Pioneer VSX-D909S manual Basic Playback, Sound Modes, Standard modes

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Basic Playback

Sound Modes

The four sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control.

There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes.

The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks. Again, try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like.

You must choose one of the three cinema modes or the DSP mode in order to get surround sound. In STEREO mode only the front two speakers, and sometimes the subwoofer (if you have one), are used.

STANDARD modes

STANDARD mode decodes Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic sources (see page 83 for more detailed information), and plays them without any further processing. You can think of this as the basic surround sound mode of the receiver.

Using STANDARD 7.1 you can enjoy surround sound from additional surround back speaker(s). You will only be able to access STANDARD 7.1 if you have hooked up SURROUND BACK speaker(s). For more detailed information see p.19, 32-33.

STANDARD

This mode decodes Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro Logic sources with no additional effects. If you don't have SURROUND BACK speaker(s) switched on (see p.32-33) this is the only STANDARD mode you will be able to select on the receiver.

STANDARD 7.1

STANDARD 7.1 is a Pioneer technology that generates realistic 7 channel surround sound without destroying the original sound staging. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.32-33). Also, this mode will play 5.1 channels sources and other sources through all the speakers you have hooked up, routing some of the sound into your SURROUND BACK channel or channels. STANDARD 7.1 will appear in the display even if you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up.

OPERATION

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Contents VSX-D909S Important Notice For U.S. modelFor Canadian model Information to UserImportant Safety Instructions Hooking Up Your DVD Player & TV Quick Start GuideCoaxial Digital Connection Optical 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 Better Surround Sound Playing a DVD with Surround SoundYou should see DVD/LD in the display on the receiver For more information see pagesFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPreparing the Remote Control Before You StartOpening the Front Panel Installing the ReceiverOperating range of remote control unit Cassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Analog audio/video cordsCoaxial cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsMemo Example Connection for a DVD/LD or LD playerDigital Input Assignment Connecting VCRs or DVRs Connecting DVD/LD playersVideo Components DVD/LD playerDigital audio coaxial cords Optical cables Satellite TV ComponentsOr standard video cord TV/Satellite tuner5.1 channel analog output jack Multi Channel Input External DecoderComponents equipped with Using external antennas Connecting the Radio AntennasFM wire antenna AM loop antenna Connect an external FM antennaSpeaker terminals SpeakersPlacing Your Speakers Speaker placementSpeaker impedance First turn the receiver off, then press the STANDBY/ONPlugging Connecting Additional AmplifiersFront Panel Displays & ControlsTone control buttons Tone button Multi CH Input See p.40Channel Select 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 Input ATT button when USE mode is selected Master Volume buttonsRemote Setup button when Setup mode is selected System SET UP button when Setup mode is selectedOn Screen Display Initial Set UpSet the slide switch to Setup Setting Up for Surround SoundPress the System Setup button Speaker Setting See p.32-33Go on to the next page to continue set up Digital-In Select Return to the System Setup MenuDigital in Select should be selected if it 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 Channel Level Select a Test Tone modePress Enter button to return to When you have adjusted each speaker levelPrevious screen Select Exit with the 5/ buttons and pressCrossover Network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSelect Crossover Network if Continuing from Channel LEVEL, it willBass Peak Level This completes the speaker setupIf listening at loud volumes we recommend turning Default setting is OFFDynamic Range Control Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAXChannel Standard modes Basic PlaybackSound Modes Musical Advanced Theater modesDSP modes Stereo modeCH SEL Selecting a Sound ModePut the remote control slide switch in USE Turn on the power of the playbackPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ComponentPlaying Stereo Sources Lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input Switching Analog and Digital Signal InputDTS lights when a DTS signal is input Each press switches the signal in the order belowReducing Noise During Playback Each press switches Digital NR on or offDigital input AM/FM tunerListening the Loudness Mode Listening in Midnight ModeEach press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Press the Midnight buttonAdjusting 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 Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerFor Automatic Tuning For Manual TuningExample Direct Access TuningTo cancel before inputting the frequency Tune in the desired station Memorizing Frequently Used StationsPress the Memory button to activate the memory function Press the Class button repeatedly to select a class numberUsing the front panel Using the remote controlRecalling Memorized Stations Use the Number buttons to select the channel you wantSetup Remote Control of Other ComponentsSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Component you want to control Press the Multi Control button forPress the 2´3 buttons to choose Function and then press the 5´ buttonsPress the Remote Setup button Learning Commands from Other Remote ControlsRemote SET UP menu appears on your TV screen Also make sure that your TV is on and set to the receiverInches 20 cm Press the button to be programmedSource Using the Remote Control with Other ComponentsEnter Side A/B = MenuEnter 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 Operations To cancel here, press Remote SetupSelect a Multi Control button for this Multi OperationRemote sends the Multi Operation commands you pro- grammed You can repeat this process for up to five commandsPerforming Multi Operations 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 Remote Back Light Resetting the Remote ControlErasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes Erasing Learned Remote Control CommandsVideo Select Multi-Room Set up exampleMULTI-ROOM connections Sub room Main roomPress System Setup on the remote control MULTI-ROOM set upSelect the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons 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 Volume +/- to adjust the volume Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM systemPress a Function button to select the sub function Receiver from the sub roomPioneer SR System Operating other Pioneer components Dolby Digital Techno Tidbits & Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDevice 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