Pioneer VSX-5000 User Manual

AUDIO/VIDEO
STEREO RECEIVER
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serial number for this
equipment
is located
on
the rear
panel.
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this serial
number
on
your
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keep it
in a secure
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you
for
buying this
Pioneer
product.
Please
read
through these operating instructions
so
you
will
know
how to
operate
your
model
properly.
After
you
have
finished
reading
the
instructions,
put
them away in
a safe
place
for future reference.
ln
some countries or regions, the shape
of the
power
plug
and
power
outlet may sometimes
differ from
that shown
in the ex-
planatory
drawings. However, the method
of connecting
and
operating the unit is the same.
is unit is
provided
with a
demonstration
mode func-
tion; for details,
see
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2.
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Features ...........3
Checking
accessory
items
......... 3
Surround system ..........
..........4
Three-way
surround
processor
{VSX-5000
only}
..................... 4
Three-way
sound effectsfunction .......................................
5
lns€rting
the batteries into the
remote
control
unit .................. 5
Rear
panel
facilities ................. 6
Audio
system connections
........ 8
Audio
adaptor
connections
(surround)
............. 8
Audio
adaptor connections
(front) (VSX-5000
only) ................
9
Videosystemconnections .......10
Video adaptor
connections
(VSX-5000
only)
........................ 1 0
One
VCR
connection
-............
. 1 1
Front
panel
facilities ...............12
Remote
control
unit
operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . ......... . 17
Preparationsfor
broadcast reception .............. 19
Preset
tuning ........................21
Displaying
station call-letter .................. .......22
To
listen
to other music sources .......... ...... ....23
Receiving
FM
simulcast TV
programs
....... .. .... 23
Using
a TV
set
to watch
programs
from
connected video
components
............... ......,..,,.......
24
To
perform
recording with
a
tape
deck
............25
Hi-Fi
video
recording ..............26
Videotapecopying
................26
Using
the video signal
selector
...................... 27
Blockdiagram
......................n
Hintsfor
better reception ........28
Troubleshooting
.............. ... ...................... 29
Specifications
................ ...... 30
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Pioneer VSX-5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Pioneer
Model	VSX-5000
Category	Stereo Receiver
Language	English

Summary

Safety Instructions

Initial Setup and Features

Switch Position Adjustments

Guides on setting voltage selectors and channel step/de-emphasis switches.

Rear Panel Facilities

Rear Panel Facilities: Speakers and Power

Speaker Terminals and Impedance Selection

Details speaker terminal connections and impedance selector.

Audio System Connections

Audio Input and Output Connections

Details connections for PHONO, CD, TAPE, VCR, and VDP.

VCR Connection Examples

VCR to TV Connection

Illustrates connecting a VCR to a normal or monitor TV.

Front Panel Facilities: Controls

Picture and Sound Adjustment Controls

Covers Split Screen, Enhancer, Speakers, Power, Surround modes, and Phones.

Front Panel Facilities: Audio Functions

Acoustic Memory and Tone Controls

Details Acoustic Memory presets, Bass/Treble, Master Volume, and Mute.

Front Panel Facilities: Tuning and Reception

Tuning Modes and Direct Access

Explains Auto/Manual tuning and Direct Access tuning switches.

Front Panel Facilities: Frequency and Settings

Frequency/Channel and Tuning Controls

Explains Frequency/Channel switch and Tuning switch operations.

Broadcast Reception Settings

Covers Surround Volume, Balance, FM Ant, FM Mode, and TV Ant settings.

Remote Control Operation: Basic Functions

Remote Control Operation: Source Specific Keys

CD, Tape, and VDP/VCR Remote Keys

Details remote keys for CD, Tape, and VDP/VCR operations.

Broadcast Reception Preparations

Direct Access Tuning

Step-by-step guide to inputting station frequencies directly.

Tuning Modes

Auto or Manual Tuning

Explains how to perform automatic and manual station tuning.

Preset Tuning Operations

Frequency Presetting

Guides on memorizing stations using call letter or frequency.

Listening Via Preset Tuning

Tape Recording and Copying

Performing Tape Recording

Video Recording and Copying

Hi-Fi Video Recording

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Operational Problems

Lists symptoms, causes, and remedies for common malfunctions.

Specifications

VSX-5000 Amplifier and Output Specs

Lists detailed technical specifications for the VSX-5000 model.

VSX-4000 Amplifier and Output Specs

Lists detailed technical specifications for the VSX-4000 model.

Specifications: Video and Power Details

Video Section and Tuner Specifications