Pioneer VSX-D908S System SET UP button, Remote Setup button, Midnight button See p, $ Mute button

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8SYSTEM SET UP button

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Surround Sound Setup” starting on p. 24.

9REMOTE SETUP button.

Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components” starting on p.50, “Multi Operation” starting on p. 65.)

To access the EXTERNAL DECODER option, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously.

0MIDNIGHT button (See p. 42)

Switches the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode on or off.

-MULTI OPERATION button

Use this button to start the MULTI OPERATION mode. See p. 65 for how to program and use the MULTI OPERATION mode.

=SYSTEM OFF button

This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will also be turned off. (see p. 67).

For example : If you programmed power on for your TV and VCR, pressing the SYSTEM OFF button will turn off these components even if they are not PIONEER products.

~ RECEIVER button

Press to turn power of the receiver on or to STANDBY (off).

!Number buttons

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode. They are most useful for CD and tuner operations.

@ENTER/EXIT/DISC button

These buttons can perform a variety of different functions depending on the remote operation mode.

#MASTER VOLUME button

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

$MUTE button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

%FUNCTION button

Press to select a source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.

Displays & Controls

^SIGNAL SELECT button

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG : To select an analog signal.

DIGITAL : To select a digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1, VCR 1, VCR 2).

Press the SIGNAL SELECT and REMOTE SETUP buttons simultaneously to switch from the SIGNAL SELECT operation to EXTERNAL DECODER operation. Then press the button to get the EXTERNAL DECODER function. To get back to the SIGNAL SELECT control, press the REMOTE SETUP button and the SIGNAL SELECT button simultaneously once again.

&2/dts buttons (See p.38)

Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected sound mode. For more information on the modes .

*STEREO/DIGITAL NR button

STEREO : Press this button to put the receiver into stereo mode when it’s in a different sound mode. For more information on the sound modes see p.38.

DIGITAL NR : Switches the DIGITAL NR on or off (see p.41).

(DSP button (See p.38)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

PREPARATION

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Contents VSX-D908S This is for your security For Canadian modelInformation to User Important Safety InstructionsFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Installing the ReceiverLoading the batteries Preparing the Remote ControlOperating range of remote control unit Opening the Front PanelAudio cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsAudio/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 Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputTo improve FM reception Using external antennasAntennas AM loop antennaFront Speakers a To be used as Center Speaker Powered sub wooferSpeakers While holding down the Speakers button First turn the receiver off, then press the power buttonSpeaker impedance Speaker terminalsSub Woofer Speaker placementFront Center RightUnswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Connecting additional amplifiersPower connections AC Outlets Switched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAXDisplay Displays & Controls# H.P headphones = LFE indicator~ Tuner indicators @ Speaker indicatorsFront Panel = Master Volume Remote Control Signal Select button System SET UP buttonRemote Setup button # Master Volume buttonOn Screen Display Surround Sound Set UpSetting Up for Surround Sound Press System Setup buttonGo on to the next page to continue set up Press Enter Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons SUB Woofer default setting is YES Front default setting is LargeCenter default setting is Large Surround default setting is LargeDistance from your listening position to each speaker Channel DelayUsing the commands below Use the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. SpecifyManual manual Test Tone Select aTEST Tone modeChannel Level Auto automatic Test ToneTo exit before outputting the Test Tone Auto modeManu mode If you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meterSpecify 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 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 modeJazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallSurrround operation Selecting a Sound ModeSelect the sound mode 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 Midnight Listening in Midnight Listening ModeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Press MidnightExternal Decorder External decoder playback front panel only96kHz24bit Performance Press 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 Adjust the volume Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning MPX ModePress Band button on the remote or the FM/AM Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press TunerPress Memory to activate the memory function Using the front panelMemorizing Frequently Used Stations Tune in the desired stationRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlPress Remote Setup Remote Control of Other componentSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Recalling preset codesPress the 5´ buttons repeatedly to display the name Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modePress the Multi Control button for the component You want to controlSelected button continues to blink Remote Setup menu appears on your TV screenTo cancel Learning Setup mode To program additional operations for the current component Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup modePress the button to be programmed InchesEnter Side A/B Remote Controlling Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations SouceUse to select channels VCR & DVD video recorder operationsSource Channel -/+Disc CD player operationsDisc DISP/CHARA MD operationsMenu STB satellite tuner operationsGuide ExitSTB DTV operations DTV ON/OFF Press to switch the TV on or offTV operations DTV MenuPossible with all models Press to switch the cassette deck on or off notCassette deck operations Number buttons 1~6Record 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 Multi Control buttons start to blink 47Press Remote Setup to exit the MULTI-OPERATION Setup modePress the Multi Operation button on the remote control Performing multi operationsSystem OFF You can repeat this process for up to five commandsUsing the system off button Setting up the direct functionOFF MID MAX Press and hold both Remote SetupRemote Back Light Erasing the multi operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned & preset codes Erasing the learned remote control commandsMULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Up mode and press EnterDVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 Tuner MD/TAPE Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress the Multi Room & Source button Press the Control buttonReceiver Station + Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume ClassControl Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatSurround Dolby DigitalDTS Dolby Pro LogicDevice Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code AM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99E00ZF0P00 EIA

VSX-D908S specifications

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