Pioneer RCS-606H, RCS-505H, RCS-404H manual Connecting up Chapter, Basic connections

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Connecting up

Chapter 3

Connecting up

Basic connections

Important

When connecting this system or changing connections, be sure to switch power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket.

After completing all connections, connect the power cords to the wall socket.

Receiver subwoofer (SX-SW606/SX-SW404)

 

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VIDEO OUT

 

 

 

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DVD Recorder

 

 

 

 

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Contents RCS-606H Thank you for buying this Pioneer product Operating EnvironmentVentilation Caution DVD Recorder Ventilation Caution Receiver subwooferRadiation at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, Contents Safety precautions when setting up Speaker Setup GuideSpeaker Setup Guide Chapter Home theater sound setup RCS-606HStandard surround setup Speaker Setup GuideHome theater sound setup RCS-404H/RCS-505H Connect the speaker systemMake sure the Front Surround mode is switched Off Front surround setupAttach the surround speakers to the speaker stands Wall mounting the center speaker Additional notes on speaker placementPrecautions Wall mounting the speakers RCS-404H/RCS-505HSpeaker Setup Guide Connecting up Chapter Connecting upBasic connections Connecting up Listening position Receiver subwoofer SX-SW404To AC outlet Receiver subwoofer SX-SW606 Center GreenAntenna OUTConnecting up Using this system for TV audio Remote control Remote control ChapterRemote control Using the remote control Putting the batteries in the remote controlBefore you start Switching onSetting up Before you start ChapterListening to a CD Before you start Basic operationWatching a DVD Watching a title recorded on the HDDSX-SW606 SX-SW404 ST606 ST404 Section Two Display unit Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter DisplayGetting started System demo settingUsing the Auto Mcacc setup for optimal surround sound Getting started ChapterGetting started Listening to your system Chapter Auto listening modeListening to your system Listening in surround soundListening to your system Using Front SurroundUsing Advanced Surround Listening in stereoAdjusting the bass and treble Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverUsing Quiet and Midnight listening modes Listening with Acoustic CalibrationListening to your system Boosting the bass level Select between OFF, Music or CinemaListening to the radio Chapter Listening to the radioListening to the radio Memorizing stations Using RDSListening to station presets Displaying RDS informationUsing the Setup menu Surround sound settingsSurround sound settings Chapter Channel level settingDual mono setting2 Surround sound settingsAdjusting the channel levels using the test tone Dynamic Range Control1When you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Other connections Connecting auxiliary componentsConnecting external antennas Other connections ChapterPress SR+ Use Buttons to choose SETUP, then Press Enter Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma displaySR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Want to adjustAutomatic plasma display input switching Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayAutomatic plasma display volume muting Press SR+ on the remote UseAdditional information Hints on installation Additional information Installation and maintenanceTroubleshooting GeneralAdditional information Error MessagesTuner Additional information Glossary SpecificationsSX-SW606 / SX-SW404 Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker ST606 Speaker systemST404 Speaker system Front/surround speakersDVR-640H-AV DVR-440H-AV Section Three Initial Setup menu Disc Setup menuVideo Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for TV and externalCompatible media Disc / content format playback compatibilityModel Playable Before you start DivX video compatibility DivX VOD contentWMA Windows Media Audio compatibility DivXPC-created disc compatibility About the internal hard disk driveJpeg file compatibility Dolby DigitalSymbols used in this manual Optimizing HDD performanceRear panel connections Front panel connectionsConnecting up Easy connections AntennaConnecting up Using other types of audio/video output Using the S-video or component video outputConnect RF antenna cables as shown Connecting an external decoder boxPlug the supplied G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack Scart AV Antenna Connecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a USB device Connecting a DV camcorderJpeg file storage devices Using a USB printerPlugging WMA/MP3 file storage devicesHDD/DVD Front panelOPEN/CLOSE RECLP / SLP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc EP / SEPSwitching on and setting up Select ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting‘Standard 43’ Auto clock settingManual clock setting Select whether or not your TV isGetting started Setting up the Guide Plus+ system Guide Display the Guide Plus+ setup menuIdentify the host channel for your country About EPG downloadChecking the downloaded data the following day Country Host Comments Region ChannelsLike Using the Guide Plus+ system Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideUsing the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide Chapter Guide Plus+ systemOne-Button-Record Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideGuide Plus+ navigation Lock / Unlock video windowGrid Area AreasChannel mosaic screen Search AreaUsing My Choice keywords for a search SearchingSchedule Area Setting up a profileMy TV Area Channels is now highlightedPress the Green Action button Edit Editing a scheduled recordingHighlight the left tile of a scheduled recording Enter a name for the scheduled recordingDeleting a scheduled recording Setting a ShowView recordingPress cursor right to access the extended recording options Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu barInfo Area Setting a manual recordingEditor Area Making changes to your Guide Plus+ setup Setup AreaSwitching a channel on/off Changing the source and program numberFAQ Guide Plus+ FAQ and troubleshootingManual Host Channel setup There are several possibilitiesTV listings information doesn’t update About DVD recording RecordingRecording Chapter Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsRecorded audio HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording About HDD recording Restrictions on video recordingSwitching between TV and DVD Recording Using the built-in TV tunerSetting the picture quality/recording time Changing audio channelsRecording Basic recording from the TVRecording continues with playback paused Recording Pause Live TV Setting a timer recordingLive TV Start recording the current TV channel Press to start playback You can also use the scan buttonsPrev Next Set the TV channel to record Easy Timer RecordingHome Menu Select ‘Easy Timer’ from the Home Set the recording qualityStopping a timer recording Extending a timer recording in progressCanceling or extending the timer Simultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Recording Timer recording FAQFrequently Asked Questions Recording from an external componentRecording from a DV camcorder REC Mode Set the recording qualityAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode Press to start recordingDVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc Select ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘NextDVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Home Menu Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the HomeInitializing recordable DVD discs Select ‘Initialize’ ‘Video Mode’, ‘VRIntroduction PlaybackPlayback Chapter Basic playbackPlaying from the HDD PlaybackPlaying DVD discs DVD+R/DVD+RW onlyPlaying CDs and WMA/MP3 discs Playing in PBC modePlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsChanging the display style of the Disc Navigator Select ‘Disc Navigator’Playback Scanning discs Play Mode menuPlay Mode Frame advance/frame reverseRepeat Search ModeRepeat play Displaying and switching subtitles Program playSwitching camera angles Playback Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSwitching audio channels HDD DVD VR DVD-RAMRecording time Relative playback position Playback Displaying disc information on- screenHDD and removable disc activity display Indicates the data transfer rateEditing options EditingEditing Chapter Original Play ListHDD genres Editing Disc Navigator screenEditing accuracy Select the HDD or DVDPlay EditingCreate EraseTitle Name Set Thumbnail Erase Section Chapter Edit DivideDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Genre to Set GenreHighlight the title you want to assign a Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Genre’ fromTitle to move LockMove Insert positionCombine Genre NameMulti-Mode Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command menu panelSelect ‘Undo’ from the command menu panel UndoOne Touch Copy Copying and backupCopying and backup Chapter Restrictions on copyingCanceling One Touch Copy Copying and backupUsing Copy Lists Copying from HDD to DVDSelect ‘HDD DVD’ Press to display the command menu panelTo edit a title, highlight it using Title and press Enter to addSelect ‘Next’ to proceed Copying from DVD to HDDThere are several options available from the next screen Recording Mode BilingualCopying and backup Using disc backup 112 Copying music to the HDD Using the JukeboxUsing the Jukebox Chapter Playing music from the JukeboxEditing Jukebox albums Using the JukeboxChanging the album view Locating Jpeg picture files PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AVPhotoViewer DVR-640H-AV Chapter Playing a slideshowZooming an image PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AVImporting files to the HDD Rotating an imageImporting files from a USB device Selecting multiple files or foldersCreating a new folder Editing files on the HDDErasing a file or folder Naming files and folders Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancelCopying files Locking/Unlocking filesPrinting files Select ‘Print’ from the menuSelect a thumbnail from which to start SideshowPhotoViewer DVR-440H-AV Basic settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Initialize settingsOptimize HDD Disc Setup menuFinalize settings Initialize HDDSetting the picture quality for TV External inputs Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Creating your own setSetting the picture quality for disc playback Video Adjust menuChoosing a preset 127 Using the Initial Setup menu Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Setting Options ExplanationInitial Setup menu RGBSetting Options NicamMpeg Mpeg PCMDVD+R/+RW Angle Indicator Mode Play ListParental Lock Set Password Playback TV Screen Size Letter BoxAbout Ntsc on PAL TV Additional information about the TV system settingsAbout the input line system PALAbout the input colour system Selecting other languages for language optionsAdditional information about component video output PAL SecamTV Volume Setting up the remote to control yourUsing the TV remote control buttons InputAdditional information TV Preset code list Frontech /PROTECHMode Additional information Minimum copying timesDVD disc type Rec SEPResolution *1 Level Rec. time Additional information Manual recording modesAdditional information Troubleshooting ProblemAfter a power failure Using this recorder onTimer program doesn’t ‘LOCK’ when a button is PressedProblemRemedy Message Explanation/Action Message Additional information About DV When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Screen sizes and disc formatsLanguage Language code letter, Language code Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letterAdditional information Handling discs Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation CondensationRecorder turns off with all settings reset Resetting the recorderMoving the recorder Timer Input/OutputSupplied accessories AV Connectors 21-pin connector assignment151 Pioneer Corporation

RCS-404H, RCS-505H, RCS-606H specifications

Pioneer has long been a name synonymous with quality audio equipment, and their RCS series represents a significant leap forward in technology and performance. The RCS-606H, RCS-505H, and RCS-404H are three standout models in this range, designed for professional audio applications. Each model brings unique features tailored to meet the demands of audio engineers and enthusiasts alike.

The Pioneer RCS-606H is the flagship model, boasting advanced digital signal processing capabilities. It features a 6-channel output with extensive routing options, allowing users to customize their setups to suit specific sound requirements. The unit is equipped with high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz converters, delivering pristine audio reproduction. One of its standout technologies is the Auto Room Calibration system, which analyzes the acoustic characteristics of the space and adjusts the output to optimize sound quality. Additionally, the RCS-606H supports various audio formats, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices, from mixers to mobile devices.

Next in line, the RCS-505H offers a balance between performance and versatility. This 5-channel model features similar digital processing technology as its larger counterpart but is designed for smaller installations. It integrates user-friendly controls, making it accessible for both professionals and novices. The built-in equalizer allows for precise tonal adjustments, facilitating tailored soundscapes for diverse settings. Moreover, the RCS-505H is known for its compact design, making it ideal for space-constrained environments without compromising on audio quality.

Finally, the RCS-404H serves as an ideal entry-level option for those seeking high-quality audio performance. With 4-channel outputs, this model maintains a strong focus on providing excellent sound clarity and fidelity. While it may lack some advanced features of the RCS-606H and RCS-505H, it still delivers impressive audio performance that meets the needs of smaller venues or personal use. The RCS-404H ensures user-friendly operation, with straightforward controls that make setup and adjustment simple.

In summary, the Pioneer RCS series including the RCS-606H, RCS-505H, and RCS-404H offers a variety of features and technologies tailored to different audio requirements. Each model showcases Pioneer’s commitment to delivering exceptional sound quality, and with their advanced processing capabilities, they are well-suited for both professional installations and personal listening experiences. Whether you're a seasoned audio engineer or a casual listener, these units provide the tools necessary to achieve outstanding audio results.