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Pioneer VSX-452 User Manual

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CONTENTS

BEFORE OPERATING, ADJUST THE POSITION OF THESE SWITCHES................................................................................ 4

ACCESSORY ITEMS...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
SURROUND EFFECT.................................................................................................................................................................... 5
DOLBY 3CH LOGIC....................................................................................................................................................................... 5
DOLBY PRO LOGIC SURROUND, DOLBY 3CH LOGIC CENTER MODE................................................................................ 5

SPEAKER INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................................................6

SIMULATED STEREO.................................................................................................................................................................... 6

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AUDIO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 7
VIDEO SYSTEM CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................................8
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 9

MULTI-ROOM CONNECTIONS................................................................................................................................................. IO

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DIRECT ACCESS TUNING........................................................................................................................................................... IS

AUTO TUNING (FM only)............................................................................................................................................................. 18

MANUAL TUNING......................................................................................................................................................................... 16

PRESET TUNING.......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
RECEIVING FM SIMULCAST TV PROGRAMS........................................................................................................................... 16

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PLAYBACK.................................................................................................................................................................................. 1^
RECORDING WITH A CASSETTE DECK.................................................................................................................................. 17

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HINTS FOR BETTER RECEPTION............................................................................................................................................. 18

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TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................................................................................................ 22

SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................................................................ 24

REAR PANEL FACILITIES

FRONT PANEL FACILITIES

TUNER

Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just

purchased is only the surt of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s
time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement
your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to
get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without
annoying blaring or distortion—and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.

Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing “comfort level”

adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds “normal” can
actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by
setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your heating
adapts.

To establish a safe level:

• Start your volume control at a low setting.
• Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and

clearly, and without distortion.

Once you have established a comfortable sound level:

• Set the dial and leave it there.

Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing

damage or loss in the future. After all, we want you listening for a

lifetime.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime

Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime

of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is
often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the
Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group
recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. This

list of sound levels is included for your protection.

Decibel
Level Example

30 Quiet library, soft whispers
40 Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic
50 Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office
60 Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine
70 Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant

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Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at

two feet.

THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS

UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE

90 Subway, motorcycle, truck traffic, lawn mower

100

Garbage truck, chain saw, pneumatic drill

120 Rock band concert in fnnit of speakers, thunderclap
140

Gunshot blast, jet plane

180

Rocket launching pad

InfoniiMion couitny of the Deafnen Research Foundation.