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Amplifier| MAX Power Output Front | 75 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 6 Ω) |
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| MAX Power Output Center | 75 W (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 6 Ω) |
| MAX Power Output Surround | 75 W/ch (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 6 Ω) |
Audio| Input Sensitivity/Impedance | 200 mV/47 kΩ |
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| Output Level/Impedance DVR/VCR | 200 mV/2.2 kΩ |
Video| Input Sensitivity/Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω |
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| Output Level/Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω |
FM Tuner| Frequency Range | 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz |
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| Usable Sensitivity | Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/ 75 Ω) |
| 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity | Mono: 20.2 dBf, Stereo: 38.6 dBf |
AM Tuner| Frequency Range | 531 kHz to 1, 602 kHz (9kHz step) / 530 kHz to 1, 700 kHz (10kHz step) |
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| Sensitivity | 350 µV/m |
| Selectivity | 30 dB |
Miscellaneous| Power Requirements | AC 110/120-127/220-230/240 V, 50/60 Hz |
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| Power Consumption | 150 W |
| Dimensions | 420 (W) x 70 (H) x 383 (D) mm |
Covers electric shock risks, not opening the unit, and general cautions.
Details on water exposure, heat, ventilation, placement, and operating conditions.
Verifying included items and instructions for loading remote control batteries.
Guidelines for proper airflow, unit placement, and cleaning external surfaces.
Overview of the quick start guide and basic setup for home cinema.
Instructions for connecting speakers and the powered subwoofer to the receiver.
Wiring guides for connecting TV and DVD player to the receiver.
Steps for switching on and playing a DVD disc, including volume adjustment.
Explains surround sound, home theater effects, and the role of DVD-Video.
Highlights features like Dolby/DTS decoding, remote control, and energy saving design.
Details all rear panel connectors for speakers, antennas, digital audio, and AV inputs/outputs.
Explains digital audio jacks, SCART connectors, and the AV Direct mode.
Guidelines for installing the receiver and routing cables to prevent interference.
Step-by-step guide for connecting a DVD player and TV to the receiver.
Instructions for connecting a TV with a built-in digital tuner for audio.
Guide for connecting satellite receivers, cable boxes, and other set-top units.
Instructions for connecting VCRs, DVD recorders, and other video devices.
Using front panel jacks for portable audio/video equipment like camcorders.
Guide to connecting front, center, surround speakers and subwoofer.
Proper preparation and connection of speaker wires to receiver terminals.
Advice on positioning speakers for the best surround sound effect.
Setup for supplied AM loop and FM wire antennas, plus external antenna options.
Linking Pioneer components to use a single remote sensor.
Instructions for safely plugging the receiver into a power outlet.
Description of front panel jacks, buttons, indicators, and knobs.
Explanation of digital surround, listening mode, and status indicators.
Details on signal type, tuner status, channel indicators, and character display.
Key buttons for receiver mode, source selection, and basic audio controls.
Advanced audio setup, sound modes, and input selection buttons.
Controls for surround modes, system setup, and dimmer functions.
Information on limitations and optimal usage area for the remote control.
Guide to configuring room size and seating position for optimal surround sound.
Verifying DVD/satellite receiver settings for Dolby Digital/DTS playback.
Basic steps for playing sources like DVDs, adjusting volume, and selecting inputs.
How to enjoy multichannel audio from DVDs and stereo sources with surround modes.
Modes available and automatic switching when headphones are connected.
Using special effects for movie, music, TV, sports, and game sources.
Applying various sound modes and improving dialogue clarity.
Simulating a rear surround channel for enhanced immersion.
Tuning methods, RF attenuator, and MPX mode for FM/AM radio.
Storing favorite radio stations and assigning custom names.
Recalling stored radio stations using presets and names.
Introduction to RDS, its benefits, and displayed information types.
How to view Radio Text (RT), Program Service (PS), and Program Type (PTY).
Using RDS to find stations broadcasting specific program genres.
Automatic switching for traffic announcements and news broadcasts.
Removing memorized station identifiers for RDS/EON searches.
Choosing between analog and digital signals for various inputs.
Setting the sleep timer and resetting the system to factory defaults.
Table detailing factory default settings for all receiver functions.
How to access and use the menu to configure detailed receiver settings.
Setting speaker sizes (front, center, surround) and subwoofer behavior.
Adjusting LFE, speaker distances, dynamic range, and dual mono settings.
Configuring coaxial/optical inputs and setting input attenuators.
Configuring automatic AV Direct switching and input selection.
Adjusting volume levels for each speaker channel using test tones.
Setting up the remote to control TVs, DVD players, and other devices.
Understanding how buttons operate the receiver and other controlled components.
Managing remote control codes for different components and resetting them.
Configuring direct input selection and remote control mode changes.
Specific remote functions for VCRs, DVD, and LD players.
Remote functions for controlling TVs, Cable TV, satellite, and digital TV boxes.
Lists of manufacturer codes for programming the remote to control DVD players, TVs, and VCRs.
Lists of manufacturer codes for LD players, Set-Top Boxes, and Digital STBs.
Resolving problems related to power, sound output, and radio reception.
Addressing problems with input selection, sound distortion, and front panel display.
Resolving subwoofer sound problems, remote control malfunctions, and input issues.
Descriptions of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, and DTS Digital Surround formats.
Technical details on power output, sensitivity, frequency response, and audio specs.
Video input details, power requirements, dimensions, weight, and furnished parts.
Detailed pin assignments for SCART connectors used for DVD/STB and Video.
Detailed pin assignments for DVR/TV SCART connectors and important notes.
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