Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Before You Start	6
Checking the Supplied Accessories	6
How to Use This Manual	6
Installing the Receiver	6
Preparing the Remote Control	7
Opening the Front Panel	7
Connecting Your Equipment ................................................................. 8
Audio Components	8
Video Components	9
Digital Connections	10
External Decoder Input	12
Antennas	13
Speakers	14
Connecting additional amplifiers	17
Power connections (AC OUTLETS)	17
Displays & Controls	18
Display	18
Front Panel	20
Remote Control	22
Surround Sound Set Up	24
On Screen Display	24
Setting Up for Surround Sound	24
Basic Playback	35
Playing Sources with Stereo Sound	35
Sound modes	36
Selecting a Sound Mode	38
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound	39
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input	40
Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR Function)	41
Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode	42
External decoder playback	43
96kHz 24Bit Performance	43
Listening in LOUDNESS Mode	44
Direct playback	44
Adjusting bass and treble (Tone Control)	44
Adjusting the brightness of the display	45
Using the Tuner	46
Automatic and Manual Tuning	46
Direct Access Tuning	47
Memorizing Frequently Used Stations	48
Recalling Memorized Stations	49
Remote Control of Other component ................................................ 50
Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components	50
Remote Controlling Other Components	54
Using Other Functions	62
Recording from Audio Components	62
Recording from Digital Audio Components	63
Recording from Video Components	64
Multi Operations	65
System OFF	67
Setting up the direct function	68
Resetting the Remote Control	70
Multi-Room	72
Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving	77
Dolby Digital	77
DTS	78
Preset Code List	79
Troubleshooting	80
Specifications	82

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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 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 Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputAntennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionFront Speakers a To be used as Center Speaker Powered sub wooferSpeakers 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 Press Enter Speaker SettingSelect Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons 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 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 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 JazzSurrround 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 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 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 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 nameSelected button continues to blink Remote Setup menu appears on your TV screenTo cancel Learning Setup mode 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 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 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 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 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 Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 99E00ZF0P00 EIA