Pioneer VSX-452 User Manual

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FM/AM ANTENNA terminals (-I_ Page 7)
Connectto FM andAM antennas.
_) PHONO input jacks (-I_ Page 7)
Connect to the output cables from a turntable.
(_) CD input jacks (-I_ Page 7)
Connect to the output jacks of a compact disc player.
_) GND terminal (,,_ Page 7).
Connect the turntable ground lead to this terminal.
Loosen the screw, connect the ground lead, and then tighten the screw.
(_) LD input jacks (-I_ Page 8)
Connect to an LD player's output jacks (audio, video).
(_ REAR SPEAKERS terminals (-I_ Page 9)
Connect the rear speakers to these terminals.
Use rear speakers of impedance 8 _-- 16 Q.
Q CENTER SPEAKER terminals (-I_ Page 9)
Connect the center speaker to these terminals.
Use center speakers of impedance 8 Q--16 t_.
CENTER AMP PRE OUT jack (-I_ Page 7}
When a separate power amplifier is used to drive the surround center
speaker, connect the power amplifier to this jack.
_) TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks (-I_ Page 7)
Connect to audio components such as a second cassette deck or
graphic equalizer.
_) VCR/TAPE 1 jacks (-I_ Pages 7, 8)
Connect to the first cassette deck or a VCR. With a VCR, also connect
the video jacks.
(_VIDEO OUT (TO MONITOR TV) jack (,-_ Page 8)
Connectto a monitorTV.
(_ FRONT SPEAKERS terminals |-I_ Page 9)
A: Connect to the first set of speakers.
B: Connect to the second set of speakers.
Use speakers of impedance 8 Q--16 0.
(_)CONTROL IN/OUT jacks
IN: Connect this jack to other Pioneer components (main unit or
remote control unit) when using those components to control
this unit.
OUT: Connect this jack to other Pioneer components when using the
remote control of this unit to control the other components.
NOTE:
The receiver's remote sensor does not function when a plug is inserted
in IN jack. To operate, point the remote control unit at the remote sensor
on the component to which the receiver's IN jack is connected.
When using
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Remote jack of the Pioneer
control unit component bearing
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(_ MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN jack
(-I_ Page 10)
Connect to the separately sold MR- 100 Multi-Room remote control unit.
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Pioneer VSX-452 Specifications

Power

continuous average power output	80 watts
continuous power output (surround mode)	20 W + 20 W (1 kHz, 0.8 %, 8 Q)
power requirements (U.S. and Canadian models)	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
power requirements (multi-voltage model)	AC 110 V/120--127 V/220 V/240 V
power consumption (U.S. and Canadian models)	240 W, 340 VA
power consumption (multi-voltage model)	620 W

FM Tuner Section

frequency range	87.5 MHz to 108 MHz
usable sensitivity mono	12.3 dBf, IHF (1.1 pV/76 o)
50 dB quieting sensitivity mono	16.8 dBf
50 dB quieting sensitivity stereo	38.6 dBf
signal-to-noise ratio mono	73 dB (at 65 dBf)
signal-to-noise ratio stereo	70 dB (at 85 dBf)
alternate channel selectivity	50 dB (400 kHz)
stereo separation	35 dB (1 kHz)
frequency response	30 Hz to 15 kHz +1 dB

AM Tuner Section

frequency range (9 kHz step)	531 kHz -- 1, 602 kHz
frequency range (10 kHz step)	530 kHz -- 1, 700 kHz
sensitivity (IHF, loop antenna)	350 pV/m
selectivity	20 dB

Weight and Dimensions

dimensions	420 (W) x 140.5 (H) x 349 (D) mm
dimensions in inches	16-9/16 (W) x 5-9/16 (H) x 13-3/4 (D) in
weight	8.3 kg (18 Ib 5 oz)