Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions

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AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

Contents VSX-D908S This is for your security For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Receiver Before You StartOperating range of remote control unit Preparing the Remote ControlOpening the Front Panel Loading the batteriesCassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cord Optical cable Or standard video cord When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital Example of Connection Using a DVD/LD or LD playerDVD/LD player Or LD player RF demodulator RFD-1 Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputAntennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeakers To be used as Center Speaker Powered sub wooferFront Speakers a Speaker impedance First turn the receiver off, then press the power buttonSpeaker terminals While holding down the Speakers buttonFront Center Speaker placementRight Sub WooferPower connections AC Outlets Connecting additional amplifiersSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplay Displays & Controls~ Tuner indicators = LFE indicator@ Speaker indicators # H.P headphonesFront Panel = Master Volume Remote Control Remote Setup button System SET UP button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSetting Up for Surround Sound Surround Sound Set UpPress System Setup button On Screen DisplayGo on to the next page to continue set up Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Speaker SettingPress Enter Center default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESUsing the commands below Channel DelayUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Distance from your listening position to each speakerChannel Level Select aTEST Tone modeAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneManu mode Auto modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test ToneCrossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSpecify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Bass Peak Level Manager Select Setting Start and press EnterPress Enter to return to the previous screen Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Range ControlChoose a Digital in and assign it an input function Digital-In SelectPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound Basic PlaybackSound modes Standard modeDSP modes Stereo modeHall JazzSelect the sound mode Selecting a Sound ModeSurrround operation For more see Sound Modes p Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundAnalog Digital Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Listening in Midnight Listening ModePress Midnight Midnight96kHz24bit Performance External decoder playback front panel onlyPress External Decorder External DecorderAdjusting bass and treble tone control front panel only Listening in Loudness Mode front panel onlyDirect playback front panel only Press FL Dimmer Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyFL Dimmer Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX Mode Adjust the volumeTo cancel before inputting the frequency Direct Access TuningPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote or the FM/AMMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panelTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other componentRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress the Multi Control button for the component Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modeYou want to control Press the 5´ buttons repeatedly to display the nameTo cancel Learning Setup mode Remote Setup menu appears on your TV screenSelected button continues to blink Press the button to be programmed Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup modeInches To program additional operations for the current componentDVD or LD player operations Remote Controlling Other ComponentsSouce Enter Side A/BSource VCR & DVD video recorder operationsChannel -/+ Use to select channelsDisc CD player operationsDisc DISP/CHARA MD operationsGuide STB satellite tuner operationsExit MenuSTB DTV operations TV operations Press to switch the TV on or offDTV Menu DTV ON/OFFCassette deck operations Press to switch the cassette deck on or off notNumber buttons 1~6 Possible with all modelsRecording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video Components Press Remote Setup To cancel MULTI-OPERATION Setup modeMulti Operations Press the Multi Operation button on the remote control 47Press Remote Setup to exit the MULTI-OPERATION Setup modePerforming multi operations Multi Control buttons start to blinkSystem OFF You can repeat this process for up to five commandsUsing the system off button Setting up the direct functionRemote Back Light Press and hold both Remote SetupOFF MID MAX Erasing the multi operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the learned remote control commandsMulti-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Press System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set upUp mode and press Enter Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttonsPress the Multi Room & Source button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Control button DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 Tuner MD/TAPEPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemClass Receiver Station +Control Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundDevice Manufacturer Code Preset Code ListDevice Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99E00ZF0P00 EIA

VSX-D908S

Operating Instructions