Pioneer VSX-454 - User Manual

Operating
Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO STEREO RECEIVER
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will
know
how
to
operate
your
model
properly.
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The
demonstration
mode
is
activated
by
turning
on
the
power
switch
while
holding
down
the
RETURN
button
(from
power
standby
condition),
The
demonstration
will
appear
on
the
display
+
Press
any
button
to
cancel
the
demonstration.
Activating
the
demonstration
mode
causes
memory
contents
to
return
to
their
original
default
condition,
except
the
tuner.
RETURN function
This
function
returns
the
unit
to
its
initial
settings
with
the
tuner
ready
to
receive
a
broadcast.
This
is
helpful
during
troubleshooting
or
when
no
sound
is
output.
For
details,
refer
to
page
11.
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the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
operating
and
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{servicing}
instructions
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the
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® PIONEER’
The Art of Entertainment

Summary

Surround Effect

Dolby 3 CH Logic

Dolby Pro-Logic Surround, Dolby 3 CH Logic Center Mode

Speaker Installation

Connections

Power Cord Safety Guidelines

Essential safety guidelines for handling the power cord to prevent hazards.

Audio System Connections

Details on connecting audio sources and speakers to the receiver.

Video System Connections

How to connect video components like TVs, VCRs, and LD players.

Speaker Connections

Guide for correctly connecting front and rear speaker systems.

Operating the Tuner

Tuning Into Stations

Preset Tuning

Operating the Audio;Video Components

Playback Operations

Guide for selecting and playing back audio/video sources.

Recording with a Cassette Deck

Recording with VCR;Tape 1

Recording with Tape 2

Video Recording

Surround Effect and Dolby 3 CH Logic

Surround Level Adjustment

Steps to adjust surround sound levels for optimal effect.

Setting the Delay Time

How to configure delay time for surround modes.

Hints for Better Reception

Remote Control Operation

Receiver Tuner and Amplifier Operation

Using the remote for receiver functions like tuning and volume.

External Component Operation via Remote

Controlling various external components with the remote.

Troubleshooting

Pioneer VSX-454 Specifications

General

Frequency Response	5Hz to 100kHz
Type	Stereo Receiver
Channels	2
Signal to Noise Ratio	96dB (line)
Dimensions	420 mm x 151 mm x 380 mm (W x H x D)
Input Sensitivity	200mV (line)
Speaker Impedance	8 Ω