Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

Using the Tuner

The following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10 channels). When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also memorizes the MPX mode (STEREO or MONO).

Using the front panel

3	1	Tune in the desired station.
		See “Automatic and Manual Tuning” or “Direct Access Tuning” on
		pages 46 and 47.
	2	Press MEMORY to activate the memory function.

2 4

SIGNAL		STEREO	VOLUME
SIGNAL		STEREO	VOLUME
SELECT		A
	SP
ANALOG	SP		dB
		STEREO	dB
	TUNED

3Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number.

Each press switches the display:

CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C

4Press STATION –/+ repeatedly to select a channel (0~9) within the respective class.

The station is memorized automatically after 5 seconds.

SIGNAL		STEREO	VOLUME
SIGNAL		STEREO	VOLUME
SELECT		A
	SP
ANALOG	SP		dB
		STEREO	dB
	TUNED

Repeat steps 1 through 4 to memorize up to 30 stations.

If you want to escape from MEMORY mode

Press the MEMORY button again.

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Pioneer VSX-D908S Memorizing Frequently Used Stations, Using the front panel, Tune in the desired station

VSX-D908S specifications

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Contents

VSX-D908S For Canadian model This is for your security Important Safety Instructions Information to User Features Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories How to Use This ManualInstalling the Receiver Before You Start Preparing the Remote Control Operating range of remote control unitOpening the Front Panel Loading the batteries Connecting Your Equipment Cassette deck placementAudio Components Audio cords Video 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 When playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalDVD/LD player Or LD player RF demodulator RFD-1 External Decoder Input Components equipped with 5.1 channel analog output jacks Using external antennas AntennasAM loop antenna To improve FM reception To be used as Center Speaker Powered sub woofer SpeakersFront Speakers a First turn the receiver off, then press the power button Speaker impedanceSpeaker terminals While holding down the Speakers button Speaker placement Front CenterRight Sub Woofer Connecting additional amplifiers Power connections AC OutletsSwitched Total 100 W 0.8 a MAX Unswitched 100 W 0.8 a MAX Displays & Controls Display = LFE indicator ~ Tuner indicators@ Speaker indicators # H.P headphones Front Panel = Master Volume Remote Control System SET UP button Remote Setup button# Master Volume button Signal Select button Surround Sound Set Up Setting Up for Surround SoundPress System Setup button On Screen Display Go 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 YES Channel Delay Using the commands belowUse the 5´ buttons to select a speaker. Specify Distance from your listening position to each speaker Select aTEST Tone mode Channel LevelAuto automatic Test Tone Manual manual Test Tone Auto mode Manu modeIf you are using a Sound Pressure Level SPL meter To exit before outputting the Test Tone Select 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 Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX Digital-In Select Choose a Digital in and assign it an input function Basic Playback Playing Sources with Stereo Sound Standard mode Sound modes Stereo mode DSP modesHall Jazz Selecting a Sound Mode Select the sound modeSurrround operation Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound For more see Sound Modes p Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Analog Digital Reducing noise during playback Digital NR function Listening in Midnight Listening Mode Each press switches Midnight Listening mode on or offPress Midnight Midnight External decoder playback front panel only 96kHz24bit PerformancePress External Decorder External Decorder Listening 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 Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual TuningMPX Mode Adjust the volume Direct Access Tuning To cancel before inputting the frequencyPress Tuner Press Band button on the remote or the FM/AM Using the front panel Memorizing Frequently Used StationsTune in the desired station Press Memory to activate the memory function Using the remote control Recalling Memorized Stations Remote Control of Other component Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other ComponentsRecalling preset codes Press Remote Setup Press Remote Setup to exit the Preset Recall Setup mode Press the Multi Control button for the componentYou want to control Press the 5´ buttons repeatedly to display the name Remote Setup menu appears on your TV screen To cancel Learning Setup modeSelected button continues to blink Press Remote Setup to exit the Learning Setup mode Press the button to be programmedInches To program additional operations for the current component Remote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operationsSouce Enter Side A/B VCR & DVD video recorder operations SourceChannel -/+ Use to select channels CD player operations Disc MD operations Disc DISP/CHARA STB satellite tuner operations GuideExit Menu STB DTV operations Press to switch the TV on or off TV operationsDTV Menu DTV ON/OFF Press to switch the cassette deck on or off not Cassette deck operationsNumber buttons 1~6 Possible with all models Using Other Functions Recording from Audio ComponentsRecord monitor Tape 2 Monitor Recording from Digital Audio Components Recording from Video Components To cancel MULTI-OPERATION Setup mode Press Remote SetupMulti Operations 47Press Remote Setup to exit the MULTI-OPERATION Setup mode Press the Multi Operation button on the remote controlPerforming multi operations Multi Control buttons start to blink You can repeat this process for up to five commands System OFF Setting up the direct function Using the system off button Press and hold both Remote Setup Remote Back LightOFF MID MAX Resetting the Remote Control Erasing the multi operations Erasing the learned remote control commands Erasing all signals learned & preset codes Set up example Multi-RoomMULTI-ROOM connections MULTI-ROOM set up Press System Setup on the remote controlUp mode and press Enter Select the Volume Level by using the 2´3 buttons Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system Press the Multi Room & Source buttonPress the Control button DVD/LD TV/SAT CD VCR 1 Tuner MD/TAPE Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Press Volume +/- to adjust the volumeClass Receiver Station + Control Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby DigitalLaser disc format Comparison with Dolby Pro Logic Surround Dolby Digital DTSDolby Pro Logic Surround Preset Code List Device Manufacturer CodeDevice Troubleshooting Symptom Cause RemedyFM broadcasts AM broadcasts SymptomCause Specifications 0 4 2 1 1 4 0 EIA 99E00ZF0P00