Pioneer VSX-D909S manual Installing the Receiver, Opening the Front Panel

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Before You Start

Operating range of remote control unit

The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-D909S is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown right.

Remote control may not function properly if:

•There are obstacles between the remote control and the remote sensor.

•Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor.

•The receiver located near a device emitting infrared rays.

•Operated simultaneously with another remote control which uses infrared rays.

Installing the Receiver

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30°

23 feet (7m)

PREPARATION

Please note:
• Do not place objects directly on top of this unit. This would	8 inches (20 cm)
prevent proper heat dispersal.	8 inches (20 cm)
• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more
than 8 inches of space above the receiver.
		Receiver

Opening the Front Panel

To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel with your finger.

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Contents VSX-D909S Information to User For U.S. modelImportant Notice For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Optical Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Coaxial Digital ConnectionSpeaker Connections Setting up the Remote Control & UnitYou should see the following display on your TV Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD settingDigital Input Assignment For more information see pages Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiverFeatures Table of Contents Before You Start Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Preparing the Remote ControlOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Analog audio/video cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsMemo Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDigital Input Assignment DVD/LD player Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs Video ComponentsTV/Satellite tuner Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Or standard video cord5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with Connect an external FM antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas FM wire antenna AM loop antennaSpeaker terminals SpeakersFirst turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ON Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers Speaker impedancePlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsBass -/+ button See p.50 Multi CH Input See p.40Tone control buttons Tone button Channel Select buttonStation -/+ Use to choose programmed radio stations Adjusts the overall receiver volumeTuner Control buttons See p.54-57 Display Remote Control System SET UP button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSpeaker Setting See p.32-33 Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Press the System Setup buttonGo on to the next page to continue set up Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select it Return to the System Setup MenuDigital-In Select Digital in Select should be selected if itSelect Small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer Speaker Setting´ buttons then press the Enter button Menu Setup Menu Channel Level Select a Test Tone modeSelect Exit with the 5/ buttons and press When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Previous screenContinuing from Channel LEVEL, it will Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Select Crossover Network ifBass Peak Level This completes the speaker setupUse the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Dynamic Range ControlChannel Standard modes Basic PlaybackSound Modes Musical Advanced Theater modesDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModeComponent Turn on the power of the playbackPut the remote control slide switch in USE Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundPlaying Stereo Sources Each press switches the signal in the order below Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputLights when a Dolby Digital signal is input DTS lights when a DTS signal is inputAM/FM tuner Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback Digital inputPress the Midnight button Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offAdjusting Bass and Treble KHz 24 bit Performance Multi Channel in PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Dual Mono Setting For Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class number Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Memory button to activate the memory functionUse the Number buttons to select the channel you want Using the remote controlUsing the front panel Recalling Memorized StationsSetup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Function and then press the 5´ buttons Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Press the 2´3 buttons to chooseAlso make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiver Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Remote SET UP menu appears on your TV screenInches 20 cm Press the button to be programmed= Menu Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource Enter Side A/BEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsExit STB satellite tuner OperationsGuide ÷Á DTV ON/OFF/DTV Menu Disc CH EnterYellow Press to fast forward the tape Cassette Deck OperationsPress to rewind the tape Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video Components Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsMulti Operation To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Select a Multi Control button for thisMulti Control buttons start to blink You can repeat this process for up to five commandsRemote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro- grammed Performing Multi OperationsSystem Off Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off Button Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsVideo Select Sub room Main room Set up exampleMulti-Room MULTI-ROOM connectionsAlso make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiver MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttonsSelector Press the Control buttonWithin ten seconds of , select the Function with the Input Receiver from the sub room Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Press a Function button to select the sub functionPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Laser disc formatDevice Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionSpecifications Page Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0