Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions Dolby Digital, Dts, Dolby Pro Logic, Surround

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Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving

DTS

DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects.

In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format. With a low rate of compression of sound signals and a high rate of transmittance, a higher sound quality format is produced. Also, unlike the process of recording digital sounds on film directly, the only components required are a CD-ROM player as might be used with a personal computer and a DTS processor, and therefore less investment is required than with other formats. For this reason, the format is being introduced in more and more movie theaters, and is being adopted in home movie software (DVD, LD) and music software (5.1 channel CD).

More than 11,000 movie theaters around the world have adopted the DTS format, which is now the most popular digital format for movie theaters, especially in U.S.A, Europe, and Asia.

	Dolby Digital	DTS	Dolby Pro Logic
			Surround

No. of recorded	5.1 channels (Max.)	6 channels (Max.)	2 channels
channels
No. of playback	5.1 channels (Max.)	6 channels (Max.)	4 channels
channels
Playback channel	Front Left, Front Right,	Front Left, Front Right,	Front Left, Front Right,
structure	Center, Surround Left,	Center, Surround Left,	Center, Surround
	Surround Right, Sub	Surround Right, Sub
	Woofer	Woofer

Sound processing	Digital discrete	Digital discrete	Analog matrix
	processing	processing	processing

Rear (Surround) high	20,000 Hz	20,000 Hz	7,000 Hz
frequency playback
limit
Other	• 5.1 completely	• 6 completely
	independent	independent
	channels	channels
	• High dynamic range	• High dynamic range
	• Stable position, high	• Stable position, high
	phase characteristics,	phase characteristics,
	and advanced	and advanced
	surround effects	surround effects
	reproduction	reproduction
	• High efficiency	• Low compression
	(Compression rate of	rate
	about one-tenth)	(about one-fourth),
		high quality sound

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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 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 External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksAM loop antenna Using external antennasAntennas To improve FM receptionTo be used as Center Speaker Powered sub woofer SpeakersFront Speakers a 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 Speaker Setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsPress Enter 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 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 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 JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation 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 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 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 nameRemote Setup menu appears on your TV screen To cancel Learning Setup modeSelected button continues to blink 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 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 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 buttonPress and hold both Remote Setup Remote Back LightOFF MID MAX Resetting the Remote Control Erasing the multi operationsErasing the learned remote control commands Erasing all signals learned & preset codesSet up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections 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/TAPE Class Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Press 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 SurroundPreset Code List Device Manufacturer CodeDevice FM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA 99E00ZF0P00