User manual PIONEER VSX-D909S

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Operating Instructions 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. [For U. S. model] IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. [. . . ] To exit while outputting the TEST TONE press the ENTER button. S-VIDEO PHONES VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R VIDEO MULTI CH INPUT TONE CHANNEL SELECT LOUDNESS DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER CLASS BAND - TUNING + SPEAKERS - BASS + - TREBLE + VIDEO SELCT TAPE 2 MONITOR MPX TUNER CONTROL - STATION + MEMORY DOWN UP MASTER VOLUME memo If you select SETTING CANCEL no settings are input to the receiver but the screen remains on the TV. To escape the screen you must Select EXIT and press the ENTER button. 3 Select EXIT and press the ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. This completes the speaker setup. 38 Initial Set Up Dynamic Range Control This feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at low volumes. 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. This feature only applies to Dolby Digital sources but the MIDNIGHT LISTENING mode accomplishes the same end for a variety of sources (see page 49). If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 29) first. Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION SYSTEM OFF USE SETUP RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD CLASS MD/ TAPE1 MPX TUNER BAND TVCONT DIRECT ACCESS 1 Select D-RANGE CONTROL (if continuing from BASS PEAK LEVEL, it will already be selected). See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 29 if you are unsure how to do this. Press the ENTER button. Dynamic Range Control 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + 1 4 7 GUIDE +10 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 EXIT ENTER DISC Select Mode [OFF] (For Dolby Digital) + TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC + VOLUME SET UP [EXIT] ­ REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL ­ MUTE FUNCTION MENU + ENTER 1-3 SIGNAL SELECT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT · The default setting is OFF. · If listening at loud volumes we recommend turning the Dynamic Range Control OFF. DIGITAL NR ­ MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT /DTS LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD 2 Use the 2 or 3 arrows to choose OFF, MID or MAX. 3 Select EXIT and press ENTER button to return to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. If you want to change a setting before proceeding choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting. You may need to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to suit your low volume listening needs. AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 39 Initial Set Up Multi Channel In Setting If you have a Multi Channel external decoder you can choose whether to have the sound level set to BYPASS, in which case only the main volume can be controlled, or to ADJUST, which means the levels can be reduced in volume. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (p. 29) first. Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP RECEIVER SYSTEM OFF 1 Use the 5¥ buttons to select MULTI CHANNEL IN. See "Setting Up for Surround Sound" on page 29 if you need more information. This information will be displayed on your TV. Multi channel in Select mode [Channel Level] [BYPASS] [EXIT] DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD CLASS MD/ TAPE1 MPX TUNER BAND TVCONT DIRECT ACCESS 7 ¶ - TUNING + 1 ¡ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 3 8 - STATION + 4 ¢ - CHANNEL + 1 4 7 GUIDE +10 2 5 8 0 3 6 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + TV VOL TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC + VOLUME ­ REMOTE SETUP INPUT ATT SYSTEM SETUP EFFECT/ CH SEL ­ MUTE FUNCTION MENU + ENTER 1-3 SIGNAL SELECT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT DIGITAL NR ­ MULTI CH INPUT MIDNIGHT /DTS LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD 2 Use the 2¥3 buttons to select the setting you want, BYPASS or ADJUST. ADJUST: Use the ADJUST setting when you want to be able to control each channel level individually. AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT BYPASS: This setting is good for getting the cleanest possible signal. In this setting you won't be able to change each channel individually. We recommend using BYPASS and the default setting is BYPASS. 3 Use the 5¥ buttons to select EXIT. Press the ENTER button. You will return to the SYSTEM SETUP mode. Multi Channel In Setting Using the Main Unit You can also use the main unit to change the sound level of the MULTI CH IN. Follow the steps below. STANDBY/ON MULTI CH INPUT 1 Put receiver in the STANDBY mode. INPUT SELECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD CONTROL MASTER VOLUME S-VIDEO PHONES VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO R VIDEO MULTI CH INPUT TONE CHANNEL SELECT LOUDNESS DIGITAL NR FL DIMMER CLASS BAND - TUNING + SPEAKERS - BASS + - TREBLE + VIDEO SELCT TAPE 2 MONITOR MPX TUNER CONTROL - STATION + MEMORY 2 While holding down the MULTI CH INPUT button press the STANDBY/ON button. The setting will change depending on what state the receiver was previously in. For a few seconds the display will show you which MULTI CH setting you are now in. memo The default setting is BYPASS. DOWN UP 40 Basic Playback Sound Modes The four sound modes on the receiver are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes. [. . . ] 75 unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530 kHz to 1, 700 kHz Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350 µV/m Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]