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Operating
Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-D337


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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.
Please read through these operating instructions so you
will know how to operate your model properly. After you
have finished reading the instructions, put them away in
a safe place for future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the power plug
and power outlet may sometimes differ from that shown
in the explanatory drawings. However the method of con-
necting and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous
voltage" within the product's enclosure that may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
VENTILATION
÷ When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat radia-
tion ( at least 60 cm at top, 10 cm at rear, and 30 cm at
each side). If not enough space is provided between
the unit and walls or other equipment , heat will build
up inside, interfering with performance or causing
malfunctions.
÷ Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa or fabric hav-
ing a thick pile. Do not cover with fabric or other cover-
ing.
Anything that blocks ventilation will cause internal tem-
perature to rise, which may lead to breakdown or fire
hazard.


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FEATURES
& DOLBY* PRO LOGIC COMPATIBLE
Best suited for playing back movies and music by reproducing surround effects.
& 50 W 4 ch EQUAL POWER AMPLIFIER
4 ch equal power amplifier which plays back the high quality effect of Dolby Pro Logic.
& FIVE DSP MODES
Reproduces five surround effects-HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER 1 AND THEATER 2.
& VIRTUAL DOLBY* SURROUND
The Virtual Dolby Surround function creates a three-dimensional sound field using only the front right and left speakers.
FEATURES
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporatoin. "Dolby", the double-D symbol and
"Pro Logic" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.


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BEFORE USE
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CHECKING ACCESSORIES ....................................................................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ......................................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 8
CONTENTS
SURROUND
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
2.
NAMES OF PARTS .................................................................................................... 9
CONNECTING DEVICES .......................................................................................... 12
ENJOYING SURROUND EFFECTS ......................................................................... 14
Switching the Dolby Pro Logic
and Dolby Pro Logic with the sound effects (DSP MODE) ............................. 14
Switching the sound effects (DSP MODE) ....................................................... 15
Enjoying Movie and Music sources in surround mode ................................. 16
Setting the Delay Time ...................................................................................... 17
Setting the EFFECT Level .................................................................................. 18
Switching the DOLBY VIRTUAL ........................................................................ 19


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OPERATIONS
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LISTENING TO FM/AM BROADCASTS .................................................................. 20
RECORDING ............................................................................................................. 24
OPERATIONS OF OTHER EQUIPMENTS
(PIONEER products bearing the
Î mark only) ..................................................... 26
DVD PLAYER operation ..................................................................................... 26
LD PLAYER operation ........................................................................................ 26
CD PLAYER operation ....................................................................................... 26
CASSETTE DECK operation .............................................................................. 27
TV operation ...................................................................................................... 27
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OTHER
5.
SURROUND ............................................................................................................. 28
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................. 30
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................... 31
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