Pioneer VSX-D938TX Formenti, Protech Schneider, Fujitsu, Gec, Geloso, Genexxa, Gorenje, Acura

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VSX-D938TX

Device

Manufacturer

Code

Device

Manufacturer

Code

TV

SANYO

611, 624, 627

TV

FISHER

603, 611, 615, 624

 

THOMSON

612, 630, 631

 

FORMENTI

603, 607, 620

 

FERGUSON

607, 612, 630

 

FRONTECH

601, 620, 625

 

NOKIA

603, 620, 631

 

FRONTECH/

603

 

MITSUBISHI

601, 609

 

PROTECH

 

 

SCHNEIDER

607, 619, 626

 

FUJITSU

627

 

GOLDSTAR

607, 629

 

FUNAI

617, 625

 

BLAUPUNKT

601

 

GBC

603, 620

 

NORDMENDE

603, 612, 630, 631

 

GEC

607, 610, 627

 

RADIOLA

607

 

GELOSO

603, 623

 

JVC

613

 

GENEXXA

601, 619

 

DAEWOO

607, 623, 636

 

GOODMANS

607, 616, 626, 627,

 

ORION

603, 607, 616, 617

 

 

636

 

SIEMENS

601

 

GORENJE

615

 

ACURA

623

 

GPM

619

 

ADMIRAL

601

 

GRAETZ

601, 620

 

AKAI

603, 611, 620

 

GRANADA

607, 611, 620, 621,

 

AKURA

619

 

 

627

 

ALBA

607, 616, 619, 623

 

GRANDIENTE

639

 

AMSTRAD

620, 623, 626

 

GRANDIN

618

 

ANITECH

623

 

HANSEATIC

607, 620

 

ASA

624

 

HCM

618, 623

 

ASUKA

619

 

HINARI

607, 619, 623

 

AUDIOGONIC

607, 612

 

HISAWA

618

 

BASIC LINE

619, 623

 

HUANYU

636

 

BAUR

601, 607, 620

 

HYPSON

607, 618, 625

 

BEKO

615

 

ICE

625, 626

 

BEON

607

 

IMPERIAL

615, 620

 

BLUE SKY

619

 

INDIANA

607

 

BLUE STAR

618

 

INGELEN

601

 

BPL

618

 

INTERFUNK

601, 603, 607, 620

 

BTC

619

 

INTERVISION

625, 628

 

BUSH

607, 619, 620, 623,

 

ISUKAI

619

 

 

626, 636

 

ITC

620

 

CASCADE

623

 

ITT

601, 603, 620

 

CATHAY

607

 

JEC

605

 

CENTURION

607

 

KAISUI

618, 619, 623

 

CGB

620

 

KAPSCH

601

 

CIMLINE

623

 

KENDO

620

 

CLARIVOX

607

 

KENNEDY

603, 620

 

CLATRONIC

615

 

KORPEL

607

 

CONDOR

615

 

KOYODA

623

 

CONTEC

623

 

LEYCO

607, 617, 625, 627

 

CROSLEY

603

 

LIESENK&TTER

607

 

CROWN

615, 623

 

LUXOR

603, 620, 621

 

CRYSTAL

620

 

M ELECTRONIC

601, 623, 624, 633,

 

CYBERTRON

619

 

M-ELECTRONIC

635, 636

 

DAINICHI

619

 

607, 612, 630

 

DANSAI

607

 

MAGNADYNE

603, 628

 

DAYTON

623

 

MAGNAFON

628

 

DECCA

607, 627

 

MANESTH

616, 625

 

DIXI

607, 623

 

MARANTZ

607

 

DUMONT

632

 

MARK

607

 

ELIN

607

 

MATSUI

607, 616, 617, 620,

 

ELITE

619

 

MCMICHAEL

623, 626, 627

 

ELTA

623

 

610

 

EMERSON

620

 

MEDIATOR

607

 

ERRES

607

 

MEMOREX

623

 

FINLANDIA

611, 621, 635

 

METZ

601

 

FINLUX

603, 607, 624, 627,

 

MINERVA

601, 632

 

 

632, 633, 635

 

MULTITECH

623, 628

 

FIRSTLINE

617, 623

 

NECKERMANN

601, 607

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents VSX-D938TXVSX-D908TXVSX-D908TX-G Ventilation Information to UserTWO Voltage Selector Switches VSX-D908TX/ D908TX-G only Channel Step Setting VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G onlyFM 100 kHz, AM 10 kHz FM 50 kHz, AM 9 kHzFeatures Table of Contents How to Use This Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesBefore You Start Opening the Front PanelPreparing the Remote Control Loading the batteriesAA drycell batteries AA IEC LR6 × Cassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cordsVideo Components FrontAudio/Video cords Digital Connections Digital audio cords/Optical cablesDigital audio cord Optical cable Or standard video cord VSX-D938TX model Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G models DVD/LD player Or LD playerComponents equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks External Decoder InputAntennas Using external antennasAM loop antenna To improve FM receptionSpeakers Powered sub wooferFront Speakers a Rear SpeakersSpeaker impedance First turn the receiver off, then press the power buttonSpeaker terminals While holding down the Speakers buttonFront Center Speaker placementRight Sub WooferPower Connections AC Outlets Connecting Additional AmplifiersSwitched Total 100 W MAX Unswitched 100 W MAXDisplay Displays and Controls= Tuner indicators Program Format indicatorSpeaker indicators @ H.P headphones indicatorFront Panel VSX-D938TX = Master Volume Press to switch the receiver on or into Standby mode Master VolumeFront Panel VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Display See p.18 Remote sensor$ Signal Select button See p.42 @ Midnight Mode button See p.46= External Decoder in button See p.47 ~ Direct buttonRemote Control Remote Setup button System Setup button# Master Volume button Signal Select buttonSwitching video system between PAL and Ntsc Surround Sound Set UpOn Screen Display LoudnessPress System Setup button Setting Up for Surround SoundSystem 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 Center default setting is Large Front default setting is LargeSurround default setting is Large SUB Woofer default setting is YESDefault setting is 3.0 m Channel delayIf you want to change a setting before proceeding Next, proceed to Channel Level belowChannel level Select aTEST Tone modeAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test ToneManu mode Auto 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 Choose a Digital in and assign it an input function Digital-in selectPlaying Sources with Stereo Sound Basic PlaybackOn the receiver StandbyHome THX Cinema mode Standard modeMpeg mode VSX-D938TX only Sound ModesDSP modes Stereo modeHall JazzSelecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Using Mpeg audio discs VSX-D938TX only Auto Analog AC-3 RF Digital Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal inputAnalog Digital AnalogReducing noise during playback Digital NR function Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or off Listening in Midnight Listening modePress Midnight Midnight96kHz/24bit performance External decoder playback front panel onlyVSX-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 Memorizing Frequently Used Stations Using the front panelTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory functionRecalling Memorized Stations Using the remote controlUse the number buttons to select the channel you want To skip through each channel in orderSetting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components Remote Control of Other ComponentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote SetupPress Multi Control for the component you want Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup modeTo 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 the button to be programmed Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning SetupMode To program additional operations for the current componentDVD or LD player operations Remote Controlling Other ComponentsSource Enter Side A/BVCR and DVD video recorder operations Channel -/+ENTERTV/VCR Disc CD player operationsAllows you to change the display mode You can also use this button when selecting trackMD operations Disc DISP/CHARAGuide STB Satellite Tuner operationsExit MenuDTV Menu STB DTV operationsDTV ON/OFF Enter´7´3´8´1 BLUE/GREEN/RED TV operationsYellow Use to select a TV channelCassette deck operations Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Digital Audio Components Signal Select to digitalPrepare the source you want to record and set Button on the front panel and choose DigitalOr AC-3 RF VSX-D938TX only signals is not possible Put the receiver in that function. Set the SignalRecording from Video Components First, decide the component you would like to recordMulti Operations To cancel Multi Operation Setup modePress 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 System OFF Using the system off buttonSetting Up the Direct Function Press and hold both Remote Setup Remote back lightOFF MID MAX Erasing the multi operations Resetting the Remote ControlErasing all signals learned and preset codes Erasing the learned remote control commandsDolby Digital Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic SurroundDTS Dolby DigitalDolby Pro Logic SurroundMpeg Audio VSX-D938TX only THXPreset Code List VSX-D938TXDevice Manufacturer Code Tape Yamaha VCR PerdioPhonola PortlandProtech Schneider FormentiFujitsu GECSonoko NEINikkai SonolorVSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsSymptomCause Specifications VCR 1 REC, VCR 2 REC, MD/TAPE 1 REC, Tape 2 REC VSX-D938TX Taiwan model/D908TX/ D908TX-G99E00EF0P00 Power cord Caution

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.