Pioneer RCS-505H manual Ventilation Caution Receiver subwoofer, Ventilation Caution DVD Recorder

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If the AC plug of this unit does not match the AC outlet you want to use, the plug must be removed and appropriate one fitted. Replacement and mounting of an AC plug on the power supply cord of this unit should be performed only by qualified service personnel. If connected to an AC outlet, the cut-off plug can cause severe electrical shock. Make sure it is properly disposed of after removal.

The equipment should be disconnected by removing the mains plug from the wall socket when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

CAUTION

The STANDBY/ON switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from the AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the

VENTILATION CAUTION (Receiver subwoofer)

 

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

 

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

 

radiation (at least 5 cm at top, 5 cm at rear, and 5

 

cm at each side).

 

 

VENTILATION CAUTION (DVD Recorder)

 

When installing this unit, make sure to leave space

 

around the unit for ventilation to improve heat

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radiation (at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and

10 cm at each side).

 

WARNING

 

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

 

product, and to protect it from overheating. To

 

prevent fire hazard, the openings should never be

 

blocked or covered with items (such as newspapers,

 

table-cloths, curtains) or by operating the

 

equipment on thick carpet or a bed.

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power cord can be easily unplugged from the AC outlet in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation).

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

 

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cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with other cords. The power cords should be routed such that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.

Receiver subwoofer

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This product is for general household purposes. Any failure due to use for other than household purposes (such as long-term use for business purposes in a restaurant or use in a car or ship) and which requires repair will be charged for even during the warranty period.

If you want to dispose this product, do not mix it with general household waste. There is a separate collection system for used electronic products in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling.

Private households in the 25 member states of the EU, in Switzerland and Norway may return their used electronic products free of charge to designated collection facilities or to a retailer (if you purchase a similar new one).

For countries not mentioned above, please contact your local authorities for the correct method of disposal.

By doing so you will ensure that your disposed product undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health.

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Contents RCS-606H Operating Environment Thank you for buying this Pioneer productVentilation Caution Receiver subwoofer Ventilation Caution DVD RecorderRadiation at least 10 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, Contents Home theater sound setup RCS-606H Speaker Setup GuideSpeaker Setup Guide Chapter Safety precautions when setting upConnect the speaker system Speaker Setup GuideHome theater sound setup RCS-404H/RCS-505H Standard surround setupFront surround setup Make sure the Front Surround mode is switched OffAttach the surround speakers to the speaker stands Wall mounting the speakers RCS-404H/RCS-505H Additional notes on speaker placementPrecautions Wall mounting the center speakerSpeaker Setup Guide Connecting up Connecting up ChapterBasic connections Connecting up Center Green Receiver subwoofer SX-SW404To AC outlet Receiver subwoofer SX-SW606 Listening positionOUT AntennaConnecting up Using this system for TV audio Remote control Chapter Remote controlRemote control Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlBefore you start Chapter Switching onSetting up Before you startWatching a title recorded on the HDD Before you start Basic operationWatching a DVD Listening to a CDSX-SW606 SX-SW404 ST606 ST404 Section Two Display Controls and displaysControls and displays Chapter Display unitGetting started Chapter System demo settingUsing the Auto Mcacc setup for optimal surround sound Getting startedGetting started Listening in surround sound Auto listening modeListening to your system Listening to your system ChapterListening in stereo Using Front SurroundUsing Advanced Surround Listening to your systemListening with Acoustic Calibration Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverUsing Quiet and Midnight listening modes Adjusting the bass and trebleSelect between OFF, Music or Cinema Listening to your system Boosting the bass levelListening to the radio Listening to the radio ChapterListening to the radio Displaying RDS information Using RDSListening to station presets Memorizing stationsChannel level setting Surround sound settingsSurround sound settings Chapter Using the Setup menuDynamic Range Control1 Surround sound settingsAdjusting the channel levels using the test tone Dual mono setting2When you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Other connections Chapter Connecting auxiliary componentsConnecting external antennas Other connectionsWant to adjust Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma displaySR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Press SR+ Use Buttons to choose SETUP, then Press EnterPress SR+ on the remote Use Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayAutomatic plasma display volume muting Automatic plasma display input switchingAdditional information General Additional information Installation and maintenanceTroubleshooting Hints on installationError Messages Additional informationTuner Specifications Additional information GlossarySX-SW606 / SX-SW404 Front/surround speakers ST606 Speaker systemST404 Speaker system Front speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speakerDVR-640H-AV DVR-440H-AV Section Three Setting the picture quality for TV and external Disc Setup menuVideo Adjust menu Initial Setup menuDisc / content format playback compatibility Compatible mediaModel Playable Before you start DivX DivX VOD contentWMA Windows Media Audio compatibility DivX video compatibilityDolby Digital About the internal hard disk driveJpeg file compatibility PC-created disc compatibilityOptimizing HDD performance Symbols used in this manualFront panel connections Rear panel connectionsAntenna Connecting up Easy connectionsUsing the S-video or component video output Connecting up Using other types of audio/video outputConnecting an external decoder box Connect RF antenna cables as shownPlug the supplied G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack Scart AV Antenna Connecting a DV camcorder Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a USB device Connecting a VCR or analog camcorderWMA/MP3 file storage devices Using a USB printerPlugging Jpeg file storage devicesREC Front panelOPEN/CLOSE HDD/DVDEP / SEP Controls and displays DisplayNtsc LP / SLPSelect ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting Switching on and setting upSelect whether or not your TV is Auto clock settingManual clock setting ‘Standard 43’Guide Display the Guide Plus+ setup menu Getting started Setting up the Guide Plus+ systemCountry Host Comments Region Channels About EPG downloadChecking the downloaded data the following day Identify the host channel for your countryLike Guide Plus+ system Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideUsing the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide Chapter Using the Guide Plus+ systemLock / Unlock video window Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideGuide Plus+ navigation One-Button-RecordSearch Area AreasChannel mosaic screen Grid AreaSearching Using My Choice keywords for a searchChannels is now highlighted Setting up a profileMy TV Area Schedule AreaEnter a name for the scheduled recording Editing a scheduled recordingHighlight the left tile of a scheduled recording Press the Green Action button EditSelect ‘Schedule’ from the Menu bar Setting a ShowView recordingPress cursor right to access the extended recording options Deleting a scheduled recordingSetting a manual recording Info AreaEditor Area Changing the source and program number Setup AreaSwitching a channel on/off Making changes to your Guide Plus+ setupThere are several possibilities Guide Plus+ FAQ and troubleshootingManual Host Channel setup FAQTV listings information doesn’t update Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discs RecordingRecording Chapter About DVD recordingRestrictions on video recording HDD Video mode compatibilityRecording About HDD recording Recorded audioChanging audio channels Recording Using the built-in TV tunerSetting the picture quality/recording time Switching between TV and DVDBasic recording from the TV RecordingPress to start playback You can also use the scan buttons Recording Pause Live TV Setting a timer recordingLive TV Start recording the current TV channel Recording continues with playback pausedSet the recording quality Easy Timer RecordingHome Menu Select ‘Easy Timer’ from the Home Prev Next Set the TV channel to recordExtending a timer recording in progress Stopping a timer recordingCanceling or extending the timer Recording from an external component Recording Timer recording FAQFrequently Asked Questions Simultaneous recording and playback Chase PlayPress to start recording REC Mode Set the recording qualityAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode Recording from a DV camcorderSelect ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘Next Playing your recordings on other DVD playersFinalizing a disc DVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RWSelect ‘Initialize’ ‘Video Mode’, ‘VR Home Menu Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the HomeInitializing recordable DVD discs DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAMBasic playback PlaybackPlayback Chapter IntroductionDVD+R/DVD+RW only PlaybackPlaying DVD discs Playing from the HDDPlaying in PBC mode Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Select ‘Disc Navigator’ Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsChanging the display style of the Disc Navigator DVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivXFrame advance/frame reverse Play Mode menuPlay Mode Playback Scanning discsSearch Mode RepeatRepeat play Program play Displaying and switching subtitlesHDD DVD VR DVD-RAM Playback Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSwitching audio channels Switching camera anglesIndicates the data transfer rate Playback Displaying disc information on- screenHDD and removable disc activity display Recording time Relative playback positionOriginal Play List EditingEditing Chapter Editing optionsSelect the HDD or DVD Editing Disc Navigator screenEditing accuracy HDD genresErase EditingCreate PlayTitle Name Set Thumbnail Erase Section Divide Chapter EditDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Genre’ from Set GenreHighlight the title you want to assign a Genre toInsert position LockMove Title to moveGenre Name CombineUndo Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command menu panelSelect ‘Undo’ from the command menu panel Multi-ModeRestrictions on copying Copying and backupCopying and backup Chapter One Touch CopyCopying from HDD to DVD Copying and backupUsing Copy Lists Canceling One Touch CopyTitle and press Enter to add Press to display the command menu panelTo edit a title, highlight it using Select ‘HDD DVD’Copying from DVD to HDD Select ‘Next’ to proceedThere are several options available from the next screen Bilingual Recording ModeCopying and backup Using disc backup 112 Playing music from the Jukebox Using the JukeboxUsing the Jukebox Chapter Copying music to the HDDUsing the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albumsChanging the album view Playing a slideshow PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AVPhotoViewer DVR-640H-AV Chapter Locating Jpeg picture filesRotating an image PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AVImporting files to the HDD Zooming an imageSelecting multiple files or folders Importing files from a USB deviceEditing files on the HDD Creating a new folderErasing a file or folder Locking/Unlocking files Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancelCopying files Naming files and foldersSelect ‘Print’ from the menu Printing filesSideshow Select a thumbnail from which to startPhotoViewer DVR-440H-AV Initialize settings Disc Setup menuDisc Setup menu Chapter Basic settingsInitialize HDD Disc Setup menuFinalize settings Optimize HDDCreating your own set Video Adjust menuVideo Adjust menu Chapter Setting the picture quality for TV External inputsVideo Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackChoosing a preset 127 Setting Options Explanation Initial Setup menuInitial Setup menu Chapter Using the Initial Setup menuRGB Initial Setup menuNicam Setting OptionsMpeg PCM MpegDVD+R/+RW Playback TV Screen Size Letter Box Mode Play ListParental Lock Set Password Angle IndicatorPAL Additional information about the TV system settingsAbout the input line system About Ntsc on PAL TVPAL Secam Selecting other languages for language optionsAdditional information about component video output About the input colour systemInput Setting up the remote to control yourUsing the TV remote control buttons TV VolumeFrontech /PROTECH Additional information TV Preset code listSEP Additional information Minimum copying timesDVD disc type Rec ModeAdditional information Manual recording modes Resolution *1 Level Rec. timeProblem Additional information Troubleshooting‘LOCK’ when a button is Pressed Using this recorder onTimer program doesn’t After a power failureProblemRemedy Message Explanation/Action Message Screen sizes and disc formats When viewing on a standard TV or monitorWhen viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor Additional information About DVCountry/Area, Country/Area code, Code letter Additional information Language code listCountry/Area code list Language Language code letter, Language codeCondensation Cleaning the pickup lensHints on installation Additional information Handling discsResetting the recorder Recorder turns off with all settings resetMoving the recorder Input/Output TimerAV Connectors 21-pin connector assignment Supplied accessories151 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.