Home Entertainment Guide 2000-2001
Your Life. Your Choice. Your Fun. Pioneer Home Entertainment

Dynamical DVD Reality.

D i g i ta l H o m e C i n e m a > > > 4 > 2 1

Piece by Piece.

Hi-fi Components >>> 22 > 35

Look. Listen. Live.

NS Series >>> 36 > 41

Hip and Happening.

Hi-Fi Systems >>> 42 > 47
Live your life to the fullest. Enjoy yourself and let your feelings show.
Laugh out loud at comedy, Cry at great drama, feel the Adrenalin-Rush of sports and get Goosebumps when you hear the music you love.
Pioneer has something for everyone: from individual hi-fi components to full-fledged, digital Home Cinema Systems. Razor-sharp technology, stunning designs and options enough to please everyone. If you are looking for
Passion and simply incomparable home entertainment, you have found it in Pioneer. Life is too short to waste your free time.

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Your personal Home Cinema Style
Pioneer's Digital Home Cinema Systems bring the total movie experience into your living room thanks to excellent DVD picture quality and full surround sound the peak of entertainment possibilities. Something for everybody from the liveliest live film action, through the most stirring musical sounds, to sports coverage so up close and personal that you'll feel like you've had a work-out. It is so real that it is like having an entire cinema, concert hall and stadium all-in-one in your living room. Whether you are looking for the entire home cinema experience in one stylish package or want to develop your system step-by-step, Pioneer offers numerous options and components, including market leading DVD expertise. Pioneers wide range of leading DVD solutions fit anywhere, anytime and anyplace. Please see pages 8 and 9 for more information.

Digital Home Cinema

NS-DV55 Digital Home

Cinema System

Cinema you can Live in
The latest in multimedia digital technology, DVD, guarantees second-to-none picture quality and sound. The digital picture is twice as sharp as standard VHS videotape. Home cinema ready, DVD enables surround sound as impressive as in the cinema, right in your home. The media itself is more durable than VHS tape and doesnt need to be rewound. Plus DVD is packed with useful features multiple language and soundtracks and subtitles, support for various audio encoding technologies such as DTS and Dolby Digital, multiple camera angle viewing selection, parental blocking, return-to-pause and view-per-chapter and support for both virtual or digital surround sound. With all of this, DVD is clearly the future.
A new arrival on the multi-channel, multimedia audio format scene, DTS 5.1 channel playback encoding technology is rapidly gaining popularity thanks to its dynamic sound impact that flies at the listener from left, right and centre surround sound speakers. Open up the doors of digital home cinema and super surround sound with any Pioneer DVD player and A/V amplifier/receiver* because they can handle DTS encoded discs.

*Except VSX-409RDS

The current surround sound quality encoding standard, Dolby Digital means movie theatre sound performance for your home cinema. Its 5.1 channel audio sound compression technology wraps you in sound. The front left and right, centre, rear left and right speakers span frequencies from 20Hz 20kHz and there is a dedicated low frequency channel for extra sound clarity. Extra features mean not only stunning soundtracks but also additional language tracks on one disc. And Dolby Digital has gone a step further with THX Surround EX, a co-development between Dolby Digital and THX, which adds another audio channel to the soundtrack behind the listener, meaning more depth and localisation for even more sound perfection.

NS-DV55

Home Cinema System
Living cinema in your living room, the Pioneer NS-DV55 system is definitely the all-in-one stylish design solution you are looking for. Its various input terminals make it easy to connect your other favourite components. And with a choice of black* or warm wood-tone speakers, it will certainly slide right into any interior. Sleek, compact, and CD-R compatible, opt for a home cinema statement packed with exciting features like DTS surround sound and Dolby Digital. All that can be said is that the NS-DV55 means more digital home cinema surround sound from your favourite sofa.

3: DOLBY PRO LOGIC PACKAGE
DV-535 + VSX-409RDS + S-F30 + S-CR30 Or maybe a Dolby Pro Logic system is more your style. Then this starter package is perfect. It starts with the quality DV-535 player and the VSX-409RDS A/V receiver with 5.1 channel input. The compact S-F30 and S-CR30 speakers add quality Dolby Pro Logic sound to the system.
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 48 to 54.
Dynamically Digital DVD Reality
DVD-Audio is a brand new, high quality multi-channel audio format offering even better quality than CDs. This means superb surround sound, longer playing time and the same type of interactivity found on DVD-Video. A dual layer DVD-Audio can play at least 2 hours of full surround sound audio and 4 hours of stereo audio. Pioneer is planning to launch a top of the line DVD player that can play DVD-Audio early next year. Pioneer guarantees the best sound in your future.

Players

Guaranteed first-class picture and sound quality from the leader in DVD technology. Enjoy a digital picture more than twice as sharp as standard VHS videotape along with impressive cinema-style sound. Pioneer DVD players even play back your own CDs and offer full CD-R Playback compatibility thanks to the twin-wave laser pick-up. You've always expected high quality video and sound from Pioneer. Now you can have the outstanding video quality and supreme audio quality, plus benefits you could only dream of: multiple language and soundtracks and subtitles, support for various encoding technology such as DTS and Dolby Digital, multiple camera angle viewing selection, parental blocking, return-to-pause and view-per-chapter and support for both virtual or digital surround sound and much more. Dont forget that you can enjoy Pioneer DVD anywhere and anytime, thanks to Pioneers diverse range of DVD players including portable DVD players and an in-car DVD changer model.

DV-737

Top of the line DVD, this clean-cut unit equally delivers high quality images and the purest sound. We know that sound is important to you, which is why this forward thinking DVD player has separately designed audio circuits that perfectly complements its video enhancing features. Combined, this means pure perfection in audio and visual design. and it looks good, too.
Also available as DV-737-K with black finish.

DVL-919E

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The ultimate combination player for DVD/LD/CD and VCD. Enter into the fabulous DVD world and still play your Laser Discs. Support for all your existing media is what you need. Provided with DTS and Dolby Digital output, it even allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound.
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 49 to 50.

DV-636D

Both Dolby Digital and DTS! This DVD player is heaven for real movie buffs. With its built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder, this DVD player can handle all the latest audioencoding technology, which means more cinema effects without the extra equipment.

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DV-535
Entering the world of DVD? This player is the perfect starting point. Cool and convenient, this easy-to-use model comes with a simplified remote control. And there are optical and coaxial digital outputs to enjoy pure digital home cinema sound.

DV-530

Or maybe you want to follow the new trends or match existing units and go with silver components for your entertainment centre? Then this DVD player is the answer. Just click the user friendly remote control button and fly into the DVD world of high quality image and theatre-like sound.
Built-in security features
DVD players carry a regional code number corresponding to one of six global regions. For example as shown here, region 2 covers most of Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and Japan and region 5 covers most of Africa, the CIS and India. Additionally, most DVD discs carry the respective codes for particular regions where viewing is allowed. If the player code and the disc do not match, the disc will not be able to be played. This accounts for differences in regional culture and parental guidance. Region code-free DVD discs are also available for playing in any region.

Region 2

Region 5

Portable DVD

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For movie enthusiasts, what could be better? DVD at home or on the go. Feel like staying in? No worries. Just connect your DVD portable up to any TV, kick off your shoes and put your feet up. Feel like going out? With a portable DVD Player this slim and lightweight, you can also have movies "to go" to a party, to a friend's

190 mm

house, on vacation. Pioneers PDV range is ready to go

PDV-LC10

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along for the ride.

Truly portable DVD with a 7.0-inch wide LCD display. Take it on the road and enjoy 3.5 hours playback or plug into any TV or A/V amplifier/receiver at home. Compatible with DTS and Dolby Digital, of course.

Easily Connected

With its easy connection, just plug your Pioneer portable DVD player into a TV or A/V monitor in any room to watch your favourite films. This new technology offers you second-tonone picture quality and sound including S-video output and stateof-the-art digital audio transfer.

Purely Portable

Why not slip it into your bag so youll have your Pioneer DVD on that next trip? Feel free to take your new DVD player wherever you want, the subnotebook format will fit even in the smallest bag.

142 mm

PDV-10
DTS and Dolby Digital output together in a sleek, super designed space-saving DVD unit. Extremely thin (DVD jacket sleeve) and light (only 370 g!), it will give you many years of full home cinema entertainment. Simply plug it into any TV and A/V amplifier/receiver for pure DVD pleasure.
Even in your car! Dreaming about a movie right in your car? Pioneer already has it a car A/V system that includes a multi-DVD player, easy-tomount screens and complete 5.1 channel surround sound.

110 W x 5
This top-of-the-line, feature-packed A/V receiver has everything, and we mean everything youd expect: THX Ultra certification, THX Surround EX and DTS-ES, plus an RDS tuner. On top of this, thanks to top-of-the-line THX Ultra certification, this quality system produces 110 watts of quality cinema surround sound with 7.1 channels in/out perfect even in larger rooms.
Also available as VSX-909RDS with black finish.
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 51 to 53.

VSX-859RDS

100 W x 5
This A/V receiver is ready for what the future brings. Completely versatile, this unit can handle the latest and future digital sources up to 7.1 channels in/out. Plus, theres THX Surround EX and its DTS-ES compatible. Its THX Select certification makes it the perfect choice for your digital home cinema centre, today and tomorrow.
Also available as VSX-859RDS-G with gold finish.

VSX-839RDS

THX Select certified, this A/V receiver is a top quality "5.1" surround system. Universal DVD player ready, it has a 5.1 channel input for stereophonic surround sound. And it can decode Dolby Digital and DTS encoded discs for a great digital home cinema experience.

7.1 Channel Surround

Add-on Amplifiers

120 W x 2

A-509R

90 W x 2

Youre probably thinking THX Surround EX, right? This is why weve designed this golden amplifier specifically to enhance the additional 2 Surround Back channels, in the THX Surround EX system. And the gold finish perfectly matches the other components VSA-E08 and VSX-909RDS-G. Just the extra touch youd expect.
If you are looking for a black model to do the same job of amplifying the extra channel which creates the THX Surround EX sound, you might want to consider the A-509R. This model can be used with the VSX-909RDS and VSX-859RDS.

VSX-709RDS

Heres cutting-edge technology in an A/V receiver: Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder plus a front A/V input with S-video and a digital output all combined with an RDS tuner.

80 W x 5

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VSX-609RDS

This A/V receiver with RDS tuner incorporates Dolby Digital surround sound and DTS superior sound localisation. It also features a 5.1 channel input for multi-channel audio like future DVD-A players.

VSX-409RDS

Looking for Dolby Pro Logic surround at an affordable price? Then this A/V receiver with its 5.1 channel input is designed for you. And it's a perfect partner for the DV-636D DVD player which has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders.
Truly, three dimensional Sound

Wrap-Around Sound

Wrap yourself in the most overwhelming surround sound reproduction and be amazed how sound can colour your home cinema experience. So pure and realistic, it makes you feel like part of the action. Dolby Digital and DTS they paint your walls and ceilings with sound.

Speakers

A superb system deserves high performance speakers. The quality of Pioneer speakers lets you enjoy the full spectrum of sound. Backing up brilliant components, the superb subwoofers, and all front, centre and rear speakers are designed to deliver the best possible sound. Youll hear action movie effects that make you want to run for cover, dramatic musical scores that put you in the centre of the audience, musical arias that stir the senses, and sports so live you'll feel like cheering. The entire line of Pioneer speakers presented here in packages is also available separately. So feel free to buy a fabulous new set for your brand new digital home cinema experience or just add the rear or centre speakers needed to create great 5.1 channel surround sound.

S-V59T

100 W (front), 100 W (rear, centre) Enjoy the full sound spectrum through 3 powerful cone woofers in the stylishly designed front speakers. Feel the dynamism of the movie soundtrack, supported by superb centre and rear satellite speakers. The S-V59T consists of S-H509V (floorstanding front speakers) and S-CR59 (centre and rear satellite speakers).
100 W (satellite), 110 W (subwoofer) Feel the real surround sound through the 5 sleekly designed satellite speakers, which blend into any interior thanks to their small size and warm wood-tone finish, and high performance subwoofer with builtin amplifier. The S-V59 consists of S-F59 (front satellite speakers), S-CR59 (centre and rear satellite speakers) and S-W80S (subwoofer).
For full product features and specifications, please see page 54.

RDD-60B CD-Recordable Audio 60 min. For the most demanding hi-fi listeners: high recording and playback fidelity from this 60 min. Recordable Compact Disc. The lower information density improves the recording quality. RDD-74B CD-Recordable Audio 74 min. Reach the highest performance with a Pioneer CD recorder.
Never Ending Party Want to expand your possibilities? Then hook up your CD recorder to a File-Type CD player and select from up to 301 CDs. Build a unique library of compilation CDs. CD recording youre on your way.
CD Text CD Text is a neat new feature found on the PDR-W839, PDR-609 and PDR-F10. Add CD titles, track titles and artist names to the audio CD. CD Text reads and records the information on the disc itself, making it easy to find the track or artist you want to play later.
RDW-74 CD-Rewritable Audio 74 min. Make your own musical mock-up with this 74 min. Rewritable Compact Disc. Compatible with audio recorders carrying the symbol identification.
For Consumer or For Consumer Use: Recording is not possible on a CD-R/CD-RW disc without the above marks, which means it is a disc for professional use.
Compatible with SCMS (Serial Copy Management System): SCMS makes possible digital direct CD-R recording of CD, MD or DAT audio sources. However, such CD-R recordings cannot be used as source material for digital re-recording (in order to restrict digital dubbing).
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 55 to 56.

in a System -1 3-to

50 W x 2
A complete system that is ready to record. You have a 3 CD changer, an easy-to-use CD recorder, an AM/FM tuner with RDS, and two 50 watt speakers. Just plug it in and create your own compilation CDs. And there is even a front optical connection for your MiniDisc player!
PDR-F10 Home Entertainment Guide 2000-2001

NS-F10 with PDR-F10

Perfectly matched, this CD recorder adds an extra element of art, and recording capabilities, to your sleek NS-F10 CD system. The PDR-F10 records only in combination with the XC-F10.

PDR-L77

NS-9 with PDR-L77
Another perfect match, when considering the NS-8 or NS-9. This CD-R component lets you record in style.

File-Type

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With File-Type CD Players that offer you the possibility of 301 CDs in a compact space, it's clear that Pioneer doesn't believe in limiting your listening pleasure. Enjoy the reproduction of the original sound, more faithful than

CD Players

te Jukebox
ever before, thanks to Legato Link Conversion. It's like having a jukebox in your home except you can't lean on it.

PD-F1009

With its unique loading roulette rack system and single loader, easily store 301 CDs in a surprisingly compact unit for immediate playing of your collection. A selection of listening modes, CD Text and CD-RW playback capability, low power consumption and Legato Link Conversion make this component an excellent choice for quality and convenient CD enjoyment.

PD-F1007

PD-F958
Store up to 101 CDs in this compact CD player. Its single loader means a track within moments. It is easy to keep your favourite CDs organised using custom filing for up to 3 CD groups and the component can handle CD Text.
For full product features and specifications, please see page 57.
More than 301 CDs? No problem. This CD player is connectable to another 301-CD changer for a grand total of 602 CDs. Almost a month of continuous listening pleasure. Organise your collection using the custom filing system and input your text via a keyboard or the remote control.

PD-F706

A compact unit, this rolling rack system stores 25+1 discs. Almost a full day of audio enjoyment. Plus you can program 24 tracks from 24 different discs for the perfect mix.

PD-F607

Just a bit smaller for easy placement, load this CD player with 25 discs and enjoy your favourite music continuously. Youll be surprised at its price tag as well as its features, which include CD Text.

PD-M603*

This CD player offers six disc capacity with excellent sound performance thanks to Pioneer's 1-bit DLC (Direct Linear Conversion) featuring a high speed and high density pulseflow D/A converter. With automatic digital level control, the sound level is automatically adjusted. Plus the 6 disc key on the remote lets you access any one of the six CDs directly.
* Only available in the U.K.

PD-M426*

Put sets of your favourite CDs in separate loaders and off you go. This multiple Compact Disc player stores 6 discs per loader and features antiresonance and anti-vibrating design and last disc memory. Just press the remote to start playing your selection.
* This product is not available in the U.K.

PD-M406*

With a six disc storage capacity, this multi Compact Disc player offers superb sound with anti-resonance, anti-vibration design and last disc memory. A system remote terminal is also available.
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CD players have been around for more than 15 years now. Haven't we done everything we can with them? There's no end to Pioneer's innovation. With Hi-bit Conversion and Legato Link Conversion, recorded sound is restored to its original, studio quality. Flexibility and innovation are combined to create CD players that are lightyears ahead of what they used to be.

PD-S06*

Unquestionable quality. This is the ideal CD player for the most demanding listener. Every golden detail is aimed at exceptional sound reproduction. This includes the Pioneer Z-concept design that features extremely low digital signal transmission distortion thanks to its accurate transmission system, stable platter mechanism and acoustic damper tray mechanism which significantly reduce jitter noise inside and out. This CD player also offers Hi-Bit Legato Link Conversion S for exceptionally natural sound. And to top it off, there is also coaxial and optical digital output and an analogue or digital output selector.

Cd/Receiver + Separate Display Ns-9 And Ns-8 Sleek curves and a separate display with detachable remote controller define the concept of style and convenience.
Speaker System NS-8 This cool silver-coloured satellite and subwoofer speaker system rings out with a full range of musical notes.
CD Recorder for NS-9 and NS-8

CT-L77

Cassette deck for NS-9 and NS-8
Essential for music lovers, a Pioneer CD recorder allows you to record your favourites onto a recordable or rewritable CD.
Expand your listening pleasure with a matching cassette deck, featuring a compact horizontal loading tray to play your collection of tapes.

MJ-L77

MiniDisc Recorder for NS-9 and NS-8
Made to match the centre unit design, this MiniDisc recorder enables easy recording and editing.
Make sure you dont forget the optional extra 5 metre cable. When you get home, you might decide to move the separate display further away from the main unit.

S-L9-LRW

XC-L77

S-L8-LRW

Listen to your Music!
Decide what you want. The choice is completely up to you. Pioneer Hi-Fi means music with no limits. As loud as you want it, whatever you want to play CDs, MDs or cassettes. And it looks trendy, too. Get a CD player, one or two cassette decks, separate amps and a 3-way speaker system. Set it up the way you want! It is your call. Want more? Then plug in your games console, portable MD, CD or cassette player. It's not about doing it the right way, it's about doing it your way.

Hi-Fi Systems

IS-21MD with Optional Cassette Deck

and Accessory Case

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100 W x 2

IS-21T
Or try this. A CD player and horizontal tray-type cassette deck, separate amplifier and 3-way loudspeaker system.
If you want power, you've got to have blasting bass. Get what you want with the separate amps and super-sized sub-woofers standard in Pioneer's IS Series. Futuristic silver styling with ice blue illumination that takes the look far into the 21st century. Options can be expanded to keep the bass booming for years. So go Pioneer, you've got the power and the choice.

Series

IS-21MD
All in. You get a CD player, a slot-in MiniDisc recorder, a separate amplifier and a 3-way loudspeaker system.

SYSTEM Timer Display Dimmer Remote Control Unit AMPLIFIER SECTION DIN Continuous Power Output (8 ) Front (1 kHz, 1 % THD) Centre (1 kHz, 1 % THD) Rear (1 kHz, 1 % THD) Subwoofer (100 Hz, 1 % THD) Number of Functions DVD Tuner Video1 Video In/Out Audio In/Out Video2 Video In Audio In Audio1 Audio In/Out Audio2 Audio In Video Out P-Bass Dolby Digital 5.1 ch Dolby Pro Logic DTS Surround 5.1 ch DTS-CD Surround mode Auto Standard Musical Drama Action Virtual Surround 1 Virtual Surround 2 Rear Wide DSP mode Hall 1 Hall 2 Jazz Dance Theatre 1 Theatre 2 Simulated Stereo Midnight Mode Bass & Treble Control TUNER SECTION RDS Tuner Auto Tuning Presets CD/VIDEO CD/DVD PLAYER SECTION Programmed Play Random/Repeat Play Last Memory Condition Time Search Step/Slow 96kHz/24-bit D/A Converter Video Video System SPEAKER SECTION Satellite Magnetically Shielded Subwoofer Magnetically Shielded
Wake up/Sleep FL (Separate) 5 step (without Off ) Preset, Learning & EL backlight
30 W x W 30 W x W 6 RCA + S2 RCA RCA+S2 RCA+Coaxial (or Optical) RCA + Optical RCA RCA + S2 8 7 / 5 Discs 15 Discs / 1Vp-p Auto/NTSC/PAL

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DV7 37/ DV7 37

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TECHNICAL FEATURES Playback Discs Dual System (PAL/NTSC) (Video output) Twin-Wave Laser Pick-up Both-Side Play (LD) CONSTRUCTIONS Layered Chassis Acoustic Damper Tray AUDIO FEATURES Built-in Dolby Digital Decoder (5.1-channel) Built-in DTS Decoder 96 kHz/24-bit D/A Converter Hi-bit Convertion Legato Link Conversion (H = Hi-bit) Digital Output Dolby Digital Linear PCM MPEG Audio DTS (DVD) Virtual Dolby Surround Virtual Dolby Digital Local regulator for Analogue Audio Symmetrical Audio Circuit VIDEO FEATURES 10-bit Video Signal D/A Converter (DVD/VCD) DVP (Digital Video Processing System) (LD) Component Frame DNR PRO PureCinema Progressive Scan (for NTSC) Mosquit Noise Reduction Block Noise Reduction High-Quality Circuits (LD) Horizontal Sharpness (DVD) Fine Focus Digital Filter 8-bit Digital Field Memory (LD) CONVENIENCES GUI (Graphical User Interface) Basic/Expert Mode Selection Guide Indication Set-Up Navigator On-Screen Information Jog & Joystick Remote control unit Head-Up Remote control unit 32-Key Card-Type Remote Control On-Screen Display On/Off Large Screen 7-inch Wide LCD Display Reverse-Angle display Built-In Stereo Speaker Transfer Bit Rate Indicator Accurate Digital Servo with Automatic Jitter Adjustment (DVD) Viter-bi RF Decoding Process (DVD) FL dimmer/off SPECIAL PLAY FUNCTIONS Program Memory (Title or Chapter) & Auto Play TrickPlay Processor Resume Function (STOP Key) Condition Memory (DVD) Continue Play Memory Repeat Mode (All, Title/Chapter, A-B) Programme Play (CD/Track, Video/Chapter, Title) Still Play (Field/Frame/Auto) Still/Step Play (Forward/Reverse, except VCD reverse) Slow Play (except VCD reverse) Random Play SCAN/SEARCH FUNCTIONS 10-Key Direct Search and Play (Chapter/Track) Title Search Frame Search Speaker Setting (Centre, Rear, Subwoofer)

over 500 lines 0.002 % 4 22,000 Hz 4 44,000 Hz 115 dB 103 dB
over 500 lines 0.0010 % 4 22,000 Hz 4 44,000 Hz 115 dB 109 dB

DV7 37

over 500 lines 0.0018 % 4 22,000 Hz 4 44,000 Hz 115 dB 106 dB
over 500 lines 0.002 % 4 22,000 Hz 4 44,000 Hz 115 dB 102 dB
over 500 lines 0.03 % 4 22,000 Hz 4 44,000 Hz 108 dB 88 dB
440 lines/425 lines 60 dB (CX on) 0.002 % 420,000 Hz 115 dB 103 dB V/ Hz 59 W 420 x 146 x 464 mm 9.1 kg V/ Hz 27 w 420 x 128 x 370 mm 6.9 kg V/ Hz 20W 420 x 104 x 288 mm 3.0 kg V/ Hz 12W 420 x 104 x 281 mm 2.7 kg V/ Hz 12W 420 x 104 x 278 mm 2.7 kg V/ V/ Hz (AC Adaptor) Hz (AC Adaptor) 20 W 8W 190 x 28 x 190 x 18 x 142 mm 142 mm 690 g 370 g
VSX VSX-909R -909 DS/ RDS -G

VSX -609 RDS

39R DS

59R DS

VSA - E0

VSX -70

VSX -40
A/V Amplifiers & Receivers Features
DIN CONTINUOUS POWER OUTPUT (1KHZ) Stereo (4 ) Stereo (6 ) Stereo (8 ) Surround Front Centre Rear SURROUND SOUND Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Digital DTS Digital Surround MPEG THX Surround EX DTS-ES Digital Signal Processor (DSP) DSP Mode (** = Advanced Theatre) 7-D Theatre 5-D Theatre Accurate Imaging System (5-channel Equal Power) AUDIO FEATURES 96 kHz/24-bit D/A Converter Direct Energy MOSFET Circuit Digital Noise Reduction Midnight listening mode DIRECT Switch (Source Direct Switch) Motor-Driven Volume Control CONVENIENCES On-Screen Display (GUI) Remote Control Multi Operation (Macro) Flexible Macro DVD Control Remote Key Illumination FL dimmer (steps) TUNER RDS (Radio Data System) EON Link Random Preset Stations 3-Speed Accelerated Tuning TERMINALS 5.1-channel Input RF Input for Dolby Digital (Demodulator) Digital Input Coaxial Optical Digital Output Audio (Tuner Included)/Video Inputs Audio/Video Output Phono Input S-Video Input/Output Component Input/Output Preamp Output (Front/Centre/Rear/Subwoofer) A/V Input on Front SR (System Remote) Terminal Large Speaker Terminals Speaker Outputs Discrete Outputs (All Channels) A+B (P = Parallel/S = Series) *Total using one channel.

VSX -8

120 W x W x 2 (THD 1 %) 110 W x 2 (THD 1 %) 130 W x 2 (6 , THD 1 %) 130 W (6 , THD 1 %) 130 W x 2 (6 , THD 1 %) (BC) (THX Ultra) (Compatible) 7+4** LCD touch panel LCD (4) 110 W x 2 (8 , THD 1 %) 110 W (8 , THD 1 %) 110 W x 2 (8 , THD 1 %) (BC) (THX Ultra) (Compatible) 7+4** (Electronic) Preset & Smart All Key (4) 30 7.1-ch (External) 5 (assign) 2 5/5 2A/2AV+1V+1V 5/3 2/1 All (7.1-ch) (In/Out) (All) (P) 7.1-ch (External) 5 (assign) 2 5/5 2A/2AV+1V+1V 5/3 2/1 All (7.1-ch) (In/Out) (All) (P) 100 W x 2 (THD 1 %) 100 W x 2 (8 , THD 1 %) 100 W (8 , THD 1 %) 100 W x 2 (8 , THD 1 %) (BC) (THX Select) (Compatible) 7+4** (Electronic) Preset & Smart All Key (4) 30 7.1-ch (External) 5 (assign) (incled front in) 2 5/5 2A/2AV+2V 5/3 2/1 (assign) All (7.1-ch) (In/Out) (All) (P) 100 W x 2 (THD 1 %) 100 W x 2 (8 , THD 1 %) 100 W (8 , THD 1 %) 100 W x 2 (8 , THD 1 %) (BC) (THX Select) 80 W x 2 (THD 0.9 %) 80 W/ch* x 2 (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W/ch* x 2 (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W x 2 (THD 0.9 %) 80 W/ch* x 2 (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W/ch* x 2 (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W x 2 (THD 0.9 %) 80 W/ch* x 2 (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W (8 , THD 0.9 %) 80 W/ch* x 2 (8 , THD 0.9 %) Ready 75 W x 2

Single-tray 3-CD CD/CD-R/CD-RW 24-bit D/A Converter 24-bit A/D Converter (- ~ +20) -24 ~ 78 dB (6 dB Step) -24 ~ 66 dB (6 dB Step) (1, 3, 5 Seconds) (Coax/Opt/Analogue) (1 ~ 12sec)
Single-tray 3-CD CD/CD-R/CD-RW Digital Filter D/A Converter
Single-tray CD/CD-R/CD-RW 24-bit D/A Converter 24-bit A/D Converter (- ~ +20) -24 ~ 78 dB (6 dB Step) -24 ~ 66 dB (6 dB Step) (1, 3, 5 Seconds) (Coax/Opt/Analogue) (1 ~ 12sec)
Self Chuck type CD/CD-R/CD-RW Digital Filter D/A Converter
Single-tray CD/CD-R/CD-RW Digital Filter D/A Converter

(-48~+12)

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5 sec. **

(Optical/Analogue)
(1, 3, 5 Seconds) (Optical/Analogue)
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Caps/Small/Mark/Numeric (3 Names) (3 Discs)
Caps/Small/Mark/Numeric (3 Discs)

PDR -L77

X-M R7
PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS Z-Concept Direct Track Search Manual/Track Search Index Search Direct Song Selection Random Play Programmed Play Talk-Back Input Direct Program Programme Check Programme Clear Repeat Play 1-Track, All-Track Programmed, Random Relay play Skip Play Fade-In/Fade-Out Timer Play DISPLAY Level Meter Remaining Recording Time Display On/Off (Dimmer) Time Display Switching TERMINALS Optical Digital Input/Output Coaxial Digital Input/Output Line Input/Output Headphone Jack Keyboard Terminal Control Input TEXT Control OTHERS Built-in Amplifier Built-in RDS Tuner Sound Field Control (DANCE, HALL, LIVE) Bass Boost 2-Way Speaker System * With Bypass function ** With Remote Control
(Multi Disc OK) (CD1/CD2/CD3/CD-R) (1 ~ 12sec) (14 seg/ch) 1/1 1/1 1/1 1
(1 ~ 12sec) (14 seg/ch) 1/1 1/1 1/1 1

** ** ** ** ** ** **

1/1 3/2

** ** ** 1/1 1/1

COMPACT DISC RECORDER Number of Channels Frequency Response Sampling Frequency (Recording/Playback) Signal-to-Noise Ratio Recording Playback Dynamic Range (EIAJ) Recording Playback Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) Recording Playback MISCELLANEOUS Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight COMPACT DISC PLAYER Frequency Response Signal-to-Noise Ratio AMPLIFIER Continuous Power Output DIN (1 kHz) (THD 1 %, 6 ) Power Output (RMS) (1 kHz, THD 10 %, 6 ) TUNER Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Mono/Stereo, DIN) SPEAKER SYSTEM Enclosure Speakers Impedance Frequency Range Sensitivity (dB/W/m) Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
20,000 Hz 44.1 kHz 92 dB 112 dB 92 dB 98 dB 0.004 % 0.0017 %
20,000 Hz 44.1 kHz 92 dB 110 dB 92 dB 96 dB 0.006 % 0.002 %

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POWER OUTPUT DIN Continuous Power Output (1 kHz) WIDE-RANGE TECHNOLOGY Wide-Range Linear Circuit High Channel Separation Design AUDIO FEATURES Direct Energy MOSFET Circuit Low-Impedance Driving Capability Muting Tone Controls Loudness ALL SOURCE DIRECT Switch Large Insulators CONSTRUCTION Advanced Direct Connection Symmetrical Construction Sound Stabilisers LOW-NOISE DESIGNS Toroidal Transformer Aero Wing Chassis Silent Microprocessor System DIRECT Switch Local Off Circuit (Tone/Phono) HIGH-QUALITY PARTS Complementary Capacitor Pair Speaker A/B Switching Relay Motor-Driven Volume Control Input Switching Relay Gold-Plated CD/Phono Inputs RDS (RADIO DATA SYSTEM) EON information TUNER Random Preset Stations Direct Access Tuning 3-Speed Accelerated Tuning CONVENIENCES SR (System Remote) Control Unit Record Selector Two-Way Dubbing 4-letter Station Memory TERMINALS Audio Inputs SR (System Remote) Terminal Headphone Output Speaker Outputs Discrete Outputs (All Channels) A+B (Parallel) A/B or A+B

120 W x W x 2

90 W x W x 2

80 W x W x 2

60 W x W x 2

50 W x W x 2

CD, TAPE 1/MD

TAPE1/ CD-R/MD

(Phono)

(Phono) (only A)

AMPLIFIER SECTION Power Output DIN (1 kHz, 4 ) DIN (1 kHz, 8 ) Continuous Power Output 20 20,000 Hz, 20,000 Hz, 8 Dynamic Power Output (4/8 ) Total Harmonic Distortion (20 20,000Hz, 8 , at 3 dB) Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) PHONO (MM) CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE CD, LINE, TAPE, VCR, LD (LDP) Frequency Response CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE CD, LINE, TAPE Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN; continuous rated power output/50 mW) PHONO (MM) CD, TUNER, AUX, TAPE CD, LINE, TAPE FM TUNER SECTION Usable Sensitivity (Mono) Sensitivity (DIN) Mono (26 dB S/N, 75 ) Stereo (46 dB S/N, 75 ) Signal-to-Noise Ratio Mono/Stereo (DIN) Stereo Separation (1 kHz) MISCELLANEOUS Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
120 W x W x W x 2* 80 W x 2* 0.06 %*
90 W x W x W x 2* 45 W x 2* 0.05 %*
80 W x W x W x 2* 45 W x 2* 0.08 %*
60 W x W x W x 2* 35 W x 2* 0.08 %*

50 W x W x 2

30 W x 2* 0.08 %*

40 W x W/50 W 0.09 %

2.8 mV/50 k 200 mV/50 k

2.5 mV/47 k 200 mV/47 k

5 100,000 Hz* +0 dB, 3 dB

5 100,000Hz* +0 dB, 3 dB

5 100,000 Hz* +0 dB, 3 dB 5 100,000 Hz +0 dB, 3 dB
71 dB/67 dB* 95 dB/71 dB*
71 dB/67 dB* 91 dB/71 dB*
67 dB/61 dB* 82 dB/62 dB 14.2 dBf (1.4 V, 75 ) 1.0 V 50 V 62 dB/58 dB 40 dB
V, Hz V, Hz V, Hz V, Hz V, Hz V, Hz 220 W 160 W 140 W 130 W 80 W 370 W (max) 420 x 128 x 335 mm 420 x 128 x 335 mm 420 x 114 x 307 mm 420 x 114 x 307 mm 420 x 114 x 307 mm 420 x 140 x 313 mm 7 kg 6.9 kg 5.9 kg 4.7 kg 4.3 kg 5,4 kg
* Direct switch on ** On EIA test signal
Integrated Amplifiers & Receivers Specifications

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Integrated Amplifiers & Receivers Features

CT-W 806 DR

CT-W 706 DR

CT-W 606 DR

CT-W 505 R

CT-W 208 R

Cassette Decks Features
WIDE-RANGE TECHNOLOGY 20-bit A/D-D/A Converter Legato Link Conversion MECHANICAL FEATURES Centre Mount Design AUDIO FEATURES Digital Noise Reduction FLEX (Frequency Level Expander) ALCA (Auto Level Control with Tape Analysis) TDNS (Tape Duplication Noise Suppressor) Super Auto BLE XD Auto BLE Dolby Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro LOW-NOISE FEATURES Display Off Switch ANTI-RESONANCE AND ANTI-VIBRATION DESIGNS Honeycomb Chassis CONVENIENCES Double Cassette Conveniences Auto-Reverse (R = Record, P = Play) Digital Synchro (O = Optical) CD-Deck Synchro Powered Loading/Eject Timer Record/Play (Timer Optional) Relay Record/Play (R = Record, P = Play) Parallel Recording Normal/High-Speed Dubbing Last Memory Music/Skip Search Auto Space Rec Mute Headphone Output (V = with Volume Control) SR (System Remote) Terminal Microphone Input DISPLAY Electronic Counter Fluorescent Peak-Hold Level Meter
(digital) (digital) (digital) (digital) B/C
(digital) (digital) (digital) B/C

B/C

Deck I/II (R/P) (O) (R/P) 2-Mode

Deck II (R/P)/I (P) (P)

Deck II (R/P)/I (P)

Deck II (R/P)/I (P)

(P)

(P)

2-Mode

(LED)

Number of Motors Type of Heads Playback Head Recording/Playback Head Erasing Head Wow and Flutter WRMS DIN Frequency Response (20 dB) Type IV (Metal Tape) Type II (Chrome Tape) Type I (Normal Tape) Signal-to-Noise Ratio Digital NR (with Dolby B/C NR) Digital NR (without Dolby NR) Digital NR/Dolby NR Off Power Requirements Power Consumption Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight
0.09 % 0.19 % 20 20,000 Hz 20 19,000 Hz 20 18,000 Hz 90 dB 82 dB 57 dB V, Hz 19 W 420 x 125 x 250 mm 4.4 kg
0.09 % 0.19 % 20 16,500 Hz 20 16,000 Hz 20 16,000 Hz
0.09 % 0.19 % 2 20,000 Hz 20 19,000 Hz 20 18,000 Hz 90 dB 82 dB 57 dB V, Hz 25 W 420 x 125 x 250 mm 4.7 kg
0.07 % 0.18 % 20 18,000 Hz 20 17,000 Hz 20 17,000 Hz
57 dB V, Hz 17 W 420 x 125 x 250 mm 4 kg
57 dB V, Hz 16 W 420 x 125 x 250 mm 3.8 kg
57 dB V, Hz 16 W 420 x 125 x 280 mm 3.5 kg
Full Automatic Stereo Turntable Full automatic operation : To provide easy hands-off operation Low-mass straight tone arm : Highly sensitive and resistant to resonance, track records better Precision DC servo motor : Pioneer Stable Hanging Rotor ends spindle wobble for smoother and more accurate platter rotation Universal-type cartridge connector Phono EQ included Dimensions (W X H x D) : 420 x 100 x 342 mm Weight : 2.65kg

Home Entertainment Guide 2000-2001
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Dynamical DVD Reality.

D i g i ta l H om e C i n e m a > > > 4 > 2 1

Piece by Piece.

Hi-fi Components >>> 22 > 35

Look. Listen. Live.

NS Series >>> 36 > 41

Hip and Happening.

Hi-Fi Systems >>> 42 > 47
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Laugh out loud at comedy, Cry at great drama, feel the Adrenalin-Rush of sports and get Goosebumps when you hear the music you love.
Pioneer has something for everyone: from individual hi-fi components to full-fledged, digital Home Cinema Systems. Razor-sharp technology, stunning designs and options enough to please everyone. If you are looking for
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Contents
Your personal Home Cinema Style
Pioneer's Digital Home Cinema Systems bring the total movie experience into your living room thanks to excellent DVD picture quality and full surround sound the peak of entertainment possibilities. Something for everybody from the liveliest live film action, through the most stirring musical sounds, to sports coverage so up close and personal that you'll feel like you've had a work-out. It is so real that it is like having an entire cinema, concert hall and stadium all-in-one in your living room. Whether you are looking for the entire home cinema experience in one stylish package or want to develop your system step-by-step, Pioneer offers numerous options and components, including market leading DVD expertise. Pioneers wide range of leading DVD solutions fit anywhere, anytime and anyplace. Please see pages 8 and 9 for more information.

Digital Home Cinema

NS-DV55 Digital Home

Cinema System

Cinema you can Live in
The latest in multimedia digital technology, DVD, guarantees second-to-none picture quality and sound. The digital picture is twice as sharp as standard VHS videotape. Home cinema ready, DVD enables surround sound as impressive as in the cinema, right in your home. The media itself is more durable than VHS tape and doesnt need to be rewound. Plus DVD is packed with useful features multiple language and soundtracks and subtitles, support for various audio encoding technologies such as DTS and Dolby Digital, multiple camera angle viewing selection, parental blocking, return-to-pause and view-per-chapter and support for both virtual or digital surround sound. With all of this, DVD is clearly the future.
A new arrival on the multi-channel, multimedia audio format scene, DTS 5.1 channel playback encoding technology is rapidly gaining popularity thanks to its dynamic sound impact that flies at the listener from left, right and centre surround sound speakers. Open up the doors of digital home cinema and super surround sound with any Pioneer DVD player and A/V amplifier/receiver* because they can handle DTS encoded discs.

*Except VSX-409RDS

The current surround sound quality encoding standard, Dolby Digital means movie theatre sound performance for your home cinema. Its 5.1 channel audio sound compression technology wraps you in sound. The front left and right, centre, rear left and right speakers span frequencies from 20Hz 20kHz and there is a dedicated low frequency channel for extra sound clarity. Extra features mean not only stunning soundtracks but also additional language tracks on one disc. And Dolby Digital has gone a step further with THX Surround EX, a co-development between Dolby Digital and THX, which adds another audio channel to the soundtrack behind the listener, meaning more depth and localisation for even more sound perfection.

NS-DV55

Home Cinema System
Living cinema in your living room, the Pioneer NS-DV55 system is definitely the all-in-one stylish design solution you are looking for. Its various input terminals make it easy to connect your other favourite components. And with a choice of black* or warm wood-tone speakers, it will certainly slide right into any interior. Sleek, compact, and CD-R compatible, opt for a home cinema statement packed with exciting features like DTS surround sound and Dolby Digital. All that can be said is that the NS-DV55 means more digital home cinema surround sound from your favourite sofa.

* NS-DV55-K

XV-DV55

30 W x 5 + 50 W

Display + Remote Control The perfect combination of function and design, a separate ice blue display adds the finishing touch. The remote control with its presets and colour illuminated keys ensures easy operation. Plus its learning feature means that you can teach it to operate a multitude of remote controlled products.
DVD/VCD/CD/Tuner Sophisticated design and sleek curves define the understated style of this home cinema system. Hidden inside the central unit are the Pioneer DVD/VCD/CD player and RDS tuner, convenient digital input and output connections for hooking up a TV, VCR, CD recorder or a MiniDisc player. In addition the separate system display plus Dolby Digital and DTS sound capability

S-DV55ST-Q + S-DV55SW-Q

Wood-tone Satellite Speakers + Wood-tone Subwoofer/Amplifier 30 W x 5 + 50 W You wont even notice them until you turn on the surround sound. You can choose black or a wood-toned finish to complement your home. The minimalist satellite speakers combine with the centre speaker unit to produce five times 30 Watts of output for pure home cinema pleasure. The sleek subwoofer, housing the system's 5.1 channel surround ampifier, completes the surround sound experience. Place it where you want, sit back and enjoy all the thrill and excitement of the cinema in the comfort of your home.

S-DV55ST-K + S-DV55SW-K

Black Satellite Speakers + Black Subwoofer/Amplifier 30 W x 5 + 50 W
For full product features and specifications, please see page 48.
Build towards the Ultimate in Digital Home Cinema
A home cinema system does not mean starting over. Simply begin with what you have: your VCR, TV set and hi-fi speakers. The first step is to add a DVD player for drastically improved image quality and digital sound. Plus DVD players come in many different forms super compact portable players to take anywhere, standard component units and even sleek design models. You wont believe your eyes! Next, youll want to add a receiver or amplifier for virtual surround sound through your hi-fi speakers. Cinema realistic, it is better than the real thing. Finally, splurge on a 5.1 surround sound system six speakers in total for complete Dolby Digital or DTS wrap-around sound the ultimate in Home Entertainment.
Most European homes have separate stereo and TV/VCR installations.
Step 1 To start, add a DVD player or a portable DVD unit to your TV/VCR combination. You can create a surround sound effect with your TV stereo speakers if your DVD player is equipped with a Virtual Surround decoder. Besides outstanding image quality and superb sound, DVD lets you view films in various languages with a selection of soundtracks and enjoy other easy and convenient features, such as viewing per chapter and movie angle selection.

Step 2 The next step, adding a Pioneer A/V amplifier or receiver, is the central component in any home cinema experience. The A/V amplifier or receiver connects all the units, amplifying any sound source in the system TV, DVD, CD, MiniDisc A Pioneer A/V amplifier or receiver not only provides powerful sound, but you also can connect a variety of image sources, such as a video camera (easy if your A/V amplifier or receiver has a front panel input).

Step 3

The final touch, the 5.1 channel surround sound speakers, completes the ultimate home cinema experience. The two front and two rear speakers, one centre speaker above the monitor or TV and one subwoofer for low frequencies will wrap home viewers in digital surround sound just like in the movie theatre.
Step 4 NS-DV55 Design Home Cinema System Or maybe youre feeling like a new sophisticated system in one package? The NS-DV55 is definitely the right direction and a super stylish way of experiencing home cinema. The entire package includes a stylish DVD player with built-in RDS tuner, 5 corresponding black or wood-tone satellite speakers and a subwoofer everything you need for the best in digital surround sound.

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Don't miss out on the entertainment options you deserve. Pioneer knows audio and video and everything in-between. With Pioneer's recommended combination packages, you benefit from expert advice on how to mix and match different components to get the best possible sound, picture, styling and technology. Multicomponent packages with a single purpose: to give you the total Digital Home Cinema experience.
1: DESIGN SOLUTION (DOLBY DIGITAL + DTS)
NS-DV55/NS-DV55-K If you cant wait for the ultimate digital home cinema experience, why not consider the NS-DV55, a very stylish way of experiencing home cinema? The entire package includes a stylish DVD player with built-in RDS tuner, 5 corresponding black or wood-tone satellite speakers and a subwoofer everything you need for the best in digital surround sound.
See page 7 for the full story.
2: DOLBY DIGITAL + DTS PACKAGE
DV-535 + VSX-609RDS + S-V30 (= S-F30 + S-CR30 + subwoofer S-W80S) A great home cinema system with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound, this package starts with the quality easyto-use DV-535 player and the highly functional VSX-609RDS A/V receiver with 5.1 channel input. Add the wood-tone satellite S-F30, S-CR30 speakers and a S-W80S subwoofer to bring cinema to your home in one simple step.
3: DOLBY PRO LOGIC PACKAGE
DV-535 + VSX-409RDS + S-F30 + S-CR30 Or maybe a Dolby Pro Logic system is more your style. Then this starter package is perfect. It starts with the quality DV-535 player and the VSX-409RDS A/V receiver with 5.1 channel input. The compact S-F30 and S-CR30 speakers add quality Dolby Pro Logic sound to the system.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 48 to 54.
Dynamically Digital DVD Reality
DVD-Audio is a brand new, high quality multi-channel audio format offering even better quality than CDs. This means superb surround sound, longer playing time and the same type of interactivity found on DVD-Video. A dual layer DVD-Audio can play at least 2 hours of full surround sound audio and 4 hours of stereo audio. Pioneer is planning to launch a top of the line DVD player that can play DVD-Audio early next year. Pioneer guarantees the best sound in your future.

Players

Guaranteed first-class picture and sound quality from the leader in DVD technology. Enjoy a digital picture more than twice as sharp as standard VHS videotape along with impressive cinema-style sound. Pioneer DVD players even play back your own CDs and offer full CD-R Playback compatibility thanks to the twin-wave laser pick-up. You've always expected high quality video and sound from Pioneer. Now you can have the outstanding video quality and supreme audio quality, plus benefits you could only dream of: multiple language and soundtracks and subtitles, support for various encoding technology such as DTS and Dolby Digital, multiple camera angle viewing selection, parental blocking, return-to-pause and view-per-chapter and support for both virtual or digital surround sound and much more. Dont forget that you can enjoy Pioneer DVD anywhere and anytime, thanks to Pioneers diverse range of DVD players including portable DVD players and an in-car DVD changer model.

DV-737

Top of the line DVD, this clean-cut unit equally delivers high quality images and the purest sound. We know that sound is important to you, which is why this forward thinking DVD player has separately designed audio circuits that perfectly complements its video enhancing features. Combined, this means pure perfection in audio and visual design. and it looks good, too.
Also available as DV-737-K with black finish.

DVL-919E

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The ultimate combination player for DVD/LD/CD and VCD. Enter into the fabulous DVD world and still play your Laser Discs. Support for all your existing media is what you need. Provided with DTS and Dolby Digital output, it even allows you to enjoy virtual surround sound.

For full product features and specifications, please see pages 49 to 50.

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DV-636D
Both Dolby Digital and DTS! This DVD player is heaven for real movie buffs. With its built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder, this DVD player can handle all the latest audioencoding technology, which means more cinema effects without the extra equipment.

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DV-535
Entering the world of DVD? This player is the perfect starting point. Cool and convenient, this easy-to-use model comes with a simplified remote control. And there are optical and coaxial digital outputs to enjoy pure digital home cinema sound.

DV-530

Or maybe you want to follow the new trends or match existing units and go with silver components for your entertainment centre? Then this DVD player is the answer. Just click the user friendly remote control button and fly into the DVD world of high quality image and theatre-like sound.
Built-in security features
DVD players carry a regional code number corresponding to one of six global regions. For example as shown here, region 2 covers most of Europe, the Middle East, South Africa and Japan and region 5 covers most of Africa, the CIS and India. Additionally, most DVD discs carry the respective codes for particular regions where viewing is allowed. If the player code and the disc do not match, the disc will not be able to be played. This accounts for differences in regional culture and parental guidance. Region code-free DVD discs are also available for playing in any region.

Region 2

Region 5

Portable DVD

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For movie enthusiasts, what could be better? DVD at home or on the go. Feel like staying in? No worries. Just connect your DVD portable up to any TV, kick off your shoes and put your feet up. Feel like going out? With a portable DVD Player this slim and lightweight, you can also have movies "to go" to a party, to a friend's

190 mm

house, on vacation. Pioneers PDV range is ready to go

PDV-LC10

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along for the ride.

Truly portable DVD with a 7.0-inch wide LCD display. Take it on the road and enjoy 3.5 hours playback or plug into any TV or A/V amplifier/receiver at home. Compatible with DTS and Dolby Digital, of course.

Easily Connected

With its easy connection, just plug your Pioneer portable DVD player into a TV or A/V monitor in any room to watch your favourite films. This new technology offers you second-tonone picture quality and sound including S-video output and stateof-the-art digital audio transfer.

Purely Portable

Why not slip it into your bag so youll have your Pioneer DVD on that next trip? Feel free to take your new DVD player wherever you want, the subnotebook format will fit even in the smallest bag.

142 mm

PDV-10
DTS and Dolby Digital output together in a sleek, super designed space-saving DVD unit. Extremely thin (DVD jacket sleeve) and light (only 370 g!), it will give you many years of full home cinema entertainment. Simply plug it into any TV and A/V amplifier/receiver for pure DVD pleasure.
Even in your car! Dreaming about a movie right in your car? Pioneer already has it a car A/V system that includes a multi-DVD player, easy-tomount screens and complete 5.1 channel surround sound.
For more information, please check out www.pioneer-eur.com or ask your local Pioneer car audio dealer.
Turn it Up! Digital Home Cinema Sound
Technology is taking off and the home cinema audience is most certainly listening. Thanks to Lucasfilms THX division, DVD home cinema audiences can enjoy similar high-tech sound effects found in movie theatres. The THX label guarantees that the system can handle 5.1 channels for quality wrap-around surround sound performance. Going a step further, THX joined forces with Dolby Laboratories to develop the THX Surround EX system. This innovation adds an extra Surround Back channel to the soundtrack, meaning that one additional sound path is decoded and actually flies right over the listener. Sound surrounding you plus sound flying right over your head. Now, thats realistic.

DTS-ES

Early this year, DTS introduced a new cinema decoder: DTS-ES. Using low data compression and a high data transfer rate, DTS-ES adds an additional sound channel to digitised films, allowing filmmakers to be even more creative with sound. This translates to better special effects that truly surround the audience like never before. The third channel flies over the head of the viewers, putting them right in the middle of the action. Used now only in cinemas, this exciting technology will most certainly be implemented in future DVD home cinema products.

Amplifiers

& Receivers
Amplifiers and receivers are key to any home cinema system. This is where it happens, where the cinema sound experience is decoded and transferred to the speakers in your living room. Pioneer has hi-tech amplifiers and receivers featuring Dolby Digital and DTS decoders or even supporting THX Surround EX. With sound this good, you definitely begin to feel like you're inside the movie.

VSA-E08

130 W x 5
What you have been dreaming of exists. THX Ultra certified, this A/V surround sound processing amplifier is packed with every feature imaginable including DTS-ES and THX Surround EX decoders for the ultimate digital home cinema sound experience. This new model has more connection possibilities, including component video in/out for the highest quality A/V installations, while audio and video circuits are shielded in separate chambers for pure multi-channel sound. Perfect for movies and music! The feature-packed remote control unit offers an improved user interface, including a preset recall guide, item memo and key rename possibilities. Its lock switch prevents activation by mistake.

VSX-909RDS-G

110 W x 5
This top-of-the-line, feature-packed A/V receiver has everything, and we mean everything youd expect: THX Ultra certification, THX Surround EX and DTS-ES, plus an RDS tuner. On top of this, thanks to top-of-the-line THX Ultra certification, this quality system produces 110 watts of quality cinema surround sound with 7.1 channels in/out perfect even in larger rooms.
Also available as VSX-909RDS with black finish.
For full product features and specifications, please see pages 51 to 53.

VSX-859RDS

100 W x 5
This A/V receiver is ready for what the future brings. Completely versatile, this unit can handle the latest and future digital sources up to 7.1 channels in/out. Plus, theres THX Surround EX and its DTS-ES compatible. Its THX Select certification makes it the perfect choice for your digital home cinema centre, today and tomorrow.
Also available as VSX-859RDS-G with gold finish.

VSX-839RDS

THX Select certified, this A/V receiver is a top quality "5.1" surround system. Universal DVD player ready, it has a 5.1 channel input for stereophonic surround sound. And it can decode Dolby Digital and DTS encoded discs for a great digital home cinema experience.

7.1 Channel Surround

Add-on Amplifiers

120 W x 2

A-509R

90 W x 2

Youre probably thinking THX Surround EX, right? This is why weve designed this golden amplifier specifically to enhance the additional 2 Surround Back channels, in the THX Surround EX system. And the gold finish perfectly matches the other components VSA-E08 and VSX-909RDS-G. Just the extra touch youd expect.
If you are looking for a black model to do the same job of amplifying the extra channel which creates the THX Surround EX sound, you might want to consider the A-509R. This model can be used with the VSX-909RDS and VSX-859RDS.

VSX-709RDS

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80 W x 5

Heres cutting-edge technology in an A/V receiver: Dolby Digital and a DTS decoder plus a front A/V input with S-video and a digital output all combined with an RDS tuner.

VSX-609RDS

This A/V receiver with RDS tuner incorporates Dolby Digital surround sound and DTS superior sound localisation. It also features a 5.1 channel input for multi-channel audio like future DVD-A players.

VSX-409RDS

Looking for Dolby Pro Logic surround at an affordable price? Then this A/V receiver with its 5.1 channel input is designed for you. And it's a perfect partner for the DV-636D DVD player which has built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoders.
Truly, three dimensional Sound

Wrap-Around Sound

Wrap yourself in the most overwhelming surround sound reproduction and be amazed how sound can colour your home cinema experience. So pure and realistic, it makes you feel like part of the action. Dolby Digital and DTS they paint your walls and ceilings with sound.

Speakers

A superb system deserves high performance speakers. The quality of Pioneer speakers lets you enjoy the full spectrum of sound. Backing up brilliant components, the superb subwoofers, and all front, centre and rear speakers are designed to deliver the best possible sound. Youll hear action movie effects that make you want to run for cover, dramatic musical scores that put you in the centre of the audience, musical arias that stir the senses, and sports so live you'll feel like cheering. The entire line of Pioneer speakers presented here in packages is also available separately. So feel free to buy a fabulous new set for your brand new digital home cinema experience or just add the rear or centre speakers needed to create great 5.1 channel surround sound.

S-V59T

100 W (front), 100 W (rear, centre) Enjoy the full sound spectrum through 3 powerful cone woofers in the stylishly designed front speakers. Feel the dynamism of the movie soundtrack, supported by superb centre and rear satellite speakers. The S-V59T consists of S-H509V (floorstanding front speakers) and S-CR59 (centre and rear satellite speakers).
100 W (satellite), 110 W (subwoofer) Feel the real surround sound through the 5 sleekly designed satellite speakers, which blend into any interior thanks to their small size and warm wood-tone finish, and high performance subwoofer with builtin amplifier. The S-V59 consists of S-F59 (front satellite speakers), S-CR59 (centre and rear satellite speakers) and S-W80S (subwoofer).
For full product features and specifications, please see page 54.

S-V39T

80 W Two cone woofers on the front speakers supported by centre and rear speakers will envelop you with the true digital home cinema feeling. With black finish to match your existing components. The S-V39T consists of S-H309V (floorstanding front speakers) and S-CR39 (centre and rear satellite speakers).

80 W Compact size for subtle and easy placement and superb sound all at an affordable price. This complete satellite speaker system brings intense surround sound to anyone considering the digital home cinema experience and its passive subwoofer means that an extra amplifier is not necessarily needed. The S-V39 consists of S-F39 (front satellite speakers), S-CR39 (centre and rear satellite speakers) and S-W39 (subwoofer).

S-V30T

80 W The sleek look of the main units screams digital home cinema. The new compact rear units easily fit on any shelf or subtly mount on the wall. And looks aside, these 2-way speakers add outstanding audio performance and sound quality to any home entertainment system. The S-V30T consists of S-H210V (tall boy bookshelf front speakers) and S-CR30 (centre and rear satellite speakers).
Note: The S-H210V can be replaced by the S-H309V-W (floorstanding front speakers).
80 W (satellite), 110 W (subwoofer) Stylishly compact. The new design of these powerful home cinema speakers is ideal for shelf or wall placement. And add in the booming 110 watt active subwoofer for dynamic bass reproduction with your surround sound system. The S-V30 consists of S-F30 (front satellite speakers), S-CR30 (centre and rear satellite speakers) and S-W80S (subwoofer).

S-W80S

110 W Tailored to the S-V59 home cinema speaker system, this power-packing 110 watt active subwoofer is also available separately, a perfect match with any hi-fi system. Connect it to an audio amplifier to reproduce the deepest bass on normal stereo speakers. Or use it in your surround sound system.

CP-HC10

Speaker Stand Pioneer design goes beyond just the speakers. Perfect for any of the following satellite speakers S-V59, S-V39, S-V707, S-V606 and the speakers in the NS-DV1. Place the speakers in this stylish stand, forget about drilling holes in the wall and hide the cables in the stand itself for total flexibility and style.

Picture Perfect

Displays

PDP-502MXE

Plasma Display Panel Pure style to the finest detail reaches a pinnacle with this super-thin, 50-inch diagonal plasma display panel. Delivering high resolution images in 16:9 format, this smooth screen is unquestionably the ultimate in colour, contrast and brightness.

Streamlined The thin, light design makes it easy to place the screen anywhere on the wall, floor, a stand or even the ceiling. Brighter images, higher contrast The Pioneer PDP-502MXE features a unique cell structure that emits light on the anode and cathode sides for 1.6 more illumination in total. True black stripes provide noticeably improved contrast and the waffle structure barrier ribs mean better pixel efficiency, outstanding brightness and improved clarity. Wide Viewing Angle Flat plasma screens offer a significant advantage over LCD and rear projection displays. With flat plasma, the phosphor-coated screen is stimulated directly. The image is not projected onto the screen. The plasma screen delivers an exceptionally wide viewing angle more than 160 vertically and horizontally. Plus the brightness across the screen is virtually uniform. Outstanding colour Using 256 greyscale definition levels and 16.7 million colours, Pioneer plasma technology reproduces an incredible amount of sharpness and detail in its images for very realistic viewing. Future and multimedia compatibility This high definition XGA panel can process all types of signals VGA, SVGA, XGA as well as SXGA and UXGA formats. The PDP-502MXE can support various screen sizes and can reproduce PAL, NTSC, SECAM and HDTV. And its wide range of input/output terminals matches the vision of any digital home cinema system.

SD-T50W1

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Projection Television You wont miss a moment with this super-size 16:9 widescreen television. This 50-inch projection screen unit is loaded with options worldwide multi-system reception, a built-in stereo amplifier, 2-way speakers and teletext decoder. Plus theres a handy remote control.