Pioneer RCS-505H, RCS-606H, RCS-404H manual When you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup

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Surround sound settings

4When you’re done, press ENTER to exit test tone setup.

•If you use the Auto MCACC feature again, it will overwrite the settings you have made here.

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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 Speaker Setup Guide Chapter Speaker Setup GuideSafety precautions when setting up Home theater sound setup RCS-606HHome theater sound setup RCS-404H/RCS-505H Speaker Setup GuideStandard surround setup Connect the speaker systemFront surround setup Make sure the Front Surround mode is switched OffAttach the surround speakers to the speaker stands Precautions Additional notes on speaker placementWall mounting the center speaker Wall mounting the speakers RCS-404H/RCS-505HSpeaker Setup Guide Connecting up Connecting up ChapterBasic connections Connecting up To AC outlet Receiver subwoofer SX-SW606 Receiver subwoofer SX-SW404Listening position Center GreenOUT AntennaConnecting up Using this system for TV audio Remote control Chapter Remote controlRemote control Putting the batteries in the remote control Using the remote controlSetting up Switching onBefore you start Before you start ChapterWatching a DVD Before you start Basic operationListening to a CD Watching a title recorded on the HDDSX-SW606 SX-SW404 ST606 ST404 Section Two Controls and displays Chapter Controls and displaysDisplay unit DisplayUsing the Auto Mcacc setup for optimal surround sound System demo settingGetting started Getting started ChapterGetting started Listening to your system Auto listening modeListening to your system Chapter Listening in surround soundUsing Advanced Surround Using Front SurroundListening to your system Listening in stereoUsing Quiet and Midnight listening modes Listening to your system Using the Sound RetrieverAdjusting the bass and treble Listening with Acoustic CalibrationSelect between OFF, Music or Cinema Listening to your system Boosting the bass levelListening to the radio Listening to the radio ChapterListening to the radio Listening to station presets Using RDSMemorizing stations Displaying RDS informationSurround sound settings Chapter Surround sound settingsUsing the Setup menu Channel level settingAdjusting the channel levels using the test tone Surround sound settingsDual mono setting2 Dynamic Range Control1When you’re done, press Enter to exit test tone setup Connecting external antennas Connecting auxiliary componentsOther connections Other connections ChapterSR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays Using this unit with a Pioneer plasma displayPress SR+ Use Buttons to choose SETUP, then Press Enter Want to adjustAutomatic plasma display volume muting Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma displayAutomatic plasma display input switching Press SR+ on the remote UseAdditional information Troubleshooting Additional information Installation and maintenanceHints on installation GeneralError Messages Additional informationTuner Specifications Additional information GlossarySX-SW606 / SX-SW404 ST404 Speaker system ST606 Speaker systemFront speakers x2, surround speakers x2, center speaker Front/surround speakersDVR-640H-AV DVR-440H-AV Section Three Video Adjust menu Disc Setup menuInitial Setup menu Setting the picture quality for TV and externalDisc / content format playback compatibility Compatible mediaModel Playable Before you start WMA Windows Media Audio compatibility DivX VOD contentDivX video compatibility DivXJpeg file compatibility About the internal hard disk drivePC-created disc compatibility Dolby DigitalOptimizing 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 USB device Connecting up Connecting other AV sourcesConnecting a VCR or analog camcorder Connecting a DV camcorderPlugging Using a USB printerJpeg file storage devices WMA/MP3 file storage devicesOPEN/CLOSE Front panelHDD/DVD RECNtsc Controls and displays DisplayLP / SLP EP / SEPSelect ‘Auto’ for automatic time setting Switching on and setting upManual clock setting Auto clock setting‘Standard 43’ Select whether or not your TV isGuide Display the Guide Plus+ setup menu Getting started Setting up the Guide Plus+ systemChecking the downloaded data the following day About EPG downloadIdentify the host channel for your country Country Host Comments Region ChannelsLike Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guide Chapter Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideUsing the Guide Plus+ system Guide Plus+ systemGuide Plus+ navigation Using the Guide Plus+ electronic program guideOne-Button-Record Lock / Unlock video windowChannel mosaic screen AreasGrid Area Search AreaSearching Using My Choice keywords for a searchMy TV Area Setting up a profileSchedule Area Channels is now highlightedHighlight the left tile of a scheduled recording Editing a scheduled recordingPress the Green Action button Edit Enter a name for the scheduled recordingPress cursor right to access the extended recording options Setting a ShowView recordingDeleting a scheduled recording Select ‘Schedule’ from the Menu barSetting a manual recording Info AreaEditor Area Switching a channel on/off Setup AreaMaking changes to your Guide Plus+ setup Changing the source and program numberManual Host Channel setup Guide Plus+ FAQ and troubleshootingFAQ There are several possibilitiesTV listings information doesn’t update Recording Chapter RecordingAbout DVD recording Recording to DVD-R DL/DVD+R DL discsRecording About HDD recording HDD Video mode compatibilityRecorded audio Restrictions on video recordingSetting the picture quality/recording time Recording Using the built-in TV tunerSwitching between TV and DVD Changing audio channelsBasic recording from the TV RecordingLive TV Start recording the current TV channel Recording Pause Live TV Setting a timer recordingRecording continues with playback paused Press to start playback You can also use the scan buttonsHome Menu Select ‘Easy Timer’ from the Home Easy Timer RecordingPrev Next Set the TV channel to record Set the recording qualityExtending a timer recording in progress Stopping a timer recordingCanceling or extending the timer Frequently Asked Questions Recording Timer recording FAQSimultaneous recording and playback Chase Play Recording from an external componentAlso, set the camcorder to VTR mode REC Mode Set the recording qualityRecording from a DV camcorder Press to start recordingFinalizing a disc Playing your recordings on other DVD playersDVD VR DVD Video DVD+R DVD+RW Select ‘Finalize’ ‘Finalize’ ‘NextInitializing recordable DVD discs Home Menu Select ‘Disc Setup’ from the HomeDVD-R DVD-RW DVD+RW DVD-RAM Select ‘Initialize’ ‘Video Mode’, ‘VRPlayback Chapter PlaybackIntroduction Basic playbackPlaying DVD discs PlaybackPlaying from the HDD DVD+R/DVD+RW onlyPlaying in PBC mode Playing CDs and WMA/MP3 discsPlaying Video CD/Super VCDs Using the Disc Navigator to browse the contents of a disc Changing the display style of the Disc Navigator Using the Disc Navigator with playback-only discsDVD-Video CD Video CD Super VCD WMA/MP3 DivX Select ‘Disc Navigator’Play Mode Play Mode menuPlayback Scanning discs Frame advance/frame reverseSearch Mode RepeatRepeat play Program play Displaying and switching subtitlesSwitching audio channels Playback Switching DVD and DivX soundtracksSwitching camera angles HDD DVD VR DVD-RAMHDD and removable disc activity display Playback Displaying disc information on- screenRecording time Relative playback position Indicates the data transfer rateEditing Chapter EditingEditing options Original Play ListEditing accuracy Editing Disc Navigator screenHDD genres Select the HDD or DVDCreate EditingPlay EraseTitle Name Set Thumbnail Erase Section Divide Chapter EditDVD VR DVD-RAM HDD Highlight the title you want to assign a Set GenreGenre to Select ‘Edit’ ‘Set Genre’ fromMove LockTitle to move Insert positionGenre Name CombineSelect ‘Undo’ from the command menu panel Select ‘Multi-Mode’ from the command menu panelMulti-Mode UndoCopying and backup Chapter Copying and backupOne Touch Copy Restrictions on copyingUsing Copy Lists Copying and backupCanceling One Touch Copy Copying from HDD to DVDTo edit a title, highlight it using Press to display the command menu panelSelect ‘HDD DVD’ Title and press Enter to addCopying 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 Using the Jukebox Chapter Using the JukeboxCopying music to the HDD Playing music from the JukeboxUsing the Jukebox Editing Jukebox albumsChanging the album view PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AV Chapter PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AVLocating Jpeg picture files Playing a slideshowImporting files to the HDD PhotoViewer DVR-640H-AVZooming an image Rotating an imageSelecting multiple files or folders Importing files from a USB deviceEditing files on the HDD Creating a new folderErasing a file or folder Copying files Select ‘Yes’ to confirm, or ‘No’ to cancelNaming files and folders Locking/Unlocking filesSelect ‘Print’ from the menu Printing filesSideshow Select a thumbnail from which to startPhotoViewer DVR-440H-AV Disc Setup menu Chapter Disc Setup menuBasic settings Initialize settingsFinalize settings Disc Setup menuOptimize HDD Initialize HDDVideo Adjust menu Chapter Video Adjust menuSetting the picture quality for TV External inputs Creating your own setVideo Adjust menu Setting the picture quality for disc playbackChoosing a preset 127 Initial Setup menu Chapter Initial Setup menuUsing the Initial Setup menu Setting Options ExplanationRGB Initial Setup menuNicam Setting OptionsMpeg PCM MpegDVD+R/+RW Parental Lock Set Password Mode Play ListAngle Indicator Playback TV Screen Size Letter BoxAbout the input line system Additional information about the TV system settingsAbout Ntsc on PAL TV PALAdditional information about component video output Selecting other languages for language optionsAbout the input colour system PAL SecamUsing the TV remote control buttons Setting up the remote to control yourTV Volume InputFrontech /PROTECH Additional information TV Preset code listDVD disc type Rec Additional information Minimum copying timesMode SEPAdditional information Manual recording modes Resolution *1 Level Rec. timeProblem Additional information TroubleshootingTimer program doesn’t Using this recorder onAfter a power failure ‘LOCK’ when a button is PressedProblemRemedy Message Explanation/Action Message When viewing on a widescreen TV or monitor When viewing on a standard TV or monitorAdditional information About DV Screen sizes and disc formatsCountry/Area code list Additional information Language code listLanguage Language code letter, Language code Country/Area, Country/Area code, Code letterHints on installation Cleaning the pickup lensAdditional information Handling discs CondensationResetting 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.