Pioneer VSX-21 manual Clearing the Remote Control Settings

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Preparations

3 Press % or fi repeatedly to display the name of the component’s manufacturer.

SIGNAL

SP A

SIGNAL

SP A

SIGNAL

SP A

SELECT

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

SELECT

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

dB

 

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

(“VCR” is displayed on VSX-D508)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

 

SP A

 

SIGNAL

SP A

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

dB

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A list of all available preset codes is provided on page 56.

4 Point the remote toward the component to be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code.

When you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal. If the component turns ON or OFF, you have entered the proper code.

If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is more than one setup code, press ! or ⁄ to select another code in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2).

Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component.

 

SP A

 

 

 

 

SP A

SIGNAL

 

 

 

SIGNAL

SELECT

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

SP A

 

 

 

SIGNAL

SP A

SELECT

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

ANALOG

 

 

 

 

ANALOG

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary.

5 Press COMMANDER SET UP to exit the preset mode.

The remote control returns to the previous operation mode.

memo • When operating a PIONEER’S DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to “000” in the preset mode.

•All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is not displayed.

•RECEIVER cannot be preset.

Clearing the Remote Control Settings

SET UP

 

DSP MODE

 

MIDNIGHT

 

1

2

3

4

 

CH.SELECT TEST TONE

ATT

SIG.SELECT

 

5

6

7

8

0

CN.LEVEL

 

EFFECT

9

0

+10

MEMU

 

 

 

CLASS TV/VCR

 

FUNCTION

DIRECT

FL DIMMER

 

MODE CHECK

 

 

COMMANDER

 

 

 

SET UP

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AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

Clears all presets and restores factory installed presets.

Press the COMMANDER SET UP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds.

• All the multi-control buttons on the remote control blinks. After

COMMANDER blinking three times, all the settings are canceled.

SET UP

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Contents VSX-21 Information to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents Introductory Information Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOperating other Pioneer components Receiver InstallationWhen Making Cable Connections Operating range of remote control unitAntennas Using external antennasConnections MD recorder CD player Cassette deck placementAudio Components Connections Audio cordsAudio/Video cords Video Components ConnectionsFront Optical cable When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDigital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analogue output jacks DVD 5.1 Channel ConnectionFront Speakers Center Speaker Surround Speakers Powered Sub WooferSpeakers Speaker terminalsAudio Connecting additional amplifiersFor front channel Speaker placement Preparations Setting Up for Surround SoundPress % or fi to set the surround speaker Speaker setting modePress % or fi to set the front speaker Press % or fi to set the center speakerPress % or fi to select sub woofer on or OFF SUB Woofer ON/OFF setting modeCrossover frequency setting mode LFE attenuator setting modeSurround speaker distance setting mode Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeFront speaker distance setting mode Center speaker distance setting modeOptical digital input 2 setting Dynamic range control setting modeCoaxial digital input setting Optical digital input 1 settingPress Optical digital input 3 settingPress % or fi to set the optical digital input 3 DVD, TV, CD MD, VCRTo cancel the preset mode Setting Up the Remote ControlRecalling preset codes Press Commander SET UP to exit the preset mode Clearing the Remote Control SettingsDisplay Names of Parts and Basic OperationsRemote Control Front Panel Master Volume Surround modes Sound Modes7 8 SIG.SELECT Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode CN.LEVEL Switching the Dolby/DTS mode Advanced Theater modeDVD 5.1ch input playback Using Cinema Re-EQPress Digital NR on the front panel Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function3 4 Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening ModePress Midnight Tuner Operations Automatic and Manual TuningMPX Mode Adjust the volumeDirect Tuning Press Memory to activate the memory function Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Tuned Stations Tune in the station you want to have memorizedRecalling the Memorized Stations Using the remote controlPlayback Other OperationsPress Treble +/- to adjust the high frequencies Adjusting bass and treble tone controlAdjusting the brightness of the display Press Bass +/- to adjust the low frequenciesPrepare the program source Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Select the component you want to recordPlayback from the source component Recording from Video ComponentsInsert a blank tape into the video tape recorder VCR Start recording on the video tape recorder, then start+10 Remote Controlling Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations MenuChannel + TV operationsTV Func VOL +Disc Menu SAT Satellite Tuner operationsEnter ˜¢ GuidePress to stop playback CD player operationsTo start recording MD recorder operationsButton ¡ Cassette deck operationsButton +10 Enter VCR operationsTV/VCR Perform the desired operations Press Mode Check to display the current operation modeBackground Control of Other Components Select a component, then start playbackComparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Additional InformationDolby Digital Laser disc formatSurround Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Pro LogicAM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcastsAnalog Preset Code List Specifications EIA Power cord CautionMaintenance of External Surfaces 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99A00ZF0D00 Printed

VSX-21 specifications

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