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Pioneer VSX-839RDS Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-859RDS VSX-859RDS-G VSX-839RDS Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Power Cord Caution

    1362 should be used. fitted. [For European model] Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions If the socket outlets on the associated equipment so you will know how to operate your model prop- are not suitable for the plug supplied with the erly.

  • Page 3: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver 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 wall outlet.

  • Page 4: Speaker Connections

    Home theater is designed to be set up with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right, you can't hook up surround back speakers to the VSX-839RDS) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers .
  • Page 5 Quick Start Guide 4 4 4 4 4 Digital Input Assignment (VSX-859RDS) This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the diagram on p. 3. if it isn't use the 5¥∞ buttons to Î...
  • Page 6 Quick Start Guide 4 4 4 4 4 Digital Input Assignment (VSX-839RDS) This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the diagram on p. 3. 4 "Digital in" should be selected (if it isn't use the 5¥∞...

  • Page 7: Playing A Dvd With Surround Sound

    TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS LOUDNESS VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT ¶ 3 Press the DVD/LD button (DVD INPUT button for the VSX-839RDS) on the MENU MUTE TOP MENU MENU SYSTEM SETUP D.ACCESS BAND CLASS & ‹ EFFECT/...
  • Page 8 Digital noise reduction filters out unwanted noise from recordings to give you a clearer sound and the 7 channel tone (5 channel tone for the VSX-839RDS) control allows you to adjust the treble and bass of each channel individually to suit your listening tastes.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Checking the Supplied Accessories ......10 Programming a Different Component into a How to Use This Manual .......... 10 MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-839RDS only) ..74 Preparing the Remote Control ......... 10 Checking Preset Codes (VSX-839RDS only) ... 74 Opening the Front Panel .......... 11 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings Installing the Receiver ..........

  • Page 10: Before You Start

    VSX-859RDS VSX-839RDS Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-859RDS and VSX-839RDS To play some music or soundtrack refer to “Basic Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receivers. Playback“ starting on p. 44. “Using the Tuner“ (p. 58) This manual is divided into three main sections which explains how to use the radio of this unit.

  • Page 11: Opening The Front Panel

    To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger. memo • 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 require control cords.

  • Page 12: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting Your Equipment 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).

  • Page 13: Digital Connections

    The VSX-859RDS has two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs (the VSX-839RDS has two coaxial and two optical inputs). In order to hook up a DVD/LD player or LD player see p.14.

  • Page 14: Example Connection For A Dvd/Ld Or Ld Player

    RF output and either a coaxial or optical digital connection. To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with a RF output to the VSX-839RDS, however, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the receiver through its digital input jacks.

  • Page 15: Video Components

    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 (not possible for the VSX- 839RDS), 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.

  • Page 16: Tv/ Satellite Tuner Components

    Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either component video (not possible for the VSX-839RDS), 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.

  • Page 17: Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)

    Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video (not possible for the VSX-839RDS), 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...

  • Page 18: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 19: Speakers

    VSX-859RDS (you can't hook up surround back speakers to the VSX-839RDS), as shown in the diagram on p. 4. If you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the receiver.

  • Page 20: Placing Your Speakers

    Left Center Right Woofer Surround Surround Listening Left Right Position Surround Back Surround Back Left Right VSX-839RDS (or VSX-859RDS without sur- round back speakers) Front Front Left Center Right Woofer Surround Surround Listening Left Right Position • Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.

  • Page 21: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers To hook up surround back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier (this is not possible with the VSX- 839RDS). Other than for that purpose this receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system.

  • Page 22: Displays & Controls

    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 6 7 8 9 VSX-859RDS STANDBY/ON button STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.
  • Page 23 Displays & Controls 6 SPEAKERS (A/B) button RETURN – Press to move back one step in the SETUP process. Use to select the speaker system. A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up 14 MULTI JOG dial to the A system.

  • Page 24: Remote Control (Vsx-859Rds)

    SETUP SYSTEM OFF button S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM This button turns off components in two ways. OPERATION First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 components. Secondly, any component that MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS...
  • Page 25 Displays & Controls 5(+)/∞(–)/2/3/ENTER buttons button – Press to turn the power of the Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV TV on/off. screen and enter commands when setting up TV FUNC button – Press TV FUNC to select surround sound, speakers levels &...

  • Page 26: Remote Control (Vsx-839Rds)

    Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-839RDS) VIDEO SELECT button Switches the receiver between the various types of video input. SOURCE RECEIVER MULTI CH INPUT button (See p. 34, 55) Use to hook up an external component that can MULTI CONTROL...
  • Page 27 Displays & Controls # ADVANCED button TV VOLUME +/– buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV. Use to select one of the four Advanced Theater button modes. Use to create certain types of sound Use to turn on the power of the TV. environments when listening to Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, DTS or MPEG sources.

  • Page 28: Display

    Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 1413 1 Speaker indicators 8 TAPE 2 indicator Light to indicate the current speaker system, A Lights when the TAPE 2 monitor is on. 9 MASTER VOLUME indicator and/or B.

  • Page 29: Initial Set Up

    Initial Set up On Screen Display (VSX-859RDS only) There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them will not allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit.

  • Page 30: Setting Up For Surround Sound

    Switch on the receiver and your TV, and make sure that the receiver is selected as your TV's video input. For the VSX-839RDS use the front panel display on the receiver. These instructions are written using the remote control to make the settings but you can also use the MULTI JOG dial, SETUP and RETURN buttons on the front panel.
  • Page 31 Initial Set up 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons (or turn the Fu n c t i on n ame DVD / L D MULTI JOG dial) to move the hand to the VCR2 VCR2 VCR1 VCR1 second tier of setup modes and choose the V I DEO V I DEO PHONO...
  • Page 32 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Bass Peak Level (See p. 42) Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio sources include ultra-low VSX-839RDS bass tones. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the...
  • Page 33 TV / SAT [ DVD / LD ] RF I N EX I T DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EX I T VSX-839RDS ¢ CHANNEL TUNE ENTER 2 The “Digital-1” (“Digi-1” on the front panel) TUNE TOP MENU MENU should be selected.

  • Page 34: Multi Channel In Setting

    You will go to “Assign End”. 4 Press ENTER again and move on to “Surround Set” (the Surround Setup Menu) MULTI JOG (Turn to select / Push to enter) for the VSX-839RDS. For the VSX-859RDS you will go to the “Component In Select” setting.
  • Page 35 Initial Set up Component In Select setting (VSX-859RDS only) This feature is only included on the VSX-859RDS. For most people this setting will not be necessary, if this is the case for you go on to the next setup. If you hooked up equipment with component video you need to assign the terminals for the devices you connected.

  • Page 36: Speaker Setting

    LARGE [ LARGE EX I T S u r r B a c k Su bwo f o e r EX I T VSX-839RDS ¢ CHANNEL TUNE ENTER 2 Select either the FREE or THX speaker TUNE setting mode with the 5¥∞ buttons then...
  • Page 37 Initial Set up • Select LARGE if your speakers will reproduce bass frequencies effectively or if you did not connect a subwoofer. (If you select SMALL for the front speakers the subwoofer will automati- cally be set to YES. Also, the center and surround speakers cannot be set to LARGE if the front speakers are set to SMALL.

  • Page 38: Channel Delay

    [ 2 . 0m ] B a s s P a k S u r r B a c k VSX-839RDS [ 2 . 0m ] D - R a S u r r B a c k [ 2 . 0m ]...

  • Page 39: Channel Level

    DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER B a s s P a k REMOTE CONTROL UNIT D - R a EX I T VSX-839RDS ¢ CHANNEL TUNE ENTER 2 Select a TEST TONE mode. TUNE 1 Press 5¥∞ to move the cursor to AUTO or MANUAL.
  • Page 40 The receiver will automatically cycle through the speakers emitting a test tone from each one. It will continue to do this until you press ENTER to signify you have finished your VSX-839RDS adjustments. It will again take a moment as the MASTER ¢...

  • Page 41: Crossover Network

    ( THX Hz ) B a s s P a k pe a D - R a EX I T VSX-839RDS ¢ CHANNEL TUNE ENTER TUNE • The default setting is 80 Hz. TOP MENU MENU D.ACCESS...

  • Page 42: Bass Peak Level

    ] C r o s s wo r k [ EX I T o e r B a s s P a k D - R a EX I T VSX-839RDS ¢ CHANNEL TUNE ENTER TUNE TOP MENU MENU D.ACCESS...

  • Page 43: Dynamic Range Control

    C r o s s o e r wo r k ( F o r B a s s P a k o l b D - R a EX I T VSX-839RDS ¢ CHANNEL TUNE ENTER TUNE TOP MENU MENU D.ACCESS...

  • Page 44: Basic Playback

    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 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).

  • Page 45: Home Thx Cinema Modes

    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.

  • Page 46: Dsp Modes

    Basic Playback 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 speaker(s) (VSX-859RDS only) switched on (see p. 36 – 37) then 7.1 will appear after the name of all of these modes in the display on the receiver.

  • Page 47: Selecting A Sound Mode

    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT [When using no SURROUND BACK speakers (VSX- 839RDS)] STANDARD only • For HOME THX CINEMA \ Press THX (THX CINEMA) VSX-839RDS Each press changes the THX mode as follows: [When using SURROUND BACK speakers] THX SURROUND EX THX CINEMA...
  • Page 48 Basic Playback —OFF _ON button memo DSP MODE STEREO/ • If you have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on DIRECT (see p. 36 – 37) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH STEREO will appear as such in the display on the receiver (VSX- 859RDS only).

  • Page 49: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital, Dts Or Mpeg Audio

    REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (For more see “Sound Modes” and "Selecting a Sound Mode" on pages 44 – 48.) VSX-839RDS 5 For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER. This sets the remote to receiver control mode. SOURCE RECEIVER 6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select...

  • Page 50: Playing Stereo Sources

    4 Press the STEREO/DIRECT button to select the stereo mode. DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT The STEREO indicator lights on the display. 5 For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER. VSX-839RDS This sets the remote to receiver control mode. SOURCE RECEIVER 6 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select the input signal.

  • Page 51: Switching Analog And Digital Signal Input

    VSX-859RDS 1 For the VSX-859RDS set the slide switch on Î SETUP the remote control to USE. S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 2 Press the SIGNAL SELECT button to select...

  • Page 52: Reducing Noise During Playback

    VSX-859RDS 1 For the VSX-859RDS set the slide switch on Î the remote control to USE. SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 2 Press the DIGITAL NR button on the remote...

  • Page 53: Listening In Midnight Mode

    ADVANCED LIGHT STANDARD Each press switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode be- tween on or off. DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-839RDS memo ENTER • The effect adjusts itself automatically in accordance with TUNE the volume level. TOP MENU MENU •...

  • Page 54: Adjusting Bass And Treble

    The button cycles though the possibilities in the following order: TONE Front TONE Center TONE SurrBack TONE Surround [When not using SURROUND BACK speakers/VSX-839RDS] TONE Front TONE Center TONE Surround 3 Use the BASS or TREBLE (+/–) buttons to adjust the low or high frequencies of each channel.

  • Page 55: Multi Channel In Playback

    1 For the VSX-859RDS set the slide switch on Î the remote control to USE. SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER. DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ 2 Press the MULTI CH INPUT button on the DIGITAL SIGNAL –...

  • Page 56: Direct Playback

    Adjusting the Brightness of the Display Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display). SOURCE RECEIVER 1 For the VSX-839RDS press RECEIVER. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 2 Press the FL DIMMER button (for VSX-...

  • Page 57: Dual Mono Setting

    Basic Playback 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.

  • Page 58: Using The Tuner

    S0URCE RECEIVER 2 Press the TUNER button ("TUN" on the MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 VSX-839RDS). MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 On the remote, this selects the TUNER function on the receiver CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶...

  • Page 59: Direct Access Tuning

    2 Press the TUNER button ("TUN" on the DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 VSX-839RDS). CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the ¡ ¢ CHANNEL remote to the TUNER operation mode.

  • Page 60: Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

    Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO). 1 Tune in the desired station.

  • Page 61: Recalling Memorized Stations

    OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 2 Press the TUNER button ("TUN" on the MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 VSX-839RDS) or turn the MULTI JOG to CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION select the TUNER function. ¡ ¢ CHANNEL This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote to the TUNER operation mode.

  • Page 62: To Erase And Change The Memorized Station Name

    Using the Tuner Memorizing a broadcast station name (Manual Station Name Memory) • You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset broadcast station (see page 60). memo • The memorized name takes priority over PS data. 1 Select the TUNER function 2 Press the CLASS button repeatedly to select one of the classes.

  • Page 63: An Introduction To Rds & Eon

    Using the Tuner An Introduction to RDS & EON Radio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they're broadcasting, for example.

  • Page 64: Basics Of Eon

    Using the Tuner Basics of EON EON (Enhanced Other Network information) EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency automatically when a program featuring traffic information or news is being broadcast. It cannot be used in areas that EON information is not transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data.

  • Page 65: Rds (Radio Data System) Broadcast Reception

    DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 2 Press the TUNER button (“TUN” on the MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 VSX-839RDS). CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the ¡ ¢ CHANNEL remote control to the TUNER operation mode.
  • Page 66 Using the Tuner Searching for a program by program type (PTY) (front panel only) 1 Tune into an FM station. Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on p. 58 and 59. 2 Press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button to select the PTY search mode.
  • Page 67 Using the Tuner Using EON search (front panel only) Refer to p. 64 for more information about EON. 1 Tune into an EON FM station. Refer to “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on p. 58 and 59. •...

  • Page 68: Remote Control Of Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, 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.
  • Page 69 Remote Control of Other Components 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the Î component you want to control. SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION The button lights steadily and the first manufacturer and preset DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 code(s) appear on your TV screen . MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER...
  • Page 70 Remote Control of Other Components [VSX-839RDS] 1 Press RECEIVER. This switches the remote to the receiver control mode. SOURCE RECEIVER 2 Press the REMOTE SETUP button and hold MULTI CONTROL for three seconds. CD-R The LED will blink twice. LOUDNESS...

  • Page 71: Learning Commands From Other Remote Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components Learning commands 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 function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes.
  • Page 72 Only the buttons identified with five in • When you're done setting up, remember to set the slide the illustration can be programmed. switch back to USE. • To erase programmed commands see p.75. [VSX-839RDS] SOURCE RECEIVER 1 Press RECEIVER. MULTI CONTROL CD-R This switches the remote to the surround setup mode.

  • Page 73: Setup Mode

    Remote Control of Other Components To cancel LEARNING setup mode Press SETUP button. After ten seconds if no commands are entered the remote will SOURCE RECEIVER revert to its previous mode. MULTI CONTROL 4 Press the button to be programmed (for CD-R example the 3 [play] button).

  • Page 74: Programming A Different Component Into A Multi Control Button (Vsx-839Rds Only)

    RF ATT ¶ ⁄ Remember to assign the correct preset code for your equipment (the default is for Pioneer equipment). Checking Preset Codes (VSX-839RDS only) To check which preset code is associated with a Multi Control button: 1 Press RECEIVER.

  • Page 75: Clearing One Of The Remote Control Settings (Vsx-859Rds Only)

    Remote Control of Other Components Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-859RDS only) Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION 1 Set the remote control slide switch to DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 SETUP. CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS...

  • Page 76: Clearing One Of The Remote Control Settings (Vsx-839Rds Only)

    Remote Control of Other Components Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-839RDS only) This method clears one of the buttons you have programmed and SOURCE RECEIVER restores the factory installed preset to that button. MULTI CONTROL CD-R 1 Press RECEIVER.

  • Page 77: Using The Remote Control With Other Components

    ~ CLEAR (VSX-839RDS only) ¢ CHANNEL TUNE This button clears the on-screen display (OSD) for the DVD ENTER menu. ! AUDIO (RDM) (VSX-839RDS only) TUNE TOP MENU MENU For a LD player use this button to change the LD between D.ACCESS BAND CLASS &...
  • Page 78 CHANNEL TUNE This button clears the on-screen display (OSD) for the DVD ENTER menu (for DVD video recorder only). TUNE @ AUDIO (RDM) (VSX-839RDS only) TOP MENU MENU D.ACCESS BAND CLASS For a VCR use this button to switch the VCR between its tuner &...
  • Page 79 VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT skips to the start of following tracks. INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER = 2 3 5∞ & ENTER (VSX-839RDS only) REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT DISC to reverse program source EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER...
  • Page 80 Press to advance to the start of the next track. Repeated presses VIDEO SELECT MULTI CH INPUT LOUDNESS skips to the start of following tracks. = 2 3 5∞ & ENTER (VSX-839RDS only) INPUT ATT DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP SYSTEM SETUP SIGNAL SELECT...
  • Page 81 /DTS/MPEG MENU (VSX-839RDS only) LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD Use to select the menu screen. 8 CHANNEL +/– (VSX-839RDS only) VSX-839RDS Use to select channels. 9 TOP MENU (VSX-839RDS only) SOURCE RECEIVER Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV.
  • Page 82 7 DISC (CH ENTER) Use to select the channel specified with the number buttons (not all models require this step). 8 MENU VSX-839RDS Press to select the TV menu. 9 RETURN (VSX-839RDS only) SOURCE RECEIVER Use to return channels. MULTI CONTROL CD-R...

  • Page 83: Cassette Deck Operations

    EFFECT/CH SEL RECEIVER 9 THESE CONTROLS CAN BE USED FOR DECK TV VOL MASTER VOLUME TV CONTROL TVFUNK ONE OF A DUAL TAPE DECK (VSX-839RDS only) ¢ CHANNEL : Press to pause the tape. TUNE ∞ ENTER : Press to stop the tape.

  • Page 84: Using Other Functions

    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. VSX-859RDS 1 Select the source component. Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER 2 Press RECEIVER (VSX-839RDS only). MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2...

  • Page 85: Recording From Digital Audio Components

    VSX-859RDS 1 Prepare the source you want to record and Î put the receiver in that function. SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION 2 Press RECEIVER (VSX-839RDS only) DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS...

  • Page 86: Recording From Video Components

    SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 2 Press RECEIVER (VSX-839RDS only). MULTI CONTROL CD-R/ TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ 3 Set the SIGNAL SELECT to analog.

  • Page 87: Function Rename

    CD - R DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER TV / SA TV / SA REMOTE CONTROL UNIT EX I T VSX-839RDS 4 Use the MULTI JOG dial (5¥∞ buttons) to select the function that you want to SOURCE RECEIVER rename. MULTI CONTROL...
  • Page 88 VCR1 V I DEO CAMERA PHONO PHONO CD - R CD - R VSX-839RDS TV / SA TV / SA EX I T SOURCE RECEIVER • You can include spaces, hyphens, most punctuation marks, other symbols and capital or lowercase letters in the name.

  • Page 89: Multi Operations (Vsx-859Rds Only)

    Important: For Multi Operations to work with other non-Pioneer components, you must first setup the remote to control those other components—see p. 68 – 69 and p. 71 – 72for more on this.
  • Page 90 (POWER) to turn on your INPUT DIRECT /DTS/MPEG ADVANCED DVD player (if it is not a PIONEER product). LIGHT STANDARD 3 Press the DVD/LD button then 3 (play) to start playing the DVD player. 4 Press the ADVANCED button to put the receiver in that sound...

  • Page 91: Remote Control

    Using Other Functions Performing Multi Operations (VSX-859RDS only) Once you've programmed a Multi Operation, here's how to use it. 1 Set the remote control slide switch to USE. Î SETUP 2 Press the MULTI OPERATION button on the S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION...

  • Page 92: System Off (Vsx-859Rds Only)

    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.

  • Page 93: Direct Function (Vsx-859Rds)

    This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings (see above) as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into SYSTEM OFF. If you use this feature when a DVD is playing, the player will stop the play mode before switching off.

  • Page 94: Direct Function (Vsx-839Rds)

    Using Other Functions Direct Function (VSX-839RDS) The DIRECT FUNCTION is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the receiver). For this explanation we'll call this the "external video deck." You'd like to control the external video deck with this unit's remote control so you've assigned it a function button (for example purposes, the VCR 2 button).

  • Page 95: Remote Back Light (Vsx-859Rds Only)

    Using Other Functions Remote Back Light (VSX-859RDS only) When you press any button on the remote all the buttons light for a few seconds. You can change the strength of this light here. MAX is the strongest. MID is slightly weaker. There's also the option to switch off backlighting altogether.

  • Page 96: 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. 49 & 50. You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button. 1 Press RECEIVER (VSX-839RDS only). SOURCE RECEIVER...

  • Page 97: Techno Tidbits & Problem-Solving

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Laser disc format Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround Laser discs are now available on the market in large system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. numbers.

  • Page 98: Thx

    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.

  • Page 99: Mpeg Audio

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving 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.

  • Page 100: Preset Code List For Vsx-859Rds

    BRANDT ELECTRONIQUE 417 OTTO VERSAND SAMSUNG BUSH 446, 447, 448, 424, PALLADIUM 411, 417, 453 SHARP PATHE MARCONI AKAI CATRON PENTAX PERDIO PIONEER 000, 008, 456(DVR) CIMLINE PHONOLA CLATRONIC PORTLAND LD PLAYER CONDOR PROLINE 441, 454 CROWN 448, 452, 453 Manufacturer...
  • Page 101 826, 828 HITACHI 631, 633, 634, 636, FIRSTLINE 640, 644 YAMAHA 811, 822 642, 643, 654, 606 FISHER 632, 635, 638, 645 PIONEER 800, 825 SABA 631, 636, 642, 651 FORMENTI 632, 607, 642 BRANDT FRONTECH 631, 642, 646 CD PLAYER...
  • Page 102 WATT RADIO 632, 642, 649 607, 642 WHITE WESTINGHOUSE 607 NIKKAI 605, 607, 641, 646, YOKO 607, 642, 646 PIONEER 672, 631, 632, 607, NOBLIKO 636, 642, 651 OCEANIC 631, 632, 642 OSAKI 641, 646, 648 MD RECORDER & DAT...

  • Page 103: Preset Code List For Vsx-839Rds

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS CABLE TV CD, CD-R, MD PLAYER (2/2) LASERDISC PLAYER Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code Manufacturer Code 1003, 1014, 1017 Micromega 0157 Cyrus 0388 1105 Mitsubishi 0108, 0156 Marantz 0064, 0194 Birgmingham Cable...
  • Page 104 1421, 1501 Conrad 1369 1282, 1455, 1461 Oxford 1344, 1668 Cosat 1592 1108 Pace 1067, 1183, 1200, Crown 1243 InVideo 1871 1241, 1336, 1455, Cyrus 1200 Intertronic 1243 1791, 1847 D-box 1723 Intervision 1592 Palcom 1362 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...
  • Page 105 0264, 0282, 0294, Strong 1369, 1421, 1520, 0163, 0191, 0208, 0371, 0374 1613, 1872 0371 0037 Sumida 1243 Akib 0294 0074, 0076, 0084, Sunny Sound 1369 Akiba 0037, 0218, 0282, 0247, 0306, 0370, 0294, 0455 0418 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...
  • Page 106 0037, 0070, 0213, 0215, 0282, 0320, Interbuy 0037, 0068, 0264 0247, 0282, 0320, 0374, 0455 Interfunk 0012, 0037, 0163, 0371 Grundig 0009, 0037, 0070, 0247 Emperor 0282 0076, 0191, 0195, Internal 0037 0205, 0215, 0554 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...
  • Page 107 0163, 0206, 0259, Matsui 0009, 0035, 0036, 0247, 0294, 0303, 0264 0037, 0072, 0163, 0320, 0554 Roadstar 0009, 0037, 0218, 0191, 0195, 0208, Pael 0216 0264, 0418 0217, 0294, 0371, Palladium 0370, 0418 0012, 0037, 0043 0455 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...
  • Page 108 0325, 0332 Stag 0032 Tsoschi 0282 Anitech 0072, 0322 Standard 0009, 0037, 0217, Uher 0037, 0206, 0303, Ansonic 0004 0218, 0320, 0374 0320, 0374, 0418 Aristona 0081 Stenway 0218, 0282 Ultra 0192 Asha 0240 Asuka 0037 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...
  • Page 109 0081, 0104, 0106, Motorola 0048 0209, 0278 0107, 0154, 0187, Multitech 0000, 0020, 0072 Europhon 0020 0209, 0226, 0235, Murphy 0000 Ferguson 0000, 0041, 0053, 0240, 0322, 0348 0038, 0041, 0067 0107, 0320, 0321 Neckermann 0081 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...
  • Page 110 0104 Sylvania 0081 Toshiba 0503 0041, 0384 Symphonic 0000 Yamaha 0545 Roadstar 0037, 0072, 0240, 0036, 0240 Zenith 0503 0278 Taisho 0004, 0088, 0209 Royal 0322 Tandberg 0278 0081 Tashiko 0000, 0037, 0048, 0081, 0240 [Preset Code List for VSX-839RDS]...

  • Page 111: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 112 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy No sound from surround or • Speaker settings are incorrect. • See “SPEAKER SETTING” on p. 36 – center speakers. 37 to check the speaker settings. • The rear and/or center levels are •...
  • Page 113 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Symptom Cause Remedy You can't get DIGITAL to come • Either the digital connections or the • Make sure the digintal connections up when using the SIGNAL DIGITAL INPUT ASIGNMENTS are and the DIGITAL INPUT SELECT button. incorrect.

  • Page 114: Specifications

    Chrominance signal (C) ..... 0.286 Vp-p/75 Weight (without package) Output (Level/Impedance) VSX-859RDS ............17.6 kg VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2, MONITOR OUT VSX-839RDS ............16.2 kg Luminance signal (Y) ....... 1 Vp-p/75 Chrominance signal (C) ..... 0.286 Vp-p/75 Furnished Parts Frequency Response FM Wire Antenna .............
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  • Page 116 Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, B-9120 Melsele, Belgium TEL: 03/570.05.11 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 178-184 Boundary Road, Braeside, Victoria 3195, Australia, TEL: [03] 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. San Lorenzo 1009 3er Piso Desp. 302 Col. Del Valle Mexico D.F. C.P. 03100 TEL: 5-688-52-90 <00G00ZF0N00>...

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