Pioneer VSX-D908TX-G, VSX-D938TX manual SymptomCause

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Remedy
• See “Speaker setting” on p.29-30 to check the speaker setting.
• See “Channel level” on p.32 to check the speaker levels.
• Connect the speakers (see p.14,15).
• Set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” or “ANALOG” according to the type of connections made (see p. 44).
• Set the digital input settings correctly (see p.10, 37).
• Make digital connections (see p.10- 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to “DIGITAL” (see p.44).
• Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player.
• Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.
• Use the STANDARD mode to get the best results (see p.41).
• This is not a malfunction, but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers.
Techno Tidbits and Problem-solving

SymptomCause

No sound from surround or center speakers.

Speaker settings are incorrect.

The surround and/or center levels are turned down.

The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected.

Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components.

SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly.

The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly, or not at all.

No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back.

SIGNAL SELECT is set to “ANALOG”.

A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used, or the setting of the DVD player is incorrect.

The digital output level has been turned down on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability. (The DTS signal has been altered by the player, and cannot be read.)

The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back. The overload indicator is lit.

Disc being played back has a huge amount of information on it.

When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback, noise is output.

The search function performed by the player interferes with the reading of digital information.

Cannot be remote controlled.

• The remote control batteries have

• Replace the batteries (see p.7).

 

worn out.

 

 

• Too far away or bad angle of

• Operate within 7 m, 30° of the

 

operation.

remote sensor on the front panel

 

 

(see p.7).

 

• There is an obstacle between the

• Remove the obstacle or operate

 

receiver and the remote control.

from another position.

 

• Strong light such as fluorescent

• Avoid exposing the remote sensor

 

light is shining onto the unit’s

on the front panel to direct light.

 

remote control signal light-receiving

 

window.

 

 

• A cord is connected to the

• Connect cord to the correct jack.

 

CONTROL IN terminal on this unit.

 

 

• The IR -Receiver type is

• Disconnect the IR Receiver from

 

mismatched with the setting.

the rear panel, and set to the other

 

 

IR Receiver type.

The display is dark.

• The FL DIMMER button is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on the front

 

 

panel repeatedly to return to the

 

 

default setting.

If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

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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 PanelLoading the batteries Preparing the Remote ControlAA drycell batteries AA IEC LR6 × Cassette deck placement Connecting Your EquipmentAudio Components Audio cordsFront Video ComponentsAudio/Video cords Digital audio cords/Optical cables Digital ConnectionsDigital 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 Select Speaker Setting with the 5´ buttons Speaker settingPress 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 ToneCrossover network Select Exit to return to the System Setup MenuSpecify the crossover frequency for your small speakers Bass peak level manager Select Setting Start and press EnterPress 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 JazzSelect the sound mode Selecting a 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 DecorderAdjusting bass and treble tone control front panel only Listening in Loudness mode front panel onlyDirect playback front panel only Press FL Dimmer Adjusting the brightness of the display front panel onlyFL Dimmer VSX-D938TX Automatic and Manual Tuning Using the TunerMPX 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 namePress Multi Control for the component you want to control To cancel Learning Setup modeSelected 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/BChannel -/+ VCR and DVD video recorder operationsENTERTV/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 Recording from Audio Components Using Other FunctionsRecord 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 Multi Operation on the remote control Press Remote Setup to exit the Multi Operation Setup modePerforming multi operations System OFF Using the system off buttonSetting Up the Direct Function Remote back light Press and hold both Remote SetupOFF 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 THXVSX-D938TX Preset Code ListDevice 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

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