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Pioneer VSX-D908S Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D908S Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Important Notice

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Midnight Listening Mode

    Features Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) DTS is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughtout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Start ... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 6 How to Use This Manual ... 6 Installing the Receiver ... 6 Preparing the Remote Control ... 7 Opening the Front Panel ... 7 Connecting Your Equipment ... 8 Audio Components ...

  • Page 6: Before You Start

    Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. FM wire antenna How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-D908S Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. This manual is divided into three main sections which will tell you how to setup and use the unit : PREPARATION First carry out the tasks below in this “Before You Start”...

  • Page 7: Preparing The Remote Control

    Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-D908S is fairly large. To use, point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front panel of this unit while within the range shown below.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting Your Equipment Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play (like a turntable) you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).

  • Page 9: Video Components

    Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Dolby Digital you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page).

  • Page 10: Digital Connections

    (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-D908S has two coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of four digital inputs.
  • Page 11 To connect a DVD/LD player or LD player with it’s AC-3 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX-D908S model through their digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1.

  • Page 12: External Decoder Input

    Connecting Your Equipment External Decoder Input In some cases you may need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. If you find you need an external decoder hook one up as shown below, but for most people this component is unnecessary. (See p.43) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.

  • Page 13: Antennas

    Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna (See below) DIGITAL PCM/ /DTS...

  • Page 14: Speakers

    A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home set up will vary. Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below. The VSX-D908S will work with just two stereo speakers (called “front” speakers in the diagram) but the receiver is designed to be used with at least three speakers.

  • Page 15: Speaker Terminals

    7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker strands together. terminal and insert exposed wire. 3/8 in.(10 mm) Speaker impedance You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8 impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.

  • Page 16: Speaker Placement

    Connecting Your Equipment Speaker placement If you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below. Make sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Be sure to consult your speaker manuals for the best placement of the speakers.

  • Page 17: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting additional amplifiers Although the VSX-D908S has more than sufficient power for any home use, it is possible to add additional amplifiers to your system. If you want to use separate amplifiers to power your speakers, make the connections shown below.

  • Page 18: Displays & Controls

    Displays & Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. SIGNAL SELECT OVER ANALOG SP DIGITAL AC-3DTS - = ~ 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see “Front Panel”, %, SIGNAL SELECT).
  • Page 19 = LFE indicator LFE (Low Frequency Effects) indicator lights to indicate that the program source contains an LFE channel. The indicator under the LFE lights during actual playback of the LFE signals (LFE signals are not present in all parts of the soundtrack). ~ Tuner indicators MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode.

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    9 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.72-76) Press to enable multi room operation (requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or other IR receiver). 0 CONTROL button (See p.72-76) Use to select the function or volume of the MULTI ROOM system.

  • Page 21: Master Volume

    ~ EXTERNAL DECODER IN (See p.43) Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-D908S. ! DIRECT button Switches DIRECT playback on or off. Use to bypass the tone controls and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source.

  • Page 22: Remote Control

    Displays & Controls Remote Control These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used to operate the receiver. S0URCE MULTI OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT MULTI CONTROL TAPE1 CLASS ¶ TUNING ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU GUIDE TV VOL TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU...

  • Page 23: Mute Button

    MULTI OPERATION mode. = SYSTEM OFF button This button turns off components in two ways. First, when pressed it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the MULTI OPERATIONS settings will also be turned off. (see p. 67).

  • Page 24: Surround Sound Set Up

    Surround Sound Set Up On Screen Display There are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components, like a DVD player, and hook up to your receiver to your TV, but some of them won't allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules.
  • Page 25 Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ CHANNEL DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...

  • Page 26: Speaker Setting

    Surround Sound Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrow buttons to make a selection within the on-screen menus, and use the enter to register the information. Î...
  • Page 27 Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ CHANNEL DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...

  • Page 28: Channel Delay

    Surround Sound Set Up Channel Delay Adding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure out the distance from your listening position to your speakers to add the proper delay. The following steps show you how to set the delay time for each channel by specifying the distances from your listening position to each speaker.

  • Page 29: Channel Level

    Channel Level The following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balance is essential for obtaining high quality surround sound. If continuing from CHANNEL DELAY go to step 1. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (p.24) first. Î...
  • Page 30 Surround Sound Set Up Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC...

  • Page 31: Crossover Network

    Crossover Network The following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency at which the system divides the signal and sends the different parts (high ,mid, low) to different speakers. Speaking precisely, this setting sets the cutoff point for the bass frequencies rerouted from your SMALL speakers to your sub woofer or speakers set to LARGE.

  • Page 32: Bass Peak Level Manager

    Surround Sound Set Up Bass Peak Level Manager The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system. The following steps show you how to set the peak level for the ultra-low bass (LFE) channel.
  • Page 33 D-Range Control This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and the softest sounds in any given signal. Compressing the range plays sounds so the quieter ones are audible and the louder ones don’t get distorted or become overpowering.
  • Page 34 Surround Sound Set Up Digital-In Select In order to be able to use your digital equipment properly you need to assign digital inputs for each of the digital components you connected. Match the Digital 1-4 setting with the digital jacks1-4 in accordance with what component is hooked up to each digital jack.

  • Page 35: Basic Playback

    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. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS...

  • Page 36: Sound Modes

    Basic Playback Sound modes The four sound modes on the VSX-D908S are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control. There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs).

  • Page 37: Dsp Modes

    DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing either two-channel or multi-channel sources. HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic effects of a large concert hall. Suitable for classical music. A long delay time of reflected sounds, coupled with reverb effects, let the listener enjoy the dynamic and rich sounds characteristic of concert halls and powerful orchestral performances.

  • Page 38: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Basic Playback Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 24) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources.

  • Page 39: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital Or Dts Sound

    Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-D908S. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT...

  • Page 40: Switching Analog/Digital Signal Input

    For example, the switch would have to be on digital to use DOLBY DIGITAL or DTS surround sound but it would have to be on analog to record from the analog out jacks on the receiver. On the VSX-D908S the default setting is ANALOG. Î...

  • Page 41: Reducing Noise During Playback (Digital Nr Function)

    Reducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function) To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can only be used in the STEREO mode. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND...

  • Page 42: Listening In Midnight Listening Mode

    Basic Playback Listening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING Mode This feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low volumes. It can be used with a variety of surround sound sources and plays soundtracks so that the quieter sounds are audible while the noisier sounds don’t become overly loud or distorted.

  • Page 43: External Decoder Playback

    External decoder playback (front panel only) This feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. EXTERNAL DECORDER IN N∫m¿ /?˘∫ Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON STANDBY MODE STEREO /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT EXTERNAL...

  • Page 44: Listening In Loudness Mode

    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 N∫m¿ /?˘∫ Digital Signal Processor DEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MODE STEREO /DTS...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display

    Adjusting the brightness of the display (front panel only) Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescent display (FL=fluorescent display). FL DIMMER N∫m¿ /?˘∫ Digital Signal Processor DEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI-ROOM MODE STEREO & SOURCE /DTS ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL...

  • Page 46: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Automatic and Manual Tuning The following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you desire, see “Direct Access Tuning”...

  • Page 47: Direct Access Tuning

    Direct Access Tuning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶...

  • Page 48: Memorizing Frequently Used Stations

    Using the Tuner Memorizing Frequently Used Stations 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 Tune in the desired station.

  • Page 49: Recalling Memorized Stations

    Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME...

  • Page 50: Remote Control Of Other Component

    Remote Control of Other component Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.) after you program it to do so. In this way, instead of fumbling with many different controls and buttons, you only need to use one remote control.
  • Page 51 Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...
  • Page 52 Remote Control of Other component Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes.
  • Page 53 Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL TV FUNC EFFECT MENU MUTE...

  • Page 54: Remote Controlling Other Components

    Remote Control of Other component Remote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program your DVD or LD player’s preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,”...
  • Page 55 VCR & DVD video recorder operations • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program your VCR or DVD video recorder’s preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,” p. 50-53). •...

  • Page 56: Cd Player Operations

    Remote Control of Other component CD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD player's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...

  • Page 57: Number Buttons

    MD operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your MD recorder's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 50-53). •...
  • Page 58 Remote Control of Other component STB (satellite tuner) operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your satellite tuner's (or cable TV's) preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 59 STB (DTV) operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your digital tuner's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“ p. 50-53). •...
  • Page 60 Remote Control of Other component TV operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your TV's preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,“...
  • Page 61 Cassette deck operations You can use this remote control to control most cassete decks, though with some models the functions may differ. • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you recall a cassette deck’s preset code, but some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,”...

  • Page 62: Using Other Functions

    Using Other Functions Recording from Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record an analog audio signal with the component you connected to the MD/TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 MONITOR jacks. Note that you cannot record an component that is only connected digitally.

  • Page 63: Recording From Digital Audio Components

    DAT and CD-R) you can make direct digital recordings with this unit. Of course, the digital components you want to record all need to be connected to the VSX-D908S with digital inputs as well. See p.10 if you haven’t made these connections.

  • Page 64: Recording From Video Components

    Using Other Functions Recording from Video Components The following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder connected to the VCR 1 or VCR 2 jacks. Note that all signals coming out of these jacks will be analog and it is not possible to record DTS soundtracks.

  • Page 65: Multi Operations

    The steps below show you how to program a string of up to 5 different operations based on eight possible components. You don’t need to program the power of this unit, or any PIONEER product, to go on, it/they will do so automatically when the MULTI OPERATION function is used.

  • Page 66: Performing Multi Operations

    1 Press TV CONT button & TV explained above). 2 Press DVD/LD then is not a PIONEER product). 3 Press DVD/LD then 3 (play) to start playing the DVD player. 4 Press ADVANCED THEATER mode to put receiver in that sound mode.When you employ MULTI OPERATIONS (see below),...

  • Page 67: System Off

    TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode. The receiver itself will go off automatically as well.

  • Page 68: Setting Up The Direct Function

    VCR 2 button). Yet, if you put the receiver in VCR 2 mode you’ll get no picture on your TV because the external video deck signal is not going through the VSX-D908S. To get around this problem you set the DIRECT FUNCTION for VCR 2 to OFF.
  • Page 69 Remote Back Light This function is useful for using the unit in a dark room. Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL...

  • Page 70: Resetting The Remote Control

    Using Other Functions Resetting the Remote Control The following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control. Erasing the multi operations Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND...
  • Page 71 Erasing the learned remote control commands Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TV CONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL VOLUME TV CONTROL...

  • Page 72: Multi-Room

    MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-D908S, connect the MR-100 sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, (on the VSX-D908S it’s called simnply MULTI-ROOM REMOTE IN jack), then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks. All of this equipment should be placed in your sub-room as shown below.
  • Page 73 D908S will act as a pre-amp. In this case choose VARIABLE for the VOLUME LEVEL setting. If you hook up a full integrated amplifier in the sub room (such as another Pioneer VSX receiver) choose FIXED for the VOLUME LEVEL setting.
  • Page 74 Using Other Functions Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system If you don't turn the multi room function off you won't be able to turn the entire system off. Press the MULTI ROOM & SOURCE button. The display shown below will illuminate when the receiver is in STANDBY mode.
  • Page 75 Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS CLASS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL Number (0~9) GUIDE EXIT ENTER...
  • Page 76 • When operating MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE with the MULTI-ROOM PRE OUT jacks connected to a SUB room amplifier which bears the PIONEER Î mark and has a remote sensor, both the IR receiver and the amplifier may receive remote control commands (making correct operation impossible). In this case, place the IR receiver and amplifier apart from each other, and point the remote control directly at the IR receiver during operation.

  • Page 77: Techno Tidbits & Problem-Solving

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Dolby Digital Dolby Digital is a compression format which records the sound of 6 channels of the theater surround system (Dolby Digital) on the movie film digital track. Of the 6 channels, the sub woofer channel is intended for bass only, and because the frequency range is smaller than the main channel, it is expressed as 5.1 channel.

  • Page 78: Dts

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving DTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSIC PARK” in 1993, and has a good reputation for high quality sound and dynamic surround effects. In this system, 6 channels of digital sound are recorded on CD-ROM, rather than on the film. DTS adopts a simultaneous playback format.

  • Page 79: Preset Code List

    Preset Code List Device Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI PIONEER 000, 008 SONY PANASONIC 105, 106 KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI PIONEER 102 (DVD code) 201(SAT), 203(SAT) SONY 202(SAT) PIONEER 200(SAT), 204(Digital Tuner) 401, 406, 408, 414, 405, 413, 411, 415...

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 81 Symptom No sound from surround or center speakers. Sound is produced from some components, but not from digital components. No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back. The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is played back.

  • Page 82: Specifications

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.09 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Continuous Power Output Front ... 100 W + 100 W (20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.09 %, 8 ) Center ...
  • Page 83 Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus près de chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez vous communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de Pioneer: Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie Limitée gui accompagne le produit.

  • Page 84: Power Cord Caution

    PIONEER ELECTRONIC CORPORATION PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. PIONEER ELECTRONIC [EUROPE] N.V. PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. <99E00ZF0P00> We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Want You LISTENING...

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