Basic Playback

Playing Sources with Stereo Sound

The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual stereo sources with the VSX-D908S.

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1 Turn on the power of the playback component.

 

S0URCE

 

 

RECEIVER

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MULTI

SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATION

OFF

 

 

2 Press the RECEIVER button to turn

STANDBY

DVD/LD

MULTI CONTROL

VCR2

3

TV/SAT

VCR1

 

 

CLASS

MD/

BAND

DIRECT ACCESS

on the receiver.

indicator

MPX

CD

TAPE1

TUNER

TV CONT

 

 

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7

3

8

 

Be sure that the standby indicator turns off

 

- TUNING +

- STATION +

 

 

1 Á￿ 4 ¢

 

on the front panel.

 

DTV ON/OFF

DTV MENU

- CHANNEL +

 

 

1

2

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

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3

 

 

 

 

 

 

STANDBY/ON

DSP

STEREO

 

 

 

 

STANDBY

MODE

 

 

4

5

6

 

/DTS

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED

STANDARD

 

 

7 8 9

GUIDE

EXIT

0

ENTER

+10

DISC

 

TV

 

 

6

3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION

TV VOL TV CONTROL

 

VOLUME

button on the remote control or turn the INPUT

 

TV FUNC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECTOR dial on the front panel to select the source

EFFECT

MENU

 

MUTE

 

you want to playback.

 

 

 

/CH SEL

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FUNCTION

The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following

 

ENTER

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNAL

4

order:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT

DVD/LD

TV/SAT

CD

MD/TAPE 1

TUNER

SETUP

ADVANCED

STANDARD

SYSTEM

 

2/dts

 

 

 

 

 

REMOTE

MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO

VCR 2

VCR 1

VIDEO

PHONO

SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

DIGITAL NR

 

 

 

 

4 Press SIGNAL SELECT on the remote control or

DIGITAL MULTI PROCESSING AMPLIFIER

SIGNAL SELECT on the front panel to select the input

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

 

 

signal corresponding to the source component.

 

(See “Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input” on p. 40.)

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5Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

6Adjust the volume by using the MASTER VOLUME buttons on the remote control or the MASTER VOLUME on the front panel.

If you are not able to get sound from the receiver the problem may well lie with the SIGNAL SELECT switch. You need to make sure the input is set to the appropriate ANALOG or DIGITAL setting. Refer to page 40 for more on this.

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Pioneer VSX-D908S operating instructions Basic Playback, Playing Sources with Stereo Sound

VSX-D908S specifications

The Pioneer VSX-D908S is a remarkable home theater receiver that epitomizes the blend of advanced technology and user-friendly design. Launched in the early 2000s, this versatile component remains a popular choice for audio enthusiasts seeking to enhance their home entertainment experience.

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For those who value ease of use, the VSX-D908S includes a user-friendly interface and remote control. The intuitive layout of the front panel makes it simple to navigate settings, adjust volumes, and switch between sources. The inclusion of a multi-language on-screen display further enhances the user experience, catering to a broader audience.

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