Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions = Master Volume

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-INPUT SELECTOR dial

Turn to select a source component. The source indicators show the current component: DVD/LD : DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT : TV tuner or satellite tuner.

CD : Compact Disc player.

MD/TAPE 1 : Tape deck or Mini Disc recorder connected to MD/TAPE 1 inputs/outputs. TUNER : The built-in tuner.

PHONO : Turntable.

VIDEO : Video camera (etc.) connected to the VIDEO INPUT on the front panel.

VCR 1 : Video cassette recorder connected to VCR 1 inputs.

VCR 2 : Video cassette recorder or other component connected to VCR 2 inputs.

=MASTER VOLUME

Adjusts the overall receiver volume.

~EXTERNAL DECODER IN (See p.43)

Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-D908S.

!DIRECT button

Switches DIRECT playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. It will automatically put the receiver in STEREO mode for the function being used for DIRECT playback.

@LOUDNESS button (See p.44)

Switches the LOUDNESS mode on or off.

#MIDNIGHT button (See p.42)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

$DIGITAL NR button (See p.41)

Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (STEREO mode only).

%FL DIMMER button (See p.45)

Use to adjust the brightness of the main display.

^TUNER CONTROL button (See p.46-49)

CLASS : Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes.

FM/AM : Press to select the AM or FM band.

TUNING –/+ :Use to manually tune to radio stations.

&STATION –/+ buttons (See p.48-49)

Use to choose programmed radio stations.

*MEMORY button (See p.48)

Press to start the memorization of a preset station.

Displays & Controls

(MPX button (See p.46)

Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts. When the broadcast signal is weak, selecting MONO will improve the sound quality.

)TAPE 2 MONITOR button (See p.62)

Selects the tape deck (MD recorder, etc.) connected to the TAPE 2 MOINTOR inputs/ outputs. Allows monitoring of a recording as it’s being made.

_INPUT ATT button

Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the receiver to distort (the overload indicator will light furiously).

+TREBLE (–/+) button (See p.44)

Use to adjust the high frequencies.

ÁBASS (–/+) button (See p.44)

Use to adjust low frequencies.

ªSPEAKERS (A/B) buttons

A is the primary setting. It plays all speakers hooked up to the A system. A & B setting only plays the front speakers and the sub-woofer, multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these speakers so no sound will be lost. B setting only plays the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down- mixed to these two speakers.

A B A+B OFF

£VIDEO INPUT jacks (See p.9)

S-VIDEO :Video input for connecting a video camera (etc.), that has an S-Video out. VIDEO / AUDIO (L/R) : Video input for connecting a video camera, etc. that has standard video/audio outputs.

¢PHONES jack

Connect headphones for private listening (no sound will be heard through the speakers)

PREPARATION

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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 cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesDigital audio cord Optical cable Or standard video cord Example of Connection Using a DVD/LD or LD player When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDVD/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 receptionTo be used as Center Speaker Powered sub woofer SpeakersFront 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 MAX Display 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 Speaker Setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsPress 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 ToneSelect Exit to return to the System Setup Menu Crossover NetworkSpecify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Select Setting Start and press Enter Bass Peak Level ManagerPress 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 JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the 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 DecorderListening in Loudness Mode front panel only Adjusting bass and treble tone control front panel onlyDirect playback front panel only Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel only Press FL DimmerFL 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 nameRemote Setup menu appears on your TV screen To cancel Learning Setup modeSelected 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 modelsUsing Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video Components To cancel MULTI-OPERATION Setup mode Press Remote SetupMulti 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 functionPress and hold both Remote Setup Remote Back LightOFF MID MAX Erasing the multi operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the learned remote control commandsSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-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 SurroundPreset Code List Device Manufacturer CodeDevice Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99E00ZF0P00 EIA
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