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Warning about opening the unit and risk of electric shock.
Notes FCC regulations for preventing interference.
Explains how to set the voltage selector switch for different regions.
Lists accessories to verify against the package contents.
Guidelines for placing the receiver and routing cables to avoid noise.
Lists all accessories included with the receiver.
Important points for placing the receiver and connecting cables.
Instructions for battery insertion and factors affecting remote control operation.
Explains the concept of home theater and surround sound systems.
Guides on connecting DVD players and TVs for surround sound setup.
Instructions for connecting speakers, including impedance and terminal details.
Illustrates speaker connections to receiver terminals for various configurations.
Steps to power on the receiver, DVD player, and TV, and select inputs.
Step-by-step guide to configure speaker setup and room size.
Tables and steps to configure speaker setup and room size.
How to connect audio/video, S-video, and digital audio/optical components.
Detailed guide for connecting digital components like DVD players.
How to connect analog audio sources and DVD players with multi-channel outputs.
How to connect video components like DVD players and TVs.
Diagrams showing video connections for video decks, tuners, and DVD players.
Instructions for connecting AM and FM antennas and snap connectors.
How to connect external FM and AM antennas for better reception.
Instructions for connecting speakers, including impedance and terminal details.
Diagram of speaker connections and wire handling precautions.
Guidance on speaker placement and safety for center speaker.
Views of speaker setup and AC power cord connection instructions.
Precautions for power cord handling and controlling other Pioneer devices.
Identifies and explains the main controls on the receiver's front panel.
Continues identification and explanation of front panel controls.
Explains the various indicators shown on the receiver's display screen.
Further explanation of display indicators like SIGNAL SELECT, DTS, Dolby Digital.
Explains character displays and master volume level indicator.
Identifies and explains the main buttons on the remote control.
Explains controls like STEREO/DIRECT, CH SELECT, TEST TONE, LEVEL, EFFECT, MUTE.
Explains controls like BAND, DTV INFO, DISPLAY, CLASS, MPX, D. ACCESS, SOURCE.
Explains controls like FL DIMMER, MENU, SUBTITLE, ENTER, TV CONTROL buttons.
Overview of basic sound modes: Stereo/Direct, Standard, Advanced Surround.
Explains specific Advanced Surround modes like Movie, Music, Virtual SB, Expanded.
How to select input signals for analog and digital sources.
How to use Stereo and Direct playback modes, including notes on Midnight/Loudness.
Steps to play multi-channel sources and select modes like Pro Logic II.
How to use Loudness and Midnight listening features for low volume playback.
How to adjust bass and treble using the front panel tone controls.
General steps to play back audio or video from various sources.
How to select analog inputs for 5.1 channel playback.
Guide to initial receiver setup operations for optimal surround sound.
Explains distance settings for front, center, and surround speakers.
How to configure speaker settings based on number and size.
Options for subwoofer use and setting crossover frequencies.
Adjusting LFE levels and setting front speaker distance.
Setting distances for center and surround speakers for synchronized sound.
Options for dynamic range compression and dual mono playback.
Assigning components to coaxial and optical digital inputs.
Adjusting individual channel volume levels for optimal surround sound.
Using TEST TONE and LEVEL +/- to adjust speaker volume.
Steps to tune into FM and AM radio stations using automatic and manual methods.
Explains manual/high-speed tuning, direct station access, and improving FM stereo reception.
How to store favorite radio station frequencies for easy recall.
How to assign custom names to saved radio station presets.
How to recall presets and adjust the frequency step for tuning.
Steps to record audio/video from tuner or connected sources.
How to listen to the recording signal or the original source during recording.
Assigning manufacturer codes to MULTI CONTROL buttons for device control.
Steps for entering 3-digit codes to control other components.
Procedure to clear all preset codes and restore factory defaults.
Lists remote buttons and their functions for controlling TVs.
Lists remote buttons and functions for controlling various components like CD, VCR, DVD players.
A list of manufacturer codes for various components used with the remote.
Lists manufacturer codes for TAPE, DTV, TUNER, VCR, MD, CD-R.
How to use the remote to control one component while playing another.
Solutions for problems like no power, no sound, or no image.
Solutions for radio noise, station selection, and speaker sound problems.
Solutions for recording noise, remote control, and display problems.
Technical specifications for the amplifier and AM/FM tuner sections.
Technical specs for video, FM tuner, and other miscellaneous parts.
Specs on power, dimensions, included parts, and surface maintenance.
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