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AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-D938TX
VSX-D908TX
VSX-D908TX-G
Operating Instructions
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Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED Please read through these operating instructions so AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT you will know how to operate your model properly. FROM MAINS POWER IN THE STANDBY POSITION. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference. In some countries or regions, the shape of the power If the socket outlets on the associated equipment plug and power outlet may s
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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. For this reason, be sure to confirm that the values are set correctly before first using the unit. FM 100 kHz, AM 10 kHz: Set to this position for areas with an
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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. Decoding of Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater R Systems) DTS is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound quality as well as
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SET PREPARATION OPERATION UP Table of Contents Before You Start ........................................................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ........................................................................ 6 How to Use This Manual .......................................................................................... 6 Opening the Front Panel .......................................................................................... 6
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Before You Start Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories. FM wire antenna AM loop antenna “AA” IEC LR6 batteries × 2 Remote control unit How to Use This Manual This manual is for the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver. This manual is divided into two 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” section to pr
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PREPARATION Before You Start Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries Load the batteries into the remote control as shown below. Please use alkaline batteries. AA drycell batteries 12 3 (("AA" IEC LR6) × 2) When you notice a decrease in the operating range of the remote control, replace all batteries with new ones. CAUTION! Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the following precautions. • Never use new and old batteries together. • In
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L R 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). To use DTS surround
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PREPARATION L VIDEO R Connecting Your Equipment 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). It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). To cover all possible
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Connecting Your Equipment Digital Connections In order to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks and MPEG audio, you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with like (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VS
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment 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. See p. 37. VSX-D938TX (Singaporean model) RL VIDEO AC OUTLETS DIGITAL DVD /LD S CAUTION: 1 23 4 PCM/ /DTS IN IN DO NOT PCM/ /DTS IN/MPEG IN /MPEG OUT CONNECT TV SET OR PREOUT TV/ S S S S2 MONITOR. SAT R L EXTERNAL IN IN D
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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.47) When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. VSX-D938TX (Singaporean model) RL VIDEO AC OUTLETS DIGITAL DVD CAUTION: /LD S 1 23 4 PCM/ /DTS IN IN
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment 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. AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend to the “T” shape. (For best reception, attach horizontally along a window frame, etc.) (See below) VSX-D938TX (Singaporean model) RL VIDEO AC OUTLETS DIGITAL DVD S CAUTION: /LD 1 23 4 PCM/ /
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Connecting Your 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. The VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G 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. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker 3 Tighten terminal. strands together. terminal and insert exposed wire. 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 Ω-16 Ω (the default setting). If you are using 6 Ω-less than 8Ω impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting. w STANDBY/ON First turn the rece
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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. Some speakers are designed to be floor-standing but others benefit greatly from speakers stands which
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Additional Amplifiers Although the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908TX-G 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. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet for all the eqiuipment. PIONEER Powered projection TV
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Displays and Controls Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 23 4567 890 SIGNAL ATT LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT DSP STEREO VOLUME PRO LOGIC SELECT OVER H.P 1 ANALOG SP AB DIGITAL DIGITAL dB AC-3RF MONO STEREO MPEG TAPE 2 AUTO TUNED AMFM AC-3DTS MPEG L C R LFE LS RS S !@ -= ~ H.P SP AB 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators 3 LOUDNESS indicator (See p.48) Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned Lights when the LOUDNESS mode is on. for the current component (see “Front Pane
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PREPARATION Displays and Controls - Program Format indicator When a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, he following indicators light to show the channels being played back. 1 2 1 1 2 L : Left front* * , C : Center* , R : Right front* * , 1 2 LS : Left surround* , S : Surround (mono)* , 1 RS : Right surround* *1: Indicates 5.1ch Dolby Digital or DTS playback. *2: Indicates Dolby Pro Logic playback. = Tuner indicators MONO : Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selecte
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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. 13 2 456 7890-= VSX-D938TX AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor INPUT STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON TAPE 2 DSP SELECTOR MONITOR STANDBY MODE STEREO /DTS FL THX CINEMA ADVANCED STANDARD DIMMER MPEG MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ~!@#$% ^ TUNER CONTROL 5-CHANNEL EQUAL POWER OUTPUT EXTERNAL DIGITAL SIGNAL
