL IN Playback  
MULTI CH IN allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. To use  
MULTI CH playback follow the instructions below.  
MAIN  
Press the MULTI CH IN button on  
the remote control’s Amplifier MAIN  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
DSP  
STEREO  
screen or the MULTI CH INPUT  
button on the front panel.  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
Each press switches the input between the previous  
mode and MULTI CH IN.  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
MULTI CH IN  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
SIGNAL  
LOUDNESS  
VOLUME  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
A
dB  
MULTI CH IN  
When MULTI CH IN is selected only the volume  
level can be set. All of this unit’s other features  
(DIGITAL NR etc.) cannot be used. Also, In BY-  
PASS mode all speaker settings and other setup  
settings have no effect.  
memo  
MULTI CHANNEL IN Setting  
There are two types of MULTI CH IN settings: ADJUST and BYPASS. In the former you can change the sound  
level and in the latter it's fixed. To move between the two settings follow the procedure below:  
1 Put amplifier in STANDBY.  
STANDBY/ON  
2 While holding down the MULTI CH INPUT  
button press the STANDBY/ON button.  
The setting will change depending on what state the receiver was  
previously in. For a few seconds the display will show you which  
MULTI CH setting you are now in.  
MULTI CH INPUT  
ADJUST: Use the ADJUST setting when you want to be able  
to control each channel level individually.  
BYPASS: This setting is good for getting the cleanest possible signal.  
In this setting you won’t be able to change each channel individually.  
We recommend using BYPASS and the default setting is BYPASS.  
96 kHz 24 bit Performance  
This amplifier is capable of playing back advanced DVD discs which are recorded in 96 kHz/24 bit format (these  
are all stereo discs) and any source recorded in 96 kHz and up to 24 bit. The amplifier will automatically read the  
format of the disc and play accordingly (of course the SIGNAL SELECT will have to set to AUTO or DIGITAL to  
read the DVD soundtrack). When the amplifier plays a 96 kHz/24 bit disc "96 kHz" and whatever mode you're  
using (for example "STEREO," "DIRECT or " DNR") will appear in the display.  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
STEREO  
• When a 96 kHz/24 bit disc is played back the volume  
may be louder than that of a normal disc.  
VOLUME  
memo  
SP  
A
DIGITAL  
AUTO  
dB  
• Some DVD players cannot play 96 kHz/24 bit discs.  
Check the manual of your DVD player to make sure.  
• During this playback the player enters the STEREO  
mode and you can use the controls available in  
STEREO mode (LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT, TONE  
controls, etc., see p.48-49).  
• With 96 kHz/24 bit discs you are able to use MULTI  
CH IN playback and the TAPE 2 MONITOR.  
• In 96 kHz/24 mode you can't use the STANDARD,  
ADVANCED THEATER, THX, or DSP modes.  
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Direct Playback  
MAIN  
Use the STEREO button on the  
STEREO  
remote control or the STEREO/  
DIRECT button on the front panel to  
alternate between STEREO and  
DIRECT mode.  
The DIRECT mode will give you the most accurate  
reproduction of two channel (stereo) sources but  
won't let you add any effects to the sound.  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
DSP  
STEREO  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
MULTI CH  
IN  
MIDNIGHT  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
DIGITAL  
NR  
LOUDNESS  
SIGNAL  
SELECT  
ANALOG SP  
STEREO  
VOLUME  
A
dB  
STEREO/DIRECT  
• None of the tone controls or other sound modes  
can be used with DIRECT playback.  
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• If the amplifier is in a different mode than  
STEREO to start with the first push of the  
STEREO button will put it in STEREO mode.  
After that the button will toggle the amplifier  
between STEREO and DIRECT mode.  
• Relatedly, see the explanation of the TONE but-  
ton on p.23 and the STEREO mode on p.43.  
Adjusting the Brightness of the Display  
Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display).  
FL DIMMER  
Use the FL DIMMER button on the  
SUB  
remote control's Amplifier SUB  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
screen or the front panel to  
TAPE 2  
FL  
alternate between the different  
levels of brightness.  
MONITOR  
DIMMER  
BASS  
TREBLE  
INPUT  
ATT.  
SPEAKER  
A/B  
Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to  
very bright can be selected. Each press changes the  
brightness of the display. When cycling through the  
options, the default brightness can also be selected.  
CH  
TONE  
SELECT  
CH  
SYSTEM  
SETUP  
LEVEL  
FL DIMMER  
Please note: It is a feature of this unit that the  
memo  
fluorescent display will be brighter for a few  
seconds after you choose a function (like DVD/  
LD, CD, etc.) and then get softer. This will still  
happen when you adjust the brightness but the  
new setting will be the one the display softens to.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other  
Components  
In addition to controlling the amplifier, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV,  
LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and  
buttons, you only need to use one remote control. If your component(s) are listed in the remote control's  
memory, simply follow the steps below. If your component(s) are not listed, or if you want the remote to learn  
additional operations, you can use the learning mode to input the information from the remote controls supplied  
with your other components.  
Recalling Settings Stored in the Remote Control  
The following steps show you how to recall the setting stored in the remote control. Once a setting is recalled  
and the component assigned, you can use this remote to easily operate the component.  
• You can press the BACK button at any time to go back a screen.  
• See "Using Remote Control with Other Components" on pages 58 through 65 to operate your other  
components.  
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1 Press the REMOTE SETUP.  
2
1
The REMOTE SETUP menu appears on the remote  
control's screen.  
BACK  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
2 Press the PRESET RECALL button  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
COMMANDER  
on the remote control.  
ITEM MEMO  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
CD  
The step by step process will appear on the remote  
control.  
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
3 SELECT FUNCTION will appear on  
the remote control. Choose the  
button (for example, DVD/LD) you  
want to assign to control the  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
component you want to operate .  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
Naturally it's easiest and most logical to assign the  
button that has the same name as the component you  
are setting up (for example, choose the CD button for  
your CD player).  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
In some cases, however, you may need to assign a  
button to a component with a different name.  
For example, on button is marked MD/TAPE 1. If you  
assign this button to your MD player you'll need to  
use a different button, like VCR 2, for your tape deck.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
3
4 Choose the component you want to  
set up.  
[
]
DVD/LD  
BACK  
Preset Recall  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
In the example in the diagram on the left, DVD was  
selected in step 3. Thus, [DVD/LD] appears in the top  
bar after Preset Recall.  
SELECT ITEM  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
DVD  
STB  
LD  
CD  
VCR  
MD  
TV  
TAPE  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TUNER  
DVR  
CD-R  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
4
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Remote Control of Other Components  
5 Select the name of the company  
that makes your component.  
[
]
DVD/LD  
BACK  
If there are two pages of company names, use the  
page +/– buttons to go back and forth between the  
two sets of makers' names. For explanation purposes,  
we'll use PIONEER as an example.  
Preset Recall  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SELECT MAKER  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
ITEM  
DVD  
RCA  
SHARP  
PIONEER  
SAM-  
PANA-  
SONIC  
SONY  
JVC  
SUNG  
5
MAKER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
6 Press the NUMBER 1 button.  
AKAI  
PIONEER TOSHIBA  
TV  
CONTROL  
If the component you are trying to control turns on/  
off, the set up for this component is complete, but  
components that don't have a standby mode can't  
respond in this way. To test if you've set it up properly  
work through step 8. Then try using selecting the  
function you just set up (for example a CD player) and  
using the controls on this remote control. If the  
component does not respond, try working through the  
procedure again and pressing number 2 instead this  
time. Continue this procedure until one of the com-  
mands works.  
PAGE  
1 / 1  
VCR2  
6
[
]
BACK  
DVD/LD  
Preset Recall  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
ITEM  
DVD  
SELECT NUMBER  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
1
5
9
2
MAKER  
If none of the commands seem to work, try the  
learning mode to program the component into the  
remote control. This is explained on the following  
page.  
6
7
8
PIONEER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
12  
10 11  
NUMBER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
1
To go back a screen  
press the BACK button.  
7
To exit the process without inputting the  
commands  
press the BACK button repeatedly.  
«
BACK  
7 Press the SETUP OK button and the  
screen returns to SELECT  
FUNCTION so you can program  
another component into the remote  
control.  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
Repeat the process for all of your components.  
You may find you have components which do not  
correspond to the name on any function button (for  
example a cable TV tuner) or you have two  
components where only one button is provided (MD/  
TAPE 1). In this case, use step 3 to assign any  
available function button to the component you want  
to remote control.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
For example, you may have a cable TV tuner and one  
video deck in your system. It would make sense to  
assign the VCR 2 function button to your cable TV  
tuner in step 3. The rest of the procedure is the same  
as before. Choose CATV in step 4. The only practical  
difference in this method is that you have to  
remember the VCR 2 function button is actually your  
cable TV tuner.  
In this case, you would need to hook up your cable TV  
tuner to the input jacks marked VCR 2.  
This method should help you customize the remote  
control for your system.  
8 Press the BACK button repeatedly  
to leave the PRESET RECALL set up  
mode.  
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Learning Mode: Programming Signals from Other Remote Controls  
If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly,  
you can use this procedure to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). These  
steps can also be used to add further operations to the remote control screens that were successfully set with  
the stored settings (see p.52-53).  
1 Press the REMOTE SETUP.  
1
2 Press the LEARNING button.  
use  
lock  
TV  
CONTROL  
If you want to cancel the REMOTE SETUP mode  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
FUNCTION  
press BACK. You will return to the amplifier menu.  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
–
VOL+  
VOL–  
LINE/  
TUNER  
3 SELECT FUNCTION blinks on the  
remote control. Press the function  
button for the component you want  
to control.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
–
For example purposes we will use the DVD/LD  
function.  
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
4 Choose the command you want to  
teach the remote control and press  
the corresponding button on the  
LCD screen. The word “Learning”  
will blink in the top bar of the  
remote control screen.  
1
BACK  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
For example, choose the 3 (play) button to program  
this remote control to play your DVD player.  
KEY RENAME  
2
LINE/  
TUNER  
• The TV POWER, TV FUNC, TV CH +/– and VOL +/–  
buttons are only available for learning when  
programming TV CONTROL operations.  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
• Pressing BACK cancels the process.  
Learning  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
You can also program the 5˜∞˜2˜3 and ENTER  
memo  
cursor buttons with the LEARNING mode.  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
VCR1  
VCR2  
STANDBY/ON  
ENTER  
3
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
BACK  
DVD:Learning  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
5˜∞˜2˜3 and ENTER cursor buttons  
1
2
5
3
6
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
4
SEARCH  
MODE  
4
LINE/  
TUNER  
TOP  
7
9
8
0
MENU  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
MENU SET UP  
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5
6
5 Point the two remote controls toward  
each other. Press the button on the  
other remote control corresponding to  
the operation you want to program.  
BACK  
DVD:OK  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
1
2
5
3
6
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
LEARNING flashes in the display on the VSA-E08 remote  
control. After the process is complete and the command  
has been learned, OK will appear at the top of the remote  
control LCD display. If NG (no good) appears, it means  
that for some reason the command was not learned.  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to teach the remote control of the  
VSA-E08 all the commands from the other remote  
control.  
4
SEARCH  
MODE  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TOP  
7
9
8
0
MENU  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
MENU SET UP  
10  
C
7
Learning  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
12-30 cm.  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
6 Press the BACK button to return to the  
LEARNING/SELECT FUNCTION screen.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
Start again from step 3 to program all your components in  
this manner.  
Some commands from other  
remote controls cannot be  
learned, but in most cases the  
remotes just need to be moved  
closer together or farther apart.  
memo  
7 When you're done press the BACK  
button repeatedly to return to the  
REMOTE SETUP or AMPLIFIER menu.  
Locking the Settings  
This feature allows you to lock the SYSTEM SETUP and REMOTE SETUP settings so that they cannot be  
changed without unlocking them first. When they are locked you cannot enter the setting screen in these  
modes. The locking and unlocking procedures are done by the same process.  
Unlocked symbol  
1 In the SYSTEM SETUP or REMOTE SET  
use  
lock  
UP screens hold down the 5˜∞  
buttons at the same time. While you're  
holding down the buttons a locked/  
unlocked symbol will appear in the top  
bar of the remote control.  
TV  
BACK  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
CONTROL  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LCD  
FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
CH+  
PRESET RECALL  
CH  
—
VOL+  
LINE/  
TUNER  
LEARNING  
KEY RENAME  
VOL—  
TV  
CONTROL  
FUNCTION  
VCR2  
MULTI OPERATION  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
2 Press the locked/unlocked symbol  
while holding down the above two  
keys. The setting will either lock or  
unlock depending on the state it was  
previously in.  
ENTER  
1
—
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
Locked symbol  
2
From that time, if the screen is locked the lock symbol  
will appear when that screen is accessed.  
use  
lock  
TV  
BACK  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
Remote Setup  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
LCD  
FUNCTION  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
CH+  
The only exception to LOCKING THE SETTINGS is the  
memo  
PRESET RECALL  
CH  
—
LCD COMMANDER settings in the REMOTE SETUP  
screen. They can still be accessed even when the  
REMOTE SETUP screen is locked.  
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Item Memo  
Use the ITEM MEMO capability to add more infomation to the remote control display screens for different  
functions, like your DVD or CD player. For example, you could add the name of the company that makes your  
component, then the top line of the screen for the respective component would read something like "DVD  
PIONEER" .  
1 Press the REMOTE SETUP.  
BACK  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
1
2
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
2 Press the ITEM MEMO button.  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
3 Press the FUNCTION button of the  
function/component you want to  
additional information to, for  
example, DVD.  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
VCR2  
CONTROL  
Item Memo  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
4 Use the LETTER and the NUMBER  
buttons to spell out the name you  
want to add.  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
The keyboard works the same as a conventional  
keyboard, if you press the SHIFT key the letters will  
be lower case. Another press returns them to  
capitals. You can include spaces and hyphens in the  
name.  
3
You can input up to ten letter/numbers.  
The DELETE key clears the letters/numbers from the  
right backwards.  
PIONEER  
The ALL CLEAR key erases everything that has been  
typed.  
4
5
5 Press the SETUP OK button when  
the name appears in the bar as you  
want it on the function screen.  
The COMPLETE screen will show for half a second  
to let you kow the name was successfully input.  
The screen will then return to step two to allow you  
to input names for other functions/components.  
DVD  
PIONEER  
1
2
5
3
4
6
9
SEARCH  
MODE  
6 Use the BACK button to return to  
the basic AMPLIFIER screen.  
TOP  
7
8
0
MENU  
SET UP  
MENU  
10  
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• You input up to ten letters or numbers. If you try to input more than ten the remote control will beep  
twice to let you know this can't be done.  
• You can include spaces and hyphens if you want.  
memo  
• You can input this kind of information for up to eight functions/components.  
• If you start this process but want to stop it without inputting the information entered press the BACK  
key. This will return you to the previous screen without entering any of the information. You can use  
this button to return to screen where you started.  
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Key Rename  
Use the KEY RENAME capability to rename the buttons (keys) on the remote control screens for different  
functions (DVD, etc.). You would want to do this if you taught a specific button a new operation on the previous  
two pages. For example, you could teach the SEARCH MODE button to be an audio key and the rename it  
"AUD".  
BACK  
1 Press the REMOTE SETUP.  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
1
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
COMMANDER  
2 Press the KEY RENAME button.  
ITEM MEMO  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
CD  
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
2
3 Press the FUNCTION button that  
has the has the button you want to  
rename, for example, "DVD".  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
Key Rename  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
4 Press the LCD button (7, 3 etc) that  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
you want to rename.  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5 Use the letter and number buttons  
to spell out the name you want to  
add.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
The screen will tell you the maximum number of  
letters/numbers you can input.  
You can include spaces and hyphens in the name.  
The DELETE key clears the letters/numbers from the  
right backwards.  
The ALL CLEAR key erases everything that has been  
typed.  
If you want to return to the previous name after  
you've input a new one press either the ALL CLEAR  
or DELETE buttons.  
3
: Key Rename  
BACK  
DVD  
1
2
5
3
6
9
C
4
SEARCH  
MODE  
4
TOP  
7
8
0
MENU  
6 Press the SETUP OK button when  
the name appears in the bar as you  
want it on the function screen.  
SET UP  
MENU  
10  
The COMPLETE screen will show for half a second  
to let you know the name was successfully input.  
The screen will then return to step four to allow you  
to input names for other functions/components.  
AUD  
7 Use the BACK button to return to  
the basic AMPLIFIER screen.  
5
6
DVD  
• If you try to input more letters/numbers than  
memo  
possible the remote control will beep twice to  
let you know this can't be done.  
• You can include spaces and hyphens if you  
want.  
1
4
7
2
3
5
6
9
AUD  
• If you start this process but want to stop it  
without inputting the information entered use  
the BACK key.  
TOP  
8
0
MENU  
SET UP  
MENU  
10  
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Using Remote Control with Other Components  
DVD or LD player operations  
• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program  
your DVD or LD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the  
amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the DVD/LD button to set the remote to the DVD or LD operation  
mode.  
memo  
• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
6
7
6
7
VCR2  
DVD  
LD  
1
2
5
3
6
9
C
1
2
5
3
6
9
C
5
4
5
4
8
9
8
9
STANDBY  
4
4
SEARCH  
MODE  
ENTER  
AUDIO  
DISP  
3
3
TOP  
7
8
0
7
8
0
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
MENU  
2
1
2
1
SET UP  
SIDE  
A/B  
MENU  
10  
PRGM  
10  
!
~
= - 0  
~
= -  
0
1
1
Press to switch the DVD player on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without  
a standby mode).  
Press to switch the LD player on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without  
a standby mode).  
2 4˜¢  
2 4˜¢  
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the  
current chapter (track). Press repeatedly to return  
to the beginning of previous chapters (tracks).  
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the  
next chapter (track). Press repeatedly to advance  
to the beginning of following chapters (tracks).  
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the  
current chapter (track). Press repeatedly to return  
to the beginning of previous chapters (tracks).  
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the  
next chapter (track). Press repeatedly to advance  
to the beginning of following chapters (tracks).  
3 1˜¡  
3 1˜¡  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
4 SEARCH MODE  
4 AUDIO  
Press to perform a title, chapter/track or elapsed  
time search.  
The audio type can be changed betwen stereo and  
mono setting and between digital and analog  
setting.  
5 7  
Press to stop playback.  
5 7  
6 3  
Press to stop playback.  
Press to start playback.  
6 3  
7 8  
Press to start playback.  
Press to pause playback.  
7 8  
8 Number buttons  
Press to pause playback.  
Use to select chapters (tracks).  
8 Number buttons  
9 C  
Use to select chapters (tracks).  
Use to clear chapters (tracks) or programmed  
selections.  
9 C  
0 +10  
Use to clear chapters (tracks) or programmed  
selections.  
Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers  
higher than 10.  
0 +10  
- SET UP  
Use when selecting chapter (track) numbers  
higher than 10.  
Use to set the DVD player mode available on some  
DVD players.  
- SIDE A/B  
= TOP MENU  
Use to change the LD between sides A and B.  
Press to call up the menu programed on the DVD.  
= DISP  
~ MENU  
Use to view disc time, eleapsed time other  
information programmed into certain discs.  
Use to display or close the title menu screen.  
! 5˜∞˜2˜3˜ENTER  
~ PRGM  
5˜∞˜2˜3 : Use to navigate through options on  
menu screens and to change settings.  
ENTER : Use to implement settings selected with  
the cursor buttons or to set items highlighted in a  
menu.  
Use to chapter (tracks) to program playback.  
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CD player operations  
• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program  
your CD player into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier  
(see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
memo  
• To perform these operations, press the CD button to set the remote to the CD operation mode.  
• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
6
7
1
Press to switch the CD player on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without  
a standby mode).  
CD  
1
2
5
3
6
9
C
5
4
2 4˜¢  
8
9
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the  
current track. Press repeatedly to return to the  
beginning of previous tracks.  
4
DISC  
TRACK  
RDM  
3
2
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the  
next track. Press repeatedly to advance to the  
beginning of following tracks.  
7
8
PRGM  
10  
0/10  
3 1˜¡  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
1
!~ = -  
0
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
4 DISC  
Use to switch between discs with file type disc  
players.  
5 7  
Press to stop playback.  
6 3  
Press to start playback.  
7 8  
Press to pause playback.  
8 Number buttons  
Use to select tracks.  
9 C  
Use to clear tracks or programmed selections.  
0 0/10  
Use to select tracks with high numbers. The  
button will increase the track number in  
increments of ten.  
- >10  
You can also use this button when selecting track  
numbers higher than 10.  
= RDM  
Use to select the random playback function. The  
CD player will play all the tracks on the disc in a  
random order.  
~ Track  
Use to select the track (not possible with all  
models).  
! PRGM  
This button allows you to program a series of  
tracks into the tracks into the CD player (may not  
be possible with some CD players).  
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MD operations  
• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program  
your MD recorder into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the ampli-  
fier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE1 button to set the remote to the MD operation  
mode.  
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• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
6
7
1
Press to switch the MD recorder on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without  
a standby mode).  
MD  
1
4
2
5
3
6
5
4
2 4˜¢  
8
9
4 : Press to return to the beginning of the  
current track. Press repeatedly to return to the  
beginning of previous tracks.  
REC  
DISP  
3
2
¢ : Press to advance to the beginning of the  
next track. Press repeatedly to advance to the  
beginning of following tracks.  
7
9
8
EDIT  
NAME  
>10  
ENTER  
0/10  
MODE  
3 1˜¡  
1 : Hold down for fast reverse playback.  
1
!~ = -  
0
¡ : Hold down for fast forward playback.  
4 REC  
Press to start recording (may put some decks in  
REC PAUSE mode).  
5 7  
Press to stop playback or recording.  
6 3  
Press to start playback.  
7 8  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
8 Number buttons  
Use to select tracks.  
9 >10  
You can also use this button when selecting track  
numbers higher than 10.  
0 0/10  
Use to select tracks with high numbers. The  
button will increase the track number in  
increments of ten.  
- NAME  
Use to name tracks or programmed selections.  
= EDIT MODE  
Allows you to edit names and numbers of tracks.  
~ DISP  
Allows you to change the display mode of the MD.  
! ENTER  
Enters the changes yo have made in the EDIT  
MODE.  
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TV operations  
• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program  
your TV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see  
“Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT or TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the TV  
operation mode.  
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• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your TV.  
• The "Standard" screen will appear when presetting the TV/SAT (or any other) function button. When  
presetting the TV CONTROL function button the "Digital" TV screen will appear.  
Standard TV screen  
1
Press to switch the TV on or off (not possible with  
all models, especially those without a standby  
mode).  
TV  
4
3
~
=
ANT  
MUTE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
2 MENU  
Use to select different menus on a TV screen.  
PINP  
CH  
SWAP  
CH  
7
9
3 ANT  
6
1
7
9
Use to select the type of antenna you have hooked  
up to your TV.  
MENU  
L1  
L2  
4 MUTE  
2
Press to mute or restore the volume.  
5 VOL (–/+)  
Press to control the volume of the TV.  
TV screen (TV CONTROL)  
6 CH (–/+)  
Use these buttons to change the channel of the  
TV.  
TV  
4
3
ANT  
MUTE  
1
7 Number buttons  
2
5
8
0
3
6
~
=
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
PINP  
SWAP  
4
7
7
9
8 SUB CH (–/+)  
SUB CH  
SUB CH  
8
9
Use these buttons to change the sub-channel of  
the TV.  
CHANNEL  
RETURN  
MENU  
2
L1  
L2  
9 L1, L2  
!
A freely assignable key where you can enter any  
command you like—refer to p.54-55 for more on  
this.  
0 TV FUNCTION  
You can operate your TV by using the TV  
control buttons as well.  
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Press TV FUNCTION to select the TV's input.  
- 5/∞/2/3/ENTER  
5/∞/2/3 : Use to select or adjust items on the  
menu screen.  
use  
lock  
TV  
ENTER : Use to activate the selected function.  
CONTROL  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
1
0
6
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
FUNCTION  
= P IN P  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
CH  
CH  
+
–
Press P IN P to turn on or off the sub-screen in  
picture-in-picture mode.  
VOL+  
VOL–  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
~ SWAP  
Press SWAP to exchange the main screen for the  
sub-screen.  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
! CHANNEL RETURN  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
Use to return to the previous channel.  
-
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STB (satellite tuner) operations  
• The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program  
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your satellite tuner into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the  
amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the TV/SAT button to set the remote to the SAT operation mode.  
• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
STB (SAT)  
Press to switch the digital tuner on or off (not  
4
possible with all models, especially those without  
MENU  
A
GUIDE  
C
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
3
a standby mode).  
2 A/B/C/D/E  
B
E
Use to make selections from the SAT menu.  
5
2
3 MENU  
D
7
9
Use to turn the main menu on or off.  
EXIT  
1
4 GUIDE  
L1  
L2  
Use to turn the program information screen on or  
off.  
7
6
5 Number buttons  
Use to select satellite channels.  
6 L1-2  
Freely assignable keys where you can enter any  
command you like-refer to p.54-55 for more on  
this.  
7 EXIT  
Press to exit the current setting of the SAT.  
STB (CATV) operations  
• The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program  
your CATV into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier (see  
“Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the TV CONTROL button to set the remote to the CATV opera-  
tion mode.  
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• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the your CATV.  
1 MUTE  
STB (CATV)  
Press to mute or restore the volume.  
4
3
2
2 PAGE (–/+)  
MENU  
PAGE  
GUIDE  
PAGE  
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
6
Use to displays other pages of on-screen  
information if there is too fit one screen.  
3 MENU  
Use to display the main menu.  
5
4 GUIDE  
L3  
L4  
7
9
Use to display the Program Guide screen.  
CH  
5 Number buttons  
MUTE  
1
L1  
L2  
ENTER  
Use to select a specific TV channel.  
6 L1-4  
7
6
Freely assignable keys where you can enter any  
command you like-refer to p.54-55 for more on  
this.  
7 CH ENTER  
Use to select the channel specified with the  
number buttons (not all models require this step).  
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Tuner operations  
• The following operations are available from the amplifier's remote control after you program  
your FM/AM tuner into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the  
amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the LINE/TUNER button to set the remote to the CD operation  
mode.  
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• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
Press to switch the TUNER on or off (not possible  
with all models, especially those without a  
standby mode).  
Tuner  
1
4
7
2
5
3
6
STATION  
TUNING  
–
+
+
2 BAND  
5
4
3
2
6
7
Switches between AM and FM radio bands.  
–
3 MPX  
8
0
9
MPX  
BAND CLASS  
Press to switch between auto stereo and mono  
RF  
DISP  
DIRECT  
reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast  
signal is weak, selecting mono will improve the  
sound quality.  
L1  
ATT  
MODE ACCESS  
4 TUNING –/+  
1 0 9 8 -  
Use to manually tune to radio stations.  
5 STATION –/+  
Use to choose programmed radio stations.  
6 Number buttons  
Use to input stations and frequency.  
7 L1  
Use to program selections (not possible with all  
models).  
8 DIRECT ACCESS  
Allows you to input a frequency directly.  
9 CLASS  
Use to select the class (A, B or C) that a preset  
station is in.  
0 DISP MODE  
Use this to switch between display modes.  
- RF ATT  
Press to turn the RF attenuator on when  
receiving strong FM signals (nearby stations) to  
reduce sound distortion.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
Cassette deck operations  
You can use this remote control to control a single or a double cassette deck after you program the deck player  
into it. If you have a regular cassette deck with only one set of tape heads use the buttons on the right marked  
“SINGLE/DECK II“. If you have a double cassette deck with use the buttons on the left for deck I and the  
buttons on the right for deck II.  
• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program  
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your Cassette deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the  
amplifier (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the MD/TAPE1 button to set the remote to the TAPE operation  
mode.  
• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
DECK  
SINGLE/DECK  
Tape  
Tape  
DECK  
SINGLE / DECK  
DECK  
SINGLE / DECK  
2
3
4
5
5
4
3
2
REC  
REC  
MUTE  
REC  
REC  
MUTE  
6
1
1
9 8  
7
7
6
1
1
Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without  
a standby mode).  
Press to switch the cassette deck on or off (not  
possible with all models, especially those without  
a standby mode).  
2 2  
2 1  
Press to start reverse playback (for auto reverse  
decks).  
Press to rewind the tape.  
3 7  
3 3  
Press to stop playback or recording.  
Press to start playback of the side of the cassette  
which has been loaded as the front.  
4 2  
Press to start reverse playback (for auto reverse  
decks).  
4 7  
Press to stop playback or recording.  
5 3  
5 ¡  
Press to start playback of the side of the cassette  
which has been loaded as the front.  
Press to fast forward the tape.  
6 REC MUTE  
6 ¡  
Press and hold to make a blank space during  
recording. The recording will be muted for as long  
as the button is held down.  
Press to fast forward the tape.  
7 8  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
7 REC ¶  
Press to start recording (may put some decks in  
REC PAUSE mode).  
8 8  
Press to pause playback or recording.  
9 1  
Press to rewind the tape.  
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Remote Control of Other Components  
VCR operations  
• The following operations are available from the Amplifier’s remote control after you program  
your VCR deck into it, but some operations may need to be learned separately by the amplifier  
(see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p.52-55).  
• To perform these operations, press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to set the remote to the VCR operation  
mode.  
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• For more information on individual commands consult the manual that came with the component.  
1
6
7
Press to switch the VCR on or off(not possible  
with all models, especially those without a standby  
mode).  
VCR  
2 CH –/+  
1
4
2
5
3
6
Use to change channels on the VCR's tuner.  
5
4
8
9
3 1˜¡  
1 : Press to rewind the tape.  
¡ : Press to fast foward the tape.  
REC  
3
2
4 REC ¶  
TV/  
CH  
CH  
L1  
7
9
8
0
VCR  
Press to start recording.  
5 7  
L2  
L3  
L4  
Press to stop playback.  
6 3  
1
0
Press to start playback.  
7 8  
Press to pause playback.  
8 Number buttons  
Use to change channels on the VCR.  
9 L1-4  
Freely assignable keys where you can enter any  
commands you like-refer to p.54-55 for more on this.  
0 TV/VCR  
Use this button to switch the VCR between it's TV  
tuner and the video function.  
Other screen for preset operations  
In addition to the operations mentioned in this section up to this point, the VSA-E08 is equipped with remote  
control screens to deal with a variety of cutting edge technologies and components that may or may not have  
appeared on the market yet. These include: CD-R (CD write-once discs deck), CD-RW (CD rewritable discs  
deck), and the latest innovation, DVD video recorder.  
If you have one of these components you can access the preset screen by going to the preset recall section of  
this manual (p.52-55) and following the instructions therein. Select the appropriate screen from the list  
presented and assign it to a function button in the manner described. Then you can access the screen by simply  
pressing that function button.  
Below are a list of the screens of cutting edge components you can access.  
CD-R operations  
DVR (DVD Recorder) operations  
Essentially all the controls are the same as those  
explaining the screen for a regular CD player with the  
added feature of being able to record. The (REC)  
and the REC MUTE buttons are explained on p.60  
under the MD explanations.  
Essentially all the controls are the same as those  
explaining the screen for a regular DVD player with  
the added feature of being able to record. The record  
button (REC) is explained on p.60 under the MD  
explanations. REC STOP is a special DVD video  
recorder control that stops the recording.  
CD-R  
DVR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
C
1
4
2
5
8
0
3
REC  
6
REC  
REC  
MUTE  
REC  
7
9
RDM  
PRGM  
10 10  
STOP  
CH  
CH  
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Recording from Audio Components  
The following explanations show you how to record an analog or digital audio signal. Note that your analog  
components cannot record a player that is only connected digitally (and vice-versa). If you want to record from a  
digital component to an analog one (for example, a tape deck), or vice-versa, the digital component it must be  
connected via analog jacks and you need to set the SIGNAL SELECT switch to ANALOG. To make exact digital  
copies (of digital sources like CDs) both the source component and the recorder must be connected with digital  
connections. See p.12 for more on analog audio connections and p.13 for digital audio connections.  
The Amplifier’s volume, channel level, balance, TONE, DNR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS and surround effects  
have no effect on the recorded signal and the MULTI CH IN cannot be recorded.  
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In some cases, digital recordings have copy guard protections and making a digital copy is not possible.  
In this case you can only copy them in an analog manner.  
1 Select the source component. Set  
SIGNAL SELECT according to the  
source component's signal (ANALOG  
or DIGITAL).  
Functions that can be recorded  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
DSP  
STEREO  
Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control  
(or use the button on the front panel) and choose  
ANALOG.  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
MIDNIGHT  
IN  
2 Start recording with a recorder.  
3 Playback the source to be recorded.  
Record monitor (TAPE 2 MONITOR)  
SIGNAL  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
DIGITAL  
LOUDNESS  
SELECT  
NR  
1
(if necessary)  
If you connect a cassette deck with a record monitor function  
to the TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks, you can listen to the sound of  
an analog recording as it is being recorded.  
Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the  
recording (TAPE 2 indicator on) and the sound of the source  
component (TAPE 2 indicator off).  
Recording from Video Components  
The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the  
VCR 1/DVR or VCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to  
record Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks.  
The Amplifier’s volume, channel level, balance, TONE, DIGITAL NR, MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS and surround  
effects have no effect on the recorded signal.  
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Functions that can be recorded  
1 First, decide the component you'd like  
to record and put the amplifier in that  
function. Set the SIGNAL SELECT to  
analog.  
MAIN SUB  
Amplifier  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
DSP  
STEREO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
Press the SIGNAL SELECT button on the remote control  
(or use the button on the front panel) and choose analog.  
Recording DIGITAL or 2 RF signals is not possible.  
EFFECT  
/ dts / MPEG  
ADVANCED  
THX  
STANDARD  
THEATER  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI CH  
MIDNIGHT  
IN  
2 Start recording with VCR 1 or VCR 2  
(etc.).  
SIGNAL  
TV  
VCR2  
DIGITAL  
CONTROL  
LOUDNESS  
SELECT  
NR  
3 Playback the source to be recorded.  
1
(if necessary)  
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Video Select  
This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The  
sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p.45. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO  
SELECT button.  
Press the VIDEO SELECT button on  
the front panel to cycle through the  
different possible video inputs.  
The first press shows the video input you are  
currently using. After that pressing VIDEO SELECT  
cycles though the possibilities in the following order:  
DVD/LD  
VCR1  
VCR2  
(OFF)  
TV  
VIDEO  
The OFF setting means the AUDIO and VIDEO  
source are the same. (Also, if one of the MD/TAPE 1,  
CD, LINE/TUNER, or PHONO functions are selected  
the VIDEO SELECT will be set to OFF.)  
VIDEO SELECT button  
After choosing a video input the display on the  
amplifier will show that input for about 5 seconds  
and then revert to showing the sound mode the  
amplifier is in.  
The VIDEO SELECT remains set to  
the input you chose until you  
change the audio input.  
If you change audio functions the amplifier will reset  
itself to make the video and audio inputs correspond.  
Also, if you switch the power of the amplifier OFF  
when you turn it back on the video and audio inputs  
will reset so that they correspond.  
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Using Other Functions  
Multi Operations  
Multi operations allow you to tell the amplifier and your other components to do a number of things with the  
push of only two buttons on the LCD commander. For example, you can program the unit to turn on your TV,  
turn on your DVD player and start playing the loaded DVD. This allows you to freely decide which operations you  
want performed as well as the order in which you want them performed. The steps below show you how to  
program a string of up to 5 different operations based on eight possible components. You don't need to program  
the power of this unit to go on, it will do so automatically when multi operations are recalled.  
Be sure to recall or learn the remote commands for each component before attempting multi  
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operations (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components“, p.52-55).  
1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button.  
1
2 Press the MULTI OPERATION  
BACK  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
button.  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
To cancel MULTI OPERATION  
Press REMOTE SETUP button again.  
COMMANDER  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
2
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
3 The next screen will instruct you to  
SELECT FUNCTION. Choose the  
component you want to start the  
MULTI OPERATION with and press  
it's FUNCTION button.  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
VCR2  
CONTROL  
For example purposes we'll use a DVD player as the  
first component to be set in this multi operation  
process.  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button.  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LINE/  
TUNER  
4 Next you should select the  
command number you want the  
process to start with. Of course it's  
logical to start with 1 so press  
command 1 (the box the 1 with  
inside it).  
TV  
VCR2  
CONTROL  
3
This tells the amplifier this will be the first command.  
To erase a command  
Multi Operation [  
BACK  
]
DVD/LD  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
4
SELECT NUMBER  
Press the command button you want to erase and  
press the CLEAR button.  
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2
1
3
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
5 Select the component whose  
command you want to input (for  
example, a DVD player), and press  
that button on the remote control.  
The LCD screen for that component  
will appear on the remote control.  
5
]
Multi Operation [  
DVD/LD  
BACK  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SELECT FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2
1
3
The screen for that component will appear in the LCD  
display.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
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Using Other Functions  
BACK  
6 Select a command from the screen  
of the component (for example 3  
[play]).  
DVD:Multi Operation  
1
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
6
2
5
3
6
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
4
SEARCH  
MODE  
The command and component chosen will appear in the  
window of command 1.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TOP  
MENU  
7
9
8
0
To erase a command  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
MENU SETUP  
Press the command button you want to erase and press  
the CLEAR button.  
10  
C
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
]
Multi Operation [  
DVD/LD  
BACK  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SELECT NUMBER  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2
3
3
7
DVD  
7 Repeat steps 4-6 to program a  
sequence of up to five commands.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
You can assign MULTI OPERATIONS for up to 5 function  
buttons.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
To erase a command  
Press the command button you want to erase and press  
the CLEAR button.  
]
Multi Operation [  
DVD/LD  
BACK  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SELECT NUMBER  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
8 When done press SETUP OK to input  
the information.  
2
3
3
DVD  
After you press SETUP OK the LCD screen on the  
remote will flash COMPLETE to let you know the  
process has been stored.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
The remote then returns to the mode allowing you to  
input more multi operations.  
8
9 Press the BACK button repeatedly to  
leave the multi operation set up  
mode.  
9
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
MD/TAPE1  
You don't need to program power on for PIONEER  
memo  
CD  
components (except for the first generation of Pio-  
neer DVRs), they will go on automatically if a  
command for that unit is entered in the MULTI  
OPERATIONS settings. Also, your TV will go on  
automatically if a TV related command is entered in  
the MULTI OPERATIONS.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
Performing multi operations  
Do the following to use the MULTI OPERATIONS.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
MASTER VOLUME  
1 1 Press the MULTI OPERATION button.  
MULTI  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
OPERATION  
MUTING  
ENTER  
2 Press the function button that has  
been set up with multi operations.  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
The power of the main unit goes on and the  
programmed multi operations are performed  
automatically.  
Multi Operation  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
RECEIVER  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
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Using Other Functions  
System OFF  
The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with  
the push of only one button on the LCD commander (this feature will only work with components that have a  
standby mode). For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD  
player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components,  
they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well.  
The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different SYSTEM OFF operations based on eight  
possible components.  
Be sure to recall or learn the remote commands for each component before programming the  
SYSTEM OFF function (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components“, p.  
52-55).  
memo  
1 Press the REMOTE SETUP button.  
1
2 Press the MULTI OPERATION  
BACK  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
button.  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
To cancel MULTI OPERATION  
Press REMOTE SETUP button again.  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
2
3
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
3 The next screen will instruct you to  
SELECT FUNCTION. Press the  
AMPLIFIER button.  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
VCR2  
CONTROL  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button.  
4 Next you should select the  
command number you want the  
process to start with. Of course it's  
logical to start with 1 so press  
command 1 button (the box the 1  
with inside it).  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
This tells the amplifier this will be the first command.  
The number will become shaded.  
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
BACK  
System OFF  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
4
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
SELECT NUMBER  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2
1
3
5 Select the FUNCTION button of the  
component which you want to stop  
or turn off (for example, stop your  
DVD player) and press that  
FUNCTION button on the remote  
control.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
TV  
CONTROL  
SETUP  
OK  
VCR2  
The screen for that component will appear in the LCD  
display.  
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
5
BACK  
System OFF  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SELECT FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2
1
3
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
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Using Other Functions  
BACK  
6 Select a stop or a power ( )  
DVD:System Off  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
command.  
1
2
5
3
6
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
The command and component chosen will appear in  
the window of command 1.  
To erase a command  
Press the command button you want to erase and  
press the CLEAR button.  
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
4
SEARCH  
MODE  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TOP  
7
9
8
0
MENU  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
MENU SET UP  
10  
C
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
6
«
7 Repeat steps 4-6 to program a  
sequence of up to five stop or  
power off commands you want to  
input.  
BACK  
System OFF  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
SELECT FUNCTION  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
2
3
DVD  
To erase a command  
Press the command button you want to erase and  
press the CLEAR button.  
To go back one step  
Press the BACK button.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
5
4
CLEAR  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
SETUP  
OK  
To go back to the REMOTE SETUP screen  
8
9
Press the BACK button repeatedly.  
8 When done press SETUP OK to  
input the information.  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
9 Press the BACK button repeatedly  
to leave the multi operation set up  
mode.  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
Using SYSTEM OFF  
Do the following to use the SYSTEM OFF function.  
1 Press the SYSTEM OFF button.  
TV  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
CONTROL  
The remote control must be on to be able to use this  
command but it can be in any mode.  
MASTER VOLUME  
All the components programmed into the SYSYTEM  
OFF mode will stop and/or go off. The amplifier will go  
off as well.  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
1
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Using Other Functions  
Setting up the DIRECT FUNCTION  
The direct function will not be necessary for most users. It is designed in case you have an external video  
source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSA-E08). For this explanation we'll  
call this the "external video deck." You'd like to control external video deck with this unit's remote control so  
you've assigned it a function button (for example purposes, the VCR 2 button). Yet, if you put the amplifier in  
VCR 2 mode you'll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the  
VSA-E08. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF. Now when you press  
VCR 2 function button you can control the external video deck with the remote but the amplifier does not go into  
VCR 2 mode.  
1 Press the REMOTE SETUP.  
2
1
2 Press the DIRECT FUNCTION  
button.  
BACK  
Remote Setup  
REMOTE  
SETUP  
AMP  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
LCD  
DIRECT FUNCTION  
ITEM MEMO  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
COMMANDER  
PRESET RECALL  
LEARNING  
3 Choose to set the DIRECT  
FUNCTION of each source to ON or  
OFF by pressing on the ON/OFF  
button.  
KEY RENAME  
LINE/  
TUNER  
MULTI OPERATION  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
A triangular arrow points from the ON/OFF button  
towards a small nub next to the function names (DVD/  
LD, CD, etc.) that can be turned ON/OFF. This nub will  
disappear if that DIRECT FUNCTION is turned OFF.  
4
3
REMOTE  
AMP  
SETUP  
Subsequently the nub will not appear on any remote  
control screen if the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF.  
DVD/LD  
TV/SAT  
VCR1  
MD/TAPE1  
CD  
4 To leave the Direct Function mode  
press the BACK button.  
LINE/  
TUNER  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
The default setting for all DIRECT FUNCTIONS is  
ON.  
memo  
Resetting the Remote Control  
The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control.  
TV  
CONTROL  
VCR2  
FUNCTION  
Hold down both the STANDBY/ON  
button and MUTING button and  
then push the RESET tab under the  
battery cover on the back of the  
remote control.  
MASTER VOLUME  
MULTI  
OPERATION  
SYSTEM  
OFF  
+
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
ENTER  
–
BACK LIGHT  
on/off  
STANDBY/ON  
MUTING  
RESET tab  
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Dolby Digital  
1
Dolby Digital is a compression format which records  
the sound of 6 or 8 channels of the theater surround  
system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track.  
Of the 6-8 channels, the sub woofer channel is  
intended for bass only, and because the frequency  
range is smaller than a main channel, the overall  
soundtrack is expressed as 5.1 or 7.1 channels.  
Dolby Digital is the name of the Dolby surround multi-  
channel digital system that was developed after the  
Dolby Surround System and Dolby Pro Logic Surround  
System.  
Laser disc format  
Laser discs are now available on the market in large  
numbers. This means that the recording of different  
format audio signals on the laser disc raises the  
important question of compatibility with existing laser  
discs. Dolby Digital tracks on laser discs record signals  
using the space of one analog audio channel so it will  
maintain compatibility with existing discs and players.  
As shown in the following figure, the digital audio  
sounds of Dolby Digital discs can be played back as  
currently done. Analog sounds are played back by  
using the other channel without the Dolby Digital  
signals for monaural audio signals.  
4 channel analog sound  
track (Matrix)  
5.1 channel digital  
surround track  
Analog  
sound  
(Monaural)  
Dolby Digital  
sound  
Video  
Digital  
sound  
2
4
6
8
10  
12  
14 MHz  
Dolby  
Frequency  
Digital  
encoding  
Dolby Digital for movie films  
Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic  
Surround  
The number of movies made using Dolby Digital since  
1992 has exceeded 300 and continues to increase.  
For compact disc players and laser disc digital sounds,  
16 bits are used to sample the original analog audio  
waveform and sampling is carried out 44,100 times  
every second. However because an enormous  
amount of recording signal data is required for the  
multi channel system with this method, Dolby Digital  
is used to compress the data.  
In reproducing audio signals, the smaller the bit  
number used, the lower the sound quality. With Dolby  
Digital, drop in auditory sound quality is prevented by  
using masking technology and digital filtering  
technology based on the human auditory  
Dolby Digital is also known as the 5.1 channel system.  
It is equipped with 5 channels (front left, front right,  
center, surround left, surround right) in the frequency  
range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz and an independent Low  
Frequency Effect (LFE) channel. The sub woofer  
channel is also called Low Frequency Effect (LFE).  
The subwoofer channel can be used as desired to  
enjoy strong bass sounds.  
characteristics.  
MPEG Audio  
MPEG is an audio encoding system which delivers high quality audio for music and movies. By removing  
frequencies which are out of the human hearing range, the sound is then compressed to enable the  
transmission of mono, stereo, or multichannel (5.1 and 7.1) audio in a single bitstream which is why it has  
become a standard audio format for DVD and personal computers. The composition and versatility of MPEG  
audio also ensures that the presentation of a multichannel soundtrack will sound appropriate on everything from  
a 7.1 channel surround sound home theater setup to a mono television set. Above all, MPEG audio is designed  
to be compatible with past and future MPEG audio versions, which means that future versions of MPEG audio  
will be compatible with decoders currently being produced (the signal is merely reconfigured to fit the number of  
channels available in a system).  
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DTS  
DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC  
PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects.  
In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a  
simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance,  
a higher sound quality format is produced. Also, unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly,  
the only components required are a CD-ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS  
processor, and therefore less investment is required than with other formats. For this reason, the format is  
being introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted in home movie software (DVD, LD)  
and music software (5.1 channel CD). DTS has recently added a third surround channel to its system. This has  
come to be known as DTS Extended Surround or simply DTS-ES.  
THX  
THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are  
recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented  
accurately in your home, special technologies are required. In your home the room is much smaller and has a  
bright sound, the speakers are very different and there are only six-eight of them, plus, you sit much closer to  
each one of those speakers. Because of these differences we often miss the power and emotion that thrills us  
in a good movie. Now Pioneer and THX have teamed up to bring the full glory of accurate cinema sound to the  
comfort and convenience of your home.  
Re-Equalization™ : In a theater the room is very large and dead sounding, you sit a long way back from the  
speakers and the speakers themselves are very specialized. Because a sound track recorded in this dead  
sounding space when it is played at home it sounds overbright. THX Re-Equalization adjusts for this difference in  
a very precise way.  
Adaptive Decorrelation™ : When a sound track sends mono sound to the surround speakers it often seems  
to be coming come from one side instead of from all around you as it would in a theater. Adaptive Decorrelation  
helps to correct this inaccuracy.  
Timbre Matching™ : When recording a sound track it is very important that the surround sounds move  
smoothly and seamlessly around the theater. It is very distracting when sounds seem to jump from speaker to  
speaker. Timbre Matching helps to smooth the movement of the surround sounds even though you are using  
only two speakers.  
Bass Peak Level Manager™ : Some Dolby Digital sound tracks can produce bass peaks that are undesirable in  
a home theater environment. The Bass Peak Level Manager allows you to set the maximum peak levels  
appropriate to your system. (Set this function according to the BASS PEAK LEVEL MANAGER instructions on  
page 38.)  
Loudspeaker Position Time Synchronization™ : This feature allows you to adjust for the difference in the  
distance from each individual loudspeaker to the listening position. Doing this ensures that all the speakers  
operate in precise synchronization improving the seamless nature of the soundfield. (Set this function according  
to the CHANNEL DELAY instructions on p.34.)  
THX Surround EX™ : THX Surround EX–Dolby Digital Surround EX is a joint development of Dolby Laboratories  
and the THX division of Lucasfilm Ltd.  
In a movie theater, film soundtracks that have been encoded with Dolby Digital Surround EX technology are able  
to reproduce an extra channel which has been added during the mixing of the program. This channel, called  
Surround Back, places sounds behind the listener in addition to the currently available front left, front center,  
front right, surround right, surround left and subwoofer channels. This additional channel provides the  
opportunity for more detailed imaging behind the listener and brings more depth, spacious ambience and sound  
localization than ever before.  
Movies that were created using the Dolby Digital Surround EX technology, when released into the home  
consumer market may exhibit a Dolby Digital Surround EX logo on the packaging. A list of movies created using  
this technology can be found on the Dolby web site at http://www.dolby.com.  
Only receiver and controller products bearing the THX Surround EX logo, when in the THX Surround EX mode,  
faithfully reproduce this new technology in the home.  
This product may also engage the "THX Surround EX" mode during the playback of 5.1 channel material that is  
not Dolby Digital Surround EX encoded. In such case the information delivered to the Surround Back channel will  
be program dependent and may or may not be very pleasing depending on the particular soundtrack and the  
tastes of the individual listener.  
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Troubleshooting  
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with  
this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other  
components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks  
listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
The power does not turn ON.  
• The power plug is disconnected.  
• Connect the power plug to the wall  
outlet.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet, and insert again.  
• The protection circuit may have  
been activated.  
The unit does not respond when  
the buttons are pressed.  
• Static electricity caused by dry air.  
• Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet, and insert again.  
No sound is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Improper connections.  
• Make sure the component is  
connected correctly (see p.12-20).  
• Press MUTE on the remote control.  
• Adjust MASTER VOLUME.  
• Sound is muted.  
• The volume is turned down.  
• The TAPE 2 MONITOR is ON.  
• Speakers are turned OFF.  
• Press the TAPE 2 MONITOR button.  
• Press SPEAKERS (A/B) to select the  
speakers you connected.  
• DIGITAL/ANALOG switch is set  
incorrectly.  
• Set SIGNAL SELECT (see p.47).  
No image is output when a  
function is selected.  
• Improper connections.  
• Make sure the component is  
connected correctly (see p.12-20).  
• Press the correct function button.  
• The input source is not properly  
selected.  
• To get more signal to the subwoofer  
set it to PLUS or choose SMALL for  
the FRONT speakers (see p.32-33).  
Subwoofer output is very low.  
• Settings route signal away from  
subwoofer  
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog  
(make sure your LD player is hooked  
up with analog connections in addition  
to digital and 2 RF connections, see  
p.14).  
• The LD is not a Dolby Digital  
compatible disc.  
When playing an LD the SIGNAL  
SELECT is on AC -3 RF but there  
is still no sound.  
When playing a Dolby Digital/DTS/  
MPEG source the 5.1 Channel  
indicator doesn't light.  
• There is no problem with the receiver  
but if you want 5 channel sound you  
must play a 5 channel source.  
• The Dolby Digital/DTS/MPEG source  
is not 5 channels.  
You can't get DIGITAL to come up  
when using the SIGNAL SELECT  
button.  
• Make sure the digital connections and  
the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT is doner  
correctly.  
• Press the TAPE2 MONITOR button so  
it goes inot the OFF setting.  
• Either the digital connections or the  
DIGITAL INPUT SELECT is  
incorrect.  
• The TAPE2 MONITOR mode is ON.  
When using THX AUTO mode the  
receiver is not playing in the EX  
mode.  
• There is no problem with your  
receiver but if you want to hear 7  
channel sound use an EX source.  
• You are not using a source with  
Surround EX flag.  
• The player is paused or stopped.  
• There is a mistake in the player  
settings for audio output.  
The Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG  
indicator doesn't light up even  
when playing a Dolby Digital / DTS  
/ MPEG source.  
• Play the source.  
• Fix the audio settings (check the  
manual that came withy your DVD  
player).  
• Although it's a Dolby Digital / DTS /  
MPEG source there is a possibility  
the present trrack is not Dolby  
Digital / DTS / MPEG.  
• There is no problem. The indicator  
won't light when the track is not a  
Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG track.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
No sound from surround or  
center speakers.  
• Speaker settings are incorrect.  
• See “SPEAKER SETTING” on p.32-33  
to check the speaker settings.  
• The rear and/or center levels are  
turned down.  
• The surround and/or center  
speakers are disconnected.  
• See “CHANNEL LEVEL” p.35-36 to  
check the speaker levels.  
• Connect the speakers (see p.18-19).  
Sound is produced from some  
components, but not from  
digital components.  
• SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.  
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “AUTO” or  
according to the type of connections  
made (see p.47).  
• Set the digital input settings correctly  
(see p.31).  
• The digital inputs are assigned  
incorrectly, or not at all.  
No sound is output or a noise is  
output when software with DTS  
is played back.  
• SIGNAL SELECT is set to  
“ANALOG”.  
• Make digital connections (see p.13)  
and set SIGNAL SELECT to “AUTO”  
(see p.47).  
• Refer to the instruction manual  
supplied with the DVD player.  
• A DVD player not compatible with  
DTS is used, or the setting of the  
DVD player is incorrect.  
• The digital output level has been  
turned down on a CD player or  
other component equipped with  
digital output level adjustment  
capability. (The DTS signal has been  
altered by the player, and cannot be  
read.)  
• Set the digital volume level of the  
player to full, or to the neutral  
position.  
• The speakers are tunred OFF.  
• Turn the speakers ON.  
The sound is output  
intermittently when software  
with DTS is played back.  
• Disc being played back has a huge  
amount of information on it.  
• Use the STANDARD mode to get  
the best results (see memo, p.41,44).  
When a search is performed by  
a Dolby Digital / DTS / MPEG  
compatible CD player during  
playback, noise is output.  
• The search function performed by  
the player interferes with the  
reading of digital information.  
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure  
to turn the volume down to prevent  
the output of loud noise from your  
speakers.  
Cannot be remote controlled.  
• The remote control batteries have  
worn out.  
• Replace the batteries (see p.9).  
• Too far away or bad angle of  
operation.  
• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the remote  
sensor on the front panel (see p.10).  
• Remove the obstacle or operate from  
another position.  
• Avoid exposing the remote sensor on  
the front panel to direct light.  
• There is an obstacle between the  
receiver and the remote control.  
• Strong light such as fluorescent  
light is shining onto the unit's  
remote control signal light-receiving  
window.  
• A cord is connected to the  
CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.  
• The IR -Receiver type is  
mismatched with the setting.  
• Connect cord to the correct jack.  
• Disconnect the IR Receiver from the  
rear panel, and set to the other IR  
Receiver type using the remote  
control.  
• The SETTING LOCK on the remote • Turn the SETTING LOCK to OFF (see  
control is tunred ON.  
• The lock switch on the remote  
control is set to LOCK.  
p.55).  
• Set the lock switch to USE (see p.  
10).  
The display is dark.  
• The FL DIMMER button is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on the front panel  
repeatedly to return to the default  
setting (see p.51).  
The OVER indicator is  
constantly lit.  
• If you are using an analog source,  
the signal is too strong.  
• Press the INPUT ATT button (see  
p.26).  
When playing a Dolby Digital /  
DTS / MPEG format LD there is  
noise audible on the  
• If you are using a digital source,  
there is too much information for  
the receiver to handle.  
• The SIGNAL SELECT is on  
ANALOG.  
• For 2/DTS/MPEG sources put the  
receiver in STANDARD mode (see  
p.41,45).  
soundtrack.  
• Set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL.  
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity  
76 Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.  
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Specifications  
Amplifier Section  
Miscellaneous  
Power Requirements  
Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE)  
FRONT ... 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
Continuous Power Output (SURROUND MODE)  
FRONT ... 130 W + 130 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
CENTER ................ 130 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
SURROUND ....................................... 130 W + 130 W  
(DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 6 Ω)  
Rated Power Output .............................. 100 W + 100 W  
(20 Hz-20 kHz, THD 0.09 %, 8 Ω)  
• Above specifications are applicable when the power  
supply is 230V.  
UK model ...................................... AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
European model ................... AC 220 - 230 V, 50/60 Hz  
Power Consumption ............................................. 500 W  
Power Consumption in Standby mode .................. 1.0 W  
AC Outlets (except for the UK model)  
SWITCHED (×2) ...............................Total 100 W MAX.  
UNSWITCHED ........................................ 100 W MAX.  
Dimensions .................. 420 (W) × 173 (H) × 470 (D) mm  
Weight (without package) ....................................... 18 kg  
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)  
Furnished Parts  
PHONO MM ..........................................4.7 mV/47 kΩ  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD, LINE/  
TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2 ....... 335 mV/47 kΩ  
Phono Overload Level (THD 0.1 %, 1 kHz)  
PHONO MM ................................................... 120 mV  
Frequency Response  
PHONO MM ................... 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz 0.3 dB  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT,  
VIDEO, CD, LINE/TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R,  
“AA” IEC LR6 batteries .................................................4  
Remote Control Unit with a touch pen attached ...........1  
Cushion for Remote .......................................................4  
Operating Instructions ...................................................1  
NOTE:  
Specifications and the design are subject to possible  
modifications without notice, due to improvements.  
+0  
–3  
TAPE 2.................................5 Hz to 100,000 Hz dB  
Output (Level/Impedance)  
VCR 1/DVR REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R REC,  
TAPE 2 REC .............................................335 mV/1 kΩ  
Tone Control  
BASS ................................................... 6 dB (100 Hz)  
TREBLE ............................................... 6 dB (10 kHz)  
LOUDNESS ............................+10 dB (100 Hz/10 kHz)  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (IHF, short circuited, A network)  
PHONO MM ...................................................... 80 dB  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,  
LINE/TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2 ......... 101 dB  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
[DIN (continuous rated power output/50 mW)]  
PHONO MM ................................................. 68/61 dB  
VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, DVD/LD, TV/SAT, VIDEO, CD,  
LINE/TUNER, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, TAPE 2 ...... 92/65 dB  
Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity) .......................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance) ............................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 65 dB  
+0  
Frequency Response ..................... 5 Hz to 10 MHz dB  
–3  
Component Video Section  
Input (Sensitivity) .......................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Output (Level/Impedance) ............................ 1 Vp-p/75 Ω  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............................................. 65 dB  
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Copyright © 2000 Pioneer Corporation.  
All rights reserved.  
PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-Chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada  
PIONEER EUROPE NV Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11  
P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.  
PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.  
178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300  
San Lorenzo 1009 3er Piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100  
TEL: 5-688-52-90  
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