Pioneer VSX-D909S manual For U.S. model, Important Notice, For Canadian model, Information to User

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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

[For U.S. model]

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area. This is for your security.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

THE STANDBY/ON BUTTON IS

SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.

IMPORTANT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer- ence in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio commu- nications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn- ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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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[For Canadian model]

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

[Pour le modèle Canadien]

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

[For Canadian model]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTEN- SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN- LESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE- VENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

ATTENTION: AFIN DE PREVENIR TOUS

RISQUES DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE OU DE DEBUT D'ENCENDIE, NE PAS EXPOSER CET APPAREIL A L'HUMIDITE OU A LA PLUIE.

LE BOUTON STANDBY/ON EST RACCORDE SECONDAIREMENT ET PAR CONSEQUENT NE SEPARE PAS L’APPAREIL DE L’ALIMENTATION SECTEUR SUR LA POSITION D’ATTENTE.

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Contents VSX-D909S For Canadian model For U.S. modelImportant Notice Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Coaxial Digital Connection Quick Start GuideHooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Optical Digital ConnectionSetting up the Remote Control & Unit Speaker ConnectionsYou should see the following display on your TV Use the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD settingDigital Input Assignment You should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver Playing a DVD with Surround SoundFor Better Surround Sound For more information see pagesFeatures Table of Contents Preparing the Remote Control Checking the Supplied AccessoriesHow to Use This Manual Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Audio Components Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Analog audio/video cordsDigital Connections Coaxial cords/Optical cablesMemo Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDigital Input Assignment Video Components Connecting DVD/LD playersConnecting VCRs or DVRs DVD/LD playerOr standard video cord Satellite TV ComponentsDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables TV/Satellite tuner5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connecting the Radio AntennasUsing external antennas Connect an external FM antennaSpeakers Speaker terminalsSpeaker impedance Speaker placementPlacing Your Speakers First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ONConnecting Additional Amplifiers PluggingDisplays & Controls Front PanelChannel Select button Multi CH Input See p.40Tone control buttons Tone button Bass -/+ button See p.50Station -/+ Use to choose programmed radio stations Adjusts the overall receiver volumeTuner Control buttons See p.54-57 Display Remote Control Remote Setup button when Setup mode is selected Master Volume buttonsInput ATT button when USE mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selectedInitial Set Up On Screen DisplayPress the System Setup button Setting Up for Surround SoundSet the slide switch to Setup Speaker Setting See p.32-33Go on to the next page to continue set up Digital in Select should be selected if it Return to the System Setup MenuDigital-In Select Isnt use the 5´ buttons to select itSelect Small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer Speaker Setting´ buttons then press the Enter button Menu Setup Menu Select a Test Tone mode Channel LevelPrevious screen When you have adjusted each speaker levelPress Enter button to return to Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and pressSelect Crossover Network if Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuCrossover Network Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it willThis completes the speaker setup Bass Peak LevelDynamic Range Control Default setting is OFFIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXChannel Standard modes Basic PlaybackSound Modes Advanced Theater modes MusicalStereo mode DSP modesSelecting a Sound Mode CH SELPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Turn on the power of the playbackPut the remote control slide switch in USE ComponentPlaying Stereo Sources DTS lights when a DTS signal is input Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputLights when a Dolby Digital signal is input Each press switches the signal in the order belowDigital input Each press switches Digital NR on or offReducing Noise During Playback AM/FM tunerEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Listening in Midnight ModeListening the Loudness Mode Press the Midnight buttonAdjusting Bass and Treble Multi Channel in Playback KHz 24 bit PerformancePress the FL Dimmer button Adjusting the Brightness of the DisplayDirect Playback Dual Mono Setting For Automatic Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Manual TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Press the Memory button to activate the memory function Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class numberRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlUsing the front panel Use the Number buttons to select the channel you wantSetup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Press the 2´3 buttons to choose Press the Multi Control button forComponent you want to control Function and then press the 5´ buttonsRemote SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsPress the Remote Setup button Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiverPress the button to be programmed Inches 20 cmEnter Side A/B Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsSource = MenuEnter TV/VCR VCR & DVD Recorder OperationsChannel -/+ Press to start recording CD-R only CD & CD-R Player OperationsDisc MD Operations Disc DISP/CHARAExit 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 Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video ComponentsSelect a Multi Control button for this To cancel here, press Remote SetupMulti Operations Multi OperationPerforming Multi Operations You can repeat this process for up to five commandsRemote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro- grammed Multi Control buttons start to blinkSystem Off Select a component by pressing its Multi Control button Setting Up the Direct FunctionUsing the System Off Button Resetting the Remote Control Remote Back LightErasing Learned Remote Control Commands Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset CodesVideo Select MULTI-ROOM connections Set up exampleMulti-Room Sub room Main roomSelect the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons MULTI-ROOM set upPress System Setup on the remote control Also make sure that the TV is on and set to the receiverSelector Press the Control buttonWithin ten seconds of , select the Function with the Input Press a Function button to select the sub function Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress Volume +/- to adjust the volume Receiver from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Laser disc format Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingDolby Digital Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDevice Preset Code ListDevice Manufacturer Code Troubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyAnalog DTS Power cord Caution Maintenance of External SurfacesSpecifications Page Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0