Pioneer VSX-D938TX Listening in Loudness mode front panel only, Direct playback front panel only

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Basic Playback

Listening in LOUDNESS mode (front panel only)

The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes.

 

 

LOUDNESS

VSX-D938TXPress LOUDNESS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each press switches LOUDNESS mode on or off.

 

DEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

Digital Signal Processor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DSP

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE 2

 

 

 

 

MODE

STEREO

 

 

 

 

MONITOR

 

 

 

 

/DTS

 

 

 

 

 

FL

SIGNAL

LOUDNESS

STEREO

VOLUME

ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

 

 

 

DIMMER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

MPEG

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG SP A

 

 

dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

L POWER OUTPUT

EXTERNAL

DIGITAL

SIGNAL

TUNER CONTROL

 

 

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

 

DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR

SELECT

CLASS FM/AM

– TUNING +

 

 

 

 

IDEO L

AUDIO R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS

– BASS + – TREBLE +

INPUT ATT

MPX MEMORY

– STATION +

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOWN

 

 

 

You cannot use the LOUDNESS mode with the DIRECT or

EXTERNAL DECODER modes.

Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) (front panel only)

Use BASS (–/+) or TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be in STEREO mode).

BASS –/+

VSX-D938TXPress BASS (–/+) to adjust the low frequencies.

 

 

Digital Signal Processor

SIGNAL

STEREO

VOLUME

DEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

SELECT

A

 

 

 

 

ANALOG SP

dB

DSP

 

 

TAPE 2

 

MODE

STEREO

 

MONITOR

 

 

/DTS

 

 

FL

 

 

ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

DIMMER

 

 

MPEG

L POWER OUTPUT

EXTERNAL

DIGITAL SIGNAL

TUNER CONTROL

 

 

 

VIDEO INPUT

DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR

SELECT

CLASS FM/AM

– TUNING +

Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies.

IDEO L AUDIO R

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS – BASS +

– TREBLE +

INPUT ATT

MPX MEMORY

– STATION +

 

 

 

 

 

 

DOWN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

STEREO

VOLUME

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANALOG SP A

 

 

dB

TREBLE –/+

• The tone control can be adjusted in a range of ±6 dB.

•The tone control cannot be adjusted in STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER modes as well as DSP, EXTERNAL DECODER, DIRECT, and 96kHz settings.

Direct playback (front panel only)

 

DIRECT

 

 

 

Press DIRECT to put the receiver in DIRECT mode.

 

 

 

 

VSX-D938TX

 

 

 

 

 

 

This mode will give you the most accurate reproduction of two channels

DEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

Digital Signal Processor

 

 

 

sources.

DSP

 

 

 

 

TAPE 2

 

MODE

STEREO

 

 

 

MONITOR

None of the tone controls, channel level or other sound modes

/DTS

 

 

 

 

FL

ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

 

 

DIMMER

can be used.

 

MPEG

 

 

 

 

L POWER OUTPUTEXTERNAL

DIGITAL

SIGNAL

TUNER CONTROL

 

VIDEO INPUT

DECODER IN DIRECT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT NR

SELECT

CLASS FM/AM

– TUNING +

 

IDEO L

AUDIO R

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPEAKERS – BASS +

– TREBLE +

INPUT ATT

MPX MEMORY

– STATION +

 

DOWN

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Contents VSX-D938TXVSX-D908TXVSX-D908TX-G Information to User VentilationChannel Step Setting VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G only TWO Voltage Selector Switches VSX-D908TX/ D908TX-G onlyFM 100 kHz, AM 10 kHz FM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHzFeatures Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualBefore You Start Opening the Front PanelPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesAA drycell batteries AA IEC LR6 × Connecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components 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 VSX-D938TX modelVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G models DVD/LD player Or LD playerExternal Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacksUsing external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionPowered sub woofer SpeakersFront Speakers a Rear SpeakersFirst turn the receiver off, then press the power button Speaker impedanceSpeaker terminals While holding down the Speakers buttonSpeaker placement Front CenterRight Sub WooferConnecting Additional Amplifiers Power Connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W MAX Unswitched 100 W MAXDisplays and Controls DisplayProgram Format indicator = Tuner indicatorsSpeaker indicators @ H.P headphones indicatorFront Panel VSX-D938TX = Master Volume Master Volume Press to switch the receiver on or into Standby modeFront Panel VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Display See p.18 Remote sensor@ Midnight Mode button See p.46 $ Signal Select button See p.42= External Decoder in button See p.47 ~ Direct buttonRemote Control System Setup button Remote Setup button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSurround Sound Set Up Switching video system between PAL and NtscOn Screen Display LoudnessSetting Up for Surround Sound Press System Setup buttonSystem Setup Menu appears on your TV screen Turn on the receiver and your TVGo on to the next page to continue set up Speaker setting Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttonsPress Enter Front default setting is Large Center default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESChannel delay Default setting is 3.0 mIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Next, proceed to Channel Level belowSelect aTEST Tone mode Channel levelAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneAuto mode Manu modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter 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 Digital-in select Choose a Digital in and assign it an input functionBasic Playback Playing Sources with Stereo SoundOn the receiver StandbyStandard mode Home THX Cinema modeMpeg mode VSX-D938TX only Sound ModesStereo mode DSP modesHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Using Mpeg audio discs VSX-D938TX only Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input Auto Analog AC-3 RF DigitalAnalog Digital AnalogReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offPress Midnight MidnightExternal decoder playback front panel only 96kHz/24bit performanceVSX-D938TX Press External Decorder 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 VSX-D938TX Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX mode Direct Access Tuning Using the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionUsing the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in orderRemote Control of Other Components Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup mode Press Multi Control for the component you wantTo control Press 5´ repeatedly to display the nameTo cancel Learning Setup mode Press Multi Control for the component you want to controlSelected button continues to blink Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup Press the button to be programmedMode To program additional operations for the current componentRemote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operationsSource Enter Side A/BVCR and DVD video recorder operations Channel -/+ENTERTV/VCR CD player operations DiscYou can also use this button when selecting track Allows you to change the display modeMD operations Disc DISP/CHARASTB Satellite Tuner operations GuideExit MenuSTB DTV operations DTV MenuDTV ON/OFF EnterTV operations ´7´3´8´1 BLUE/GREEN/REDYellow Use to select a TV channelCassette deck operations Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Signal Select to digital Recording from Digital Audio ComponentsPrepare the source you want to record and set Button on the front panel and choose DigitalPut the receiver in that function. Set the Signal Or AC-3 RF VSX-D938TX only signals is not possibleRecording from Video Components First, decide the component you would like to recordTo cancel Multi Operation Setup mode Multi OperationsPress Function that you want to use to start Multi OperationPress Remote Setup to exit the Multi Operation Setup mode Press Multi Operation on the remote controlPerforming multi operations Using the system off button System OFFSetting Up the Direct Function Press 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 and preset codesTechno Tidbits and Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic SurroundTHX Mpeg Audio VSX-D938TX onlyPreset Code List VSX-D938TXDevice Manufacturer Code VCR Perdio Tape YamahaPhonola PortlandFormenti Protech SchneiderFujitsu GECNEI SonokoNikkai SonolorVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Troubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications VSX-D938TX Taiwan model/D908TX/ D908TX-G VCR 1 REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1 REC, Tape 2 RECPower cord Caution 99E00EF0P00

VSX-D908TX, VSX-D908TX-G, VSX-D938TX specifications

The Pioneer VSX-D908TX, VSX-D938TX, and VSX-D908TX-G are notable entries in the realm of audio-video receivers, offering a range of advanced features and technologies that cater to both audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts. Each model encapsulates Pioneer’s commitment to audio excellence and cutting-edge technology.

The VSX-D908TX stands out with its robust power handling capabilities, delivering multiple channels of amplification for immersive sound experiences. With a power rating of 100 watts per channel across 5 channels, users can enjoy rich, detailed audio whether they're watching movies or listening to music. This model also incorporates Dolby Digital and DTS decoding, allowing for detailed surround sound reproduction. The onboard Room Calibration system helps tailor the audio output to suit the unique acoustics of any room, enhancing the listener's experience.

The VSX-D938TX takes this foundation further by providing an impressive 110 watts per channel across 7 channels. This allows for even greater sound staging, making it an excellent choice for those looking to build a more expansive home theater system. In addition, it boasts advanced video processing features, including support for various video formats and the capability to upscale standard-definition content, ensuring that viewers can enjoy their favorite shows and movies in the best possible quality. Its connectivity options further enhance versatility, offering multiple HDMI inputs, component, and composite video connections.

The VSX-D908TX-G shares many features with its counterparts but introduces a sleek, modern aesthetic that appeals to contemporary users. Its user-friendly interface is complemented by a comprehensive remote control that simplifies navigation through settings and inputs, making the overall experience comfortable and intuitive.

All three models embody Pioneer’s proprietary technologies, including Advanced Convergence technology, which enhances image clarity and reduces artifacts in digital content. Additionally, they support various audio formats like MP3, WMA, and AAC, ensuring compatibility with a range of digital sources.

Ultimately, the Pioneer VSX-D908TX, VSX-D938TX, and VSX-D908TX-G cater to a diverse audience, providing robust power, advanced decoding capabilities, and user-friendly features, making them formidable additions to any home entertainment setup. These receivers not only enrich the listening experience but also align seamlessly with modern home theater demands.
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