Pioneer VSX-D909S Master Volume buttons, Input ATT button when USE mode is selected, Menu button

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Displays & Controls

7MASTER VOLUME buttons

Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver.

8INPUT ATT button (when USE mode is selected)

Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the sound to distort (the OVER indicactor will light).

5(+)/°(–)/2/3/ENTER buttons

Use to operate the on-screen menu on your TV screen and enter commands when setting up surround sound, speakers levels & settings, and other set up features see p.28-40. Specific use of these buttons is described in conjunction with the operations they perform. For more information see each individual section.

PREPARATION

REMOTE SETUP button (when SETUP mode is selected)

Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself. (See “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Compo- nents“ starting on p.58, “Multi Operations“ starting on p.71)

MENU button

Use to get the various menus for your TV or DTV.

MUTE button

Press to mute or restore the volume.

EFFECT/CH SEL (when USE mode is selected) button (see memo on p.44)

EFFECT – Use these buttons to increase or decrease the amount of effect applied in a DSP or Advanced Theater mode. When the amount of effect is increased in a DSP/Advanced Theater mode the characteristics of that mode become stronger and more noticeable. The scale ranges from 10-90 with 70 as the default setting. First turn on the DSP/Advanced Theater you want (by pressing the DSP/ Advanced Theater button until you get the mode) and then increase or decrease the amount of effect.

CH SEL – You may want to adjust the channels when listening to some sound sources. Use this button to select the channel you want to adjust.

SYSTEM SET UP button (when SETUP mode is selected)

Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information see “Setting up for Surround Sound“ starting on p.29.

FUNCTION button

Press to select a source. The button will cycle through all the possible sources.

DIGITAL NR button

Press to switch Digital NR on or off. (See page 48)

SIGNAL SELECT button

Press SIGNAL SELECT repeatedly to select one of the following:

ANALOG – Analog signal.

DIGITAL – Digital signal (DVD/LD, TV/SAT, CD, MD/TAPE 1/CD-R, VCR 1/DVR, VCR 2).

AUTO – This is the default. If there are both analog, digital input signals, the receiver automatically selects the best possible signal.

9MIDNIGHT button (See p.49)

Switches the MIDNIGHT mode on or off.

MULTI CH INPUT button (See p.40, 51)

Press to switch to MULTI CH IN mode.

DSP button (See p.41-45)

Press repeatedly to select a DSP sound mode.

STEREO/DIRECT button (See p.44 & 46)

Switches the receiver into STEREO mode if it was in a different sound mode (like ADVANCED THEATER) or toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode see p.43.

DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source.

LIGHT button

Press to light the remote control buttons.

/DTS buttons (See p.41-45)

Press these buttons to put the receiver in the selected sound mode. For more information on the sound modes see p.83.

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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 & UnitUse the 2 or 3 buttons to choose the DVD/LD setting Digital Input AssignmentYou should see the following display on your TV 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 ControlInstalling the Receiver Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Analog audio/video cords Connecting Your EquipmentCassette deck placement Audio ComponentsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsExample Connection for a DVD/LD or LD player Digital Input AssignmentMemo 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 cordMulti Channel Input External Decoder Components equipped with5.1 channel analog output jack 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 buttonAdjusts the overall receiver volume Tuner Control buttons See p.54-57Station -/+ Use to choose programmed radio stations 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 itSpeaker Setting ´ buttons then press the Enter buttonSelect Small to send bass frequencies to the subwoofer 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 Basic Playback Sound ModesStandard 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 PlaybackAdjusting the Brightness of the Display Direct PlaybackPress the FL Dimmer button Dual Mono Setting For Manual Tuning Using the TunerAutomatic and Manual Tuning For Automatic TuningDirect Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyExample 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 StationsRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsSetup 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/BVCR & DVD Recorder Operations Channel -/+Enter TV/VCR CD & CD-R Player Operations DiscPress to start recording CD-R only Disc DISP/CHARA MD OperationsSTB satellite tuner Operations GuideExit Disc CH Enter Yellow÷Á DTV ON/OFF/DTV Menu Cassette Deck Operations Press to rewind the tapePress to fast forward 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 Setting Up the Direct Function Using the System Off ButtonSelect a component by pressing its Multi Control 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 buttonsPress the Control button Within ten seconds of , select the Function with the InputSelector 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 formatPreset Code List Device Manufacturer CodeDevice Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAnalog DTS Maintenance of External Surfaces Power cord CautionSpecifications Page Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0
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