Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VSX-D908TX Pioneer
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Operating Instructions AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D938TX VSX-D908TX VSX-D908TX-G.
2 IMPOR T ANT The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
3 CHANNEL STEP SETTING (VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G only) The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation value for the area in which it is to be sold. If this value is set incorrectly, the tunes in frequency may be wrong, or sound may be distorted, resulting in an inability to reproduce reception signals at their proper sound quality.
4 Features MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) decoder equipped (VSX-D938TX only) Playback of DVD and other media recorded in MPEG audio is possible. The MPEG logo is a registered trademark of Royal Philips Electronics.
5 T able of Contents Before Y ou Start ........................................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................ 6 How to Use This Manual .
6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 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-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver.
7 PREP ARA TION Before Y ou Start Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G 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.
8 UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV/ SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD /LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS SWITCHED .
9 Connecting Y our Equipment PREP ARA TION UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV/ SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD /LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL S.
10 Connecting Y our Equipment UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV/ SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD /LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SURROUND SPEAK.
11 Connecting Y our Equipment PREP ARA TION Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD player VSX-D938TX model: Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD players using the AC-3 RF jack. If your player has an AC-3 RF output, this will ensure you can use all types of laser discs.
12 Connecting Y our 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.
13 Connecting Y our Equipment PREP ARA TION FM ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA FM UNBAL 75 Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA GND GND FM UNBAL 75 Ω FM ANTENNA AM LOOP ANTENNA 5~6 m 7 AM loop antenna 75 Ω coaxial cable Antennas Hook up the supplied radio antennas as shown below.
14 Connecting Y our Equipment 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.
15 Connecting Y our Equipment PREP ARA TION First turn the receiver off, then press the power button while holding down the SPEAKERS button. Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button again. You can choose the 8 Ω -16 Ω setting or the 6 Ω -8 Ω setting.
16 Connecting Y our 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.
17 Connecting Y our Equipment PREP ARA TION UNSWITCHED 100W MAX DIGITAL IN OUT OUT IN IN IN VCR2 CONTROL VCR1 PHONO TV/ SAT IN TO MONITOR TV DVD /LD IN VIDEO OUT FRONT SPEAKERS SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL .
18 Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component (see “Front Panel”, % (VSX-D938TX), $ (VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G), SIGNAL SELECT).
19 Displays and Controls PREP ARA TION - Program Format indicator When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, he following indicators light to show the channels being played back. L : Left front* 1 * 2 , C : Center* 1 , R : Right front* 1 * 2 , LS : Left surround* 1 , S : Surround (mono)* 2 , RS : Right surround* 1 *1: Indicates 5.
20 Displays and Controls Front Panel (VSX-D938TX) All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel, push gently on the lower third of the panel. 1 Main Power Switch ( — OFF , _ ON) 2 ST ANDBY/ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.
21 Displays and Controls PREP ARA TION = MASTER VOLUME Adjusts the overall receiver volume. ~ EXTERNAL DECODER IN (See p.47) Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-D938TX. ! DIRECT button Switches DIRECT playback on or off.
22 Displays and Controls Front Panel (VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G) All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel, push gently on the lower third of the panel. 1 ST ANDBY/ON button Press to switch the receiver ON or into STANDBY mode.
23 Displays and Controls PREP ARA TION = EXTERNAL DECODER IN button (See p.47) Use to hook up an external component that can decode other types of signals and input them into the VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G. ~ DIRECT button Switches direct playback on or off.
24 Displays and Controls Remote Control 1 SOURCE button (See p.58-65) Use to turn on the power of your other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this remote control. 2 MUL TI CONTROL buttons Use these to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode.
25 Displays and Controls PREP ARA TION 8 SYSTEM SETUP button Use to set up the speaker and sound systems. For more information, see “Surround Sound Setup” on p. 26. 9 REMOTE SETUP button. Use to customize the remote control functions and the remote control itself.
26 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 will not allow you to use the on-screen display of this unit. To avoid this one simply needs to follow two rules.
27 Surround Sound Set Up SET UP Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the DTS, 2 (Dolby) Surround sound and MPEG (VSX-D938TX only) modes.
28 Surround Sound Set Up 3 Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the cursor to the mode you want. Then press ENTER. In each mode, the current settings are displayed automatically . We suggest you adjust all these settings when you first hook up the receiver .
29 Surround Sound Set Up 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.
30 Surround Sound Set Up 3 Specify the type of speakers you connected. See the explanations below for the meaning of each size. 1 Press 2 or 3 to move the cursor to LARGE, SMALL, or NO (you cannot select NO for the FRONT speakers). 2 Press ∞ . 3 Repeat 1 and 2 for each speaker .
31 Surround Sound Set Up 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.
32 Surround Sound Set Up 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.
33 Surround Sound Set Up SET UP 3 After selecting SETTING START with the button press ENTER. The TEST TONE will be output. These settings will be displayed on your TV .
34 Surround Sound Set Up 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.
35 Surround Sound Set Up SET UP Bass peak level manager The LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio (VSX-D938TX only) program sources can produce heavily concentrated ultra-low bass tones that may exceed the capabilities of your speaker system.
36 Surround Sound Set Up 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.
37 Surround Sound Set Up 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.
38 Playing Sources with Stereo Sound The following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual stereo sources with the VSX-D938TX/ D908TX/D908TX-G. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Press the RECEIVER button to turn on the receiver.
39 Basic Playback OPERA TION Sound Modes The six sound modes on the VSX-D938TX (The five sound modes on the VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G) are explained here. These can be turned on from the front panel or from the remote control.
40 Basic Playback 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.
41 Basic Playback OPERA TION 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 27) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the 2 (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources.
42 Basic Playback Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound The following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, DTS sound MPEG Audio (VSX-D938TX only) sources with the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G.
43 Basic Playback OPERA TION Using MPEG audio discs (VSX-D938TX only) The VSX-D938TX can decode a variety of different types of audio formats for DVDs and these include MPEG.
44 Basic Playback Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input This switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and AC-3 RF sources. You need to take special care to switch to the appropriate input, when necessary.
45 Basic Playback OPERA TION 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. 1 Press STEREO on the remote control or on the front panel. 2 Press DIGITAL NR on the remote control or on the front panel.
46 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 do not become overly loud or distorted.
47 Basic Playback OPERA TION External decoder playback (front panel only) This feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of specialized discs. Press EXTERNAL DECORDER IN. Each press switches the input between the previous mode and EXTERNAL DECODER.
48 Basic Playback Adjusting bass and treble (tone control) (front panel only) Use BASS (–/+) or TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the receiver must be in STEREO mode). Press BASS (–/+) to adjust the low frequencies. dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A VOLUME Press TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the high frequencies.
49 Basic Playback OPERA TION 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). Press FL DIMMER. Four levels of brightness ranging from very dim to very bright can be selected.
50 Automatic and Manual T uning 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” on the following page.
51 Using the T uner OPERA TION Direct Access T uning The following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control. 1 Press TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote control to the TUNER operation mode.
52 Using the T uner 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).
53 Using the T uner OPERA TION Recalling Memorized Stations Using the remote control 1 Press TUNER. This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets the remote control to the TUNER operation mode. dB STEREO SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG SP A FM VOLUME 2 Press CLASS repeatedly to select a class number.
54 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.
55 Remote Control of Other Components OPERA TION 4 Press MULTI CONTROL for the component you want to control. The selected button lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear on your TV screen.
56 Remote Control of Other Components 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).
57 Remote Control of Other Components OPERA TION 5 Press the button to be programmed. The MUL TI CONTROL button lights steadily. • The TV POWER, TV FUNC and TV VOL +/– buttons are only available for learning when programming TV CONTROL operations.
58 Remote Control of Other Components Remote Controlling Other Components DVD or LD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program .
59 Remote Control of Other Components OPERA TION VCR and DVD video recorder operations • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program your VCR or DVD.
60 Remote Control of Other Components CD player operations • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program your CD player’s preset code, cut some operations may need to be learned by the receiver (see “Setting Up the Remote Control to Control Other Components,” p.
61 Remote Control of Other Components OPERA TION 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.
62 Remote Control of Other Components STB (Satellite Tuner) operations • The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program your satellite tuner’s (or Ca.
63 Remote Control of Other Components OPERA TION 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.
64 Remote Control of Other Components 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,” p.
65 Remote Control of Other Components OPERA TION Cassette deck operations You can use this remote control to control most cassete decks, though with some models the functions may differ.
66 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.
67 Using Other Functions OPERA TION Recording from Digital Audio Components The following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this method you can make exact digital copies of sources like CDs or MDs.
68 Using Other Functions Recording from V ideo 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.
69 Using Other Functions OPERA TION Multi Operations Multi operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things with the push of just two buttons on the remote control.
70 Using Other Functions 5 Press the operation, for example TV (POWER), you want to input. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI OPERATIONS for the components and commands you want to input.
71 Using Other Functions OPERA TION System OFF The SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off with the push of only one button on the remote control. For example, you can program the unit to stop your DVD, turn off your TV, turn off your DVD player and turn off the receiver itself.
72 Using Other Functions Setting Up the Direct Function The direct function is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a video source that is not going through the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G). For this explanation we will call this the “external video deck.
73 Using Other Functions OPERA TION Remote back light This function is useful for using the unit in a dark room. 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 5 . The remote back light strength cycles in the following order: OFF MAX MID The default setting is MAX.
74 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 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 8 for more than 3 seconds. The MUL TI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all personal multi operation settings will be erased.
75 Using Other Functions OPERA TION Erasing the learned remote control commands 1 Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 9 for more than 3 seconds. The MUL TI CONTROL buttons will blink 3 times and all signals which have been learned from other remote controls will be erased.
76 5.1 channel digital surround track 4 channel analog sound track (Matrix) Dolby Digital encoding Dolby Digital for movie films Video 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.
77 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving DTS 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.
78 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving THX THX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated to maximum accuracy in movie presentation. Movie sound tracks are recorded in large movie dubbing stages using movie theater equipment. For a sound track to be presented accurately in your home, special technologies are required.
79 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving Preset Code List VSX-D938TX Device DVD LD SAT TUNER VCR Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER DENON HITACHI PHILIPS RADIOLA SON.
80 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving VSX-D938TX Device VCR TAPE Manufacturer PERDIO PHONOLA PORTLAND PROLINE PYE QUELLE RADIOLA REX ROADSTAR SABA SAISHO SALORA SANSUI SBR SCHAUB LORENZ SCHNEIDER SE.
81 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving VSX-D938TX Device TV Manufacturer SANYO THOMSON FERGUSON NOKIA MITSUBISHI SCHNEIDER GOLDSTAR BLAUPUNKT NORDMENDE RADIOLA JVC DAEWOO ORION SIEMENS ACURA ADMIRAL .
82 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving VSX-D938TX Device TV Manufacturer NEI NIKKAI NOBLIKO OCEANIC OSAKI OSO OSUME OTTO VERSAND PALLADIUM PANAMA PATHO CINEMA PAUSA PHILCO PHOENIX PHONOLA PROFEX PROT.
83 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G Device DVD LD SAT VCR TAPE Manufacturer TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC JVC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI RCA PIONEER SONY PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI .
84 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving T roubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component.
85 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving 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.
86 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving Specifications FM T uner Section Frequency Range ......................... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity ...... Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ....................... Mono: 20.
87 T echno T idbits and Problem-solving FM T uner Section Frequency Range ......................... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity ...... Mono: 13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/75 Ω ) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ....................... Mono: 20.2 dBf Stereo: 38.
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