Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions Important Safety Instructions, Information to User

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home,

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

¦If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

¦If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the grounding type plug. POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

GROUND

CLAMP

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

¦When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

¦If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.

¦If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

¦If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.

¦If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.

¦When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance — this indicates a need for service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

ELECTRIC

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

SERVICE

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

EQUIPMENT

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

Fig. AELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.

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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 ComponentsVideo 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 InputTo improve FM reception Using external antennasAntennas AM loop antennaTo be used as Center Speaker Powered sub woofer SpeakersFront Speakers a 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 Speaker Setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsPress Enter 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 meterSelect 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 modeJazz Stereo modeDSP modes HallSelecting 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 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 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 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 controlRemote Setup menu appears on your TV screen To cancel Learning Setup modeSelected button continues to blink 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 1~6Using 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 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 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 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 LogicPreset Code List Device Manufacturer CodeDevice AM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy FM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99E00ZF0P00 EIA