Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions For Canadian model, This is for your security

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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.

ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS

RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D'ENCENDIE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

L’INTERRUPTEUR EST CONNECTÉ AU SECONDAIRE, ET NE SÉPARE PAS L’APPAREIL DE LA SOURCE DE COURANT PRINCIPAL EN MODE DE MISE EN ATTENTE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.

This is for your security.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

IMPORTANT

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- NEL.

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.

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Contents VSX-D908S For Canadian model This is for your securityImportant Safety Instructions Information to UserFeatures Table of Contents Installing the Receiver Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Preparing the Remote ControlOperating range of remote control unit Loading the batteriesAudio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio cordsAudio/Video cords Video ComponentsFront Digital audio cord Optical cable Or standard video cord Digital ConnectionsDigital audio cords/Optical cables DVD/LD player Or LD player RF demodulator RFD-1 Example of Connection Using a DVD/LD or LD playerWhen playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM receptionFront Speakers a To be used as Center Speaker Powered sub wooferSpeakers Speaker terminals First turn the receiver off, then press the power buttonSpeaker impedance While holding down the Speakers buttonRight Speaker placementFront Center Sub WooferSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting additional amplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplays & Controls Display@ Speaker indicators = LFE indicator~ Tuner indicators # H.P headphonesFront Panel = Master Volume Remote Control # Master Volume button System SET UP buttonRemote Setup button Signal Select buttonPress System Setup button Surround Sound Set UpSetting Up for Surround Sound On Screen DisplayGo on to the next page to continue set up Press Enter Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Surround default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Channel DelayUsing the commands below Distance from your listening position to each speakerAuto automatic Test Tone Select aTEST Tone modeChannel Level Manual manual Test ToneIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter Auto modeManu mode To exit before outputting the Test ToneSpecify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Press Enter to return to the previous screen Select Setting Start and press EnterBass Peak Level Manager Range Control Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXDigital-In Select Choose a Digital in and assign it an input functionBasic Playback Playing Sources with Stereo SoundStandard mode Sound modesHall Stereo modeDSP modes JazzSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound For more see Sound Modes pSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Analog DigitalReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Press Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening ModeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off MidnightPress External Decorder External decoder playback front panel only96kHz24bit Performance External DecorderDirect playback front panel only Listening in Loudness Mode front panel onlyAdjusting bass and treble tone control front panel only FL Dimmer Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyPress FL Dimmer MPX Mode Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning Adjust the volumePress Tuner Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press Band button on the remote or the FM/AMTune in the desired station Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsRecalling preset codes Remote Control of Other componentSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Press Remote SetupYou want to control Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress the Multi Control button for the component Press the 5´ buttons repeatedly to display the nameSelected button continues to blink Remote Setup menu appears on your TV screenTo cancel Learning Setup mode Inches Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup modePress the button to be programmed To program additional operations for the current componentSouce Remote Controlling Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations Enter Side A/BChannel -/+ VCR & DVD video recorder operationsSource Use to select channelsCD player operations DiscMD operations Disc DISP/CHARAExit STB satellite tuner operationsGuide MenuSTB DTV operations DTV Menu Press to switch the TV on or offTV operations DTV ON/OFFNumber buttons 1~6 Press to switch the cassette deck on or off notCassette deck operations Possible with all modelsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Using Other FunctionsRecording from Audio Components Recording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video Components Multi Operations To cancel MULTI-OPERATION Setup modePress Remote Setup Performing multi operations 47Press Remote Setup to exit the MULTI-OPERATION Setup modePress the Multi Operation button on the remote control Multi Control buttons start to blinkYou can repeat this process for up to five commands System OFFSetting up the direct function Using the system off buttonOFF MID MAX Press and hold both Remote SetupRemote Back Light Resetting the Remote Control Erasing the multi operationsErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing all signals learned & preset codesMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Up mode and press Enter MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttonsPress the Control button Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 Tuner MD/TAPEClass Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Receiver Station +Control Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Pro Logic Dolby DigitalDTS SurroundDevice Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code FM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA 99E00ZF0P00
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