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Pioneer VSX-D909S Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Information To User

    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: Quick Start Guide

    Quick Start Guide This is a quick guide to setting up your new receiver so you can get home theater surround sound. For more details on any of the information presented here check the main section of the manual. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 5: Speaker Connections

    Quick Start Guide 2 2 2 2 2 Speaker Connections Home theater is designed to be setup with five, or seven speakers (front left & right; center; surround left & right; and, optimally, surround back left & right) and a subwoofer but you can use this receiver with fewer speakers.

  • Page 6: Digital Input Assignment

    Quick Start Guide 4 4 4 4 4 Digital Input Assignment This is only necessary if you did not hook up your DVD to DIGITAL IN 1, as in the first diagram on p. IV Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD...

  • Page 7: Playing A Dvd With Surround Sound

    5 5 5 5 5 Playing a DVD with Surround Sound Î SETUP S0URCE MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER...
  • Page 8 Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-D909S receiver is constructed with Pioneer’s industry-leading multi channel stereophonic concept. This well- developed approach to receiver circuitry takes the high level base technology that, up until now, has been only used for stereo equipment and applies it to multi-channel audio-visual receivers. The result is that the product, in addition to being expertly built, and gives you optimal sound reproduction of DVDs, other multi channel sources and stereo sources as well.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Before You Start ... 10 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 10 How to Use This Manual ... 10 Preparing the Remote Control ... 10 Installing the Receiver ... 11 Opening the Front Panel ... 11 Connecting Your Equipment ... 12 Audio Components ...

  • Page 10: 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-D909S 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...

  • Page 11: Installing The Receiver

    Operating range of remote control unit The area in which you can use the remote control to operate the VSX-D909S 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 right.

  • Page 12: 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 13: Digital Connections

    (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-D909S has two coaxial and three optical inputs for a total of five digital inputs.

  • Page 14: Connecting Your Equipment

    You will notice that Digital IN 1, for example, is a coaxial jack. If your DVD/LD player only has an optical out jack on it then you won't be able to hook up your components in accordance with the VSX-D909S default setting. In this case you will need to assign the digital inputs.

  • Page 15: Video Components

    Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding a DVD there are two types of connections to make. Hook up your video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture.

  • Page 16: Satellite Tv Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Satellite TV Components Connect your satellite TV components to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the video signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture.

  • Page 17: Multi Channel Input (External Decoder)

    Connect your TV to the jacks as shown below. Hook up the signal with either component video, S-video, or composite video cords (the quality descends in this order) but remember, the video component you are watching and your TV must be hooked up with same type of video cord or you won't be able to see the picture. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Radio Antennas

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting the Radio Antennas Connect the supplied FM wire antenna and the AM loop antenna to the antenna terminals as shown below. These antennas should provide adequate reception quality in most cases, but connecting outdoor antennas should noticeably improve sound quality. Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC wall outlet.

  • Page 19: Speakers

    In order to be able to use these channels you must hook your SURROUND BACK speakers up to an external amplifier and then connect that to the VSX-D909S, as shown in the diagram below. If you only have one SURROUND BACK speaker hook it up to the SURROUND BACK L (SINGLE) terminal on the back of the receiver.

  • Page 20: Speaker Impedance

    You can change the speaker impedance but we recommend using speakers with an impedance of 8 -16 (the default setting). If you are using 6 - less than 8 impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting. STANDBY/ON VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON...

  • Page 21: Connecting Additional Amplifiers

    Connecting Additional Amplifiers To hook up surrounbd back speakers you need to use an additional amplifier. Other than for that purpose this receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, but it is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel of your system.

  • Page 22: Displays & Controls

    DIRECT and STEREO mode. For more on STEREO mode see p.52 DIRECT playback bypasses the tone controls, DIGITAL NR, LOUDNESS, MIDNIGHT and channel level for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor CHANNEL DIGITAL MULTI CH TONE...
  • Page 23 8 MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE button (See p.78-82) Press to use the multi room feature(requires an optional PIONEER Multi-Room Remote Sensor Unit MR-100 or another IR receiver). CONTROL button (See p.78-82): Used together with the INPUT SELECTOR to select...
  • Page 24 Displays & Controls 15 TUNER CONTROL buttons (See p.54-57) CLASS – Press repeatedly to switch the preset station classes. BAND – Press to select the AM or FM band. TUNING –/+ – Use to manually tune to radio stations. MPX – Press to switch between auto stereo and MONO reception of FM broadcasts.

  • Page 25: Display

    Display All the display information is explained and/or referenced here. 3 4 5 SIGNAL LOUDNESS SELECT OVER ANALOG SP DIGITAL MONO STEREO TUNED AMFM AUTO AC-3DTS 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the input signal you selected. ANALOG : Lights when analog signals are assigned.

  • Page 26: Remote Control

    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 SYSTEM OFF settings will also be turned off (see p.73).
  • Page 27 7 MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to raise or lower the volume of the receiver. 8 INPUT ATT button (when USE mode is selected) Use to lower the input level of an analog signal that is too powerful, thus causing the sound to distort (the OVER indicactor will light).

  • Page 28: Initial Set Up

    NTSC, which is the standard in North America. If you use this system you don't need to make any settings here. People with multi-system TVs don’t need to worry about changing the setting either. If necessary, follow the instructions below to switch the type of video system. STANDBY/ON VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON STEREO/...

  • Page 29: Setting Up For Surround Sound

    Setting Up for Surround Sound To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following setup operations. You only need to make these settings once (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.).

  • Page 30: Initial Setup

    Initial Set Up Î S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE ENTER TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME – –...

  • Page 31: Digital-In Select

    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 1-5 settings with the digital jacks 1-5 in accordance with what is connected to each digital jack.

  • Page 32: Speaker Setting

    Initial Set Up Speaker Setting The following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 buttons to make a selection from the on-screen menus, and use the ENTER button to register the information. If continuing from the previous page go to step 1.
  • Page 33 Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME – –...

  • Page 34: Channel Delay

    Initial 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 35: 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.29) first. Î...
  • Page 36 Initial Set Up Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME –...

  • Page 37: 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 subwoofer or speaker set to LARGE.

  • Page 38: Bass Peak Level

    SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS LIGHT ADVANCED ADVANCED STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON MULTI-ROOM STEREO/ &SOURCE STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS CONTROL SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD...

  • Page 39: Dynamic Range Control

    Dynamic 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 40: Multi Channel In Setting Using The Main Unit

    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 VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON STEREO/ STANDBY...

  • Page 41: Basic Playback

    STANDARD 7.1 STANDARD 7.1 is a Pioneer technology that generates realistic 7 channel surround sound without destroying the original sound staging. You will only be able to access this mode if you have set the SURROUND BACK speakers in the SPEAKER SETUP procedure (see p.32-33).

  • Page 42: Advanced Theater Modes

    Basic Playback ADVANCED THEATER modes The Advanced Theater mode is a newly designed system for enhancing movie soundtracks and other audio- visual sources. It incorporates the use of DTS as well as Dolby Digital into its sound processing. These functions switch on automatically when the source you are playing is encoded with DTS or Dolby Digital. There are four Advanced Theater settings that use DSP (Digital Signal Processing) to create different types of sound environments.

  • Page 43: Stereo Mode

    Use the STEREO mode to enjoy standard (two-channel) stereo sound from the front left and right speakers. This mode is most like the sound reproduction you would get from a regular stereo receiver or amplifier that is not equipped to handled A/V formats as this one is. You might want to use this mode for listening to regular music sources (like CDs) but remember, you will only get sound from your front two speakers (and possibly subwoofer).

  • Page 44: Selecting A Sound Mode

    STEREO/ DIRECT above two modes will appear as 5-D THEATER and 5CH STEREO. VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor • The effects of ADVANCED THEATER mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/– (The default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set in each ADVANCED THE- ATER mode by pressing the EFFECT(+/–) button.

  • Page 45: 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-D909S. Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT...

  • Page 46: Playing Stereo Sources

    SIGNAL – SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS ADVANCED LIGHT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STEREO/ STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD CHANNEL DIGITAL...

  • Page 47: Switching Analog And Digital Signal Input

    – SIGNAL SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON MULTI-ROOM STEREO/ &SOURCE STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD...

  • Page 48: Basic Playback

    SIGNAL – SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS ADVANCED LIGHT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON MULTI-ROOM STEREO/ &SOURCE STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS CONTROL SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED...

  • Page 49: Listening In Midnight Mode

    AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Listening the Loudness Mode The LOUDNESS mode allows you to boost the bass in a signal. It is useful for listening to music at low volumes. LOUDNESS VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER INPUT STANDBY/ON...

  • Page 50: Adjusting Bass And Treble

    If the receiver is in STEREO mode you can only adjust the FRONT speakers. In a surround mode (STANDARD, ADVANCED THEATER, etc.) you can adjust the FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND and SURROUND BACK speakers. The TONE button can also be used to bypass the tone circuitry (see p.22). VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER...

  • Page 51: Multi Channel In Playback

    When MULTI CH IN is used in BYPASS mode only the volume memo level can be set. All of this unit’s other features (DIGITAL NR etc.) cannot be used. Also, all speaker settings and other setup settings have no effect. VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON INPUT...

  • Page 52: Direct Playback

    MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT STEREO/ DIRECT VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER STANDBY/ON STEREO/ STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD CHANNEL MULTI CH...

  • Page 53: Dual Mono Setting

    Remember this setting is only applicable if you are using Dolby Digital software with dual mono and want to isolate one of the channels therein. Otherwise, just ignore this function. VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER...

  • Page 54: Using The Tuner

    SIGNAL – SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON MULTI-ROOM STEREO/ &SOURCE STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD...

  • Page 55: Direct Access Tuning

    SIGNAL – SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS ADVANCED LIGHT STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON INPUT MULTI-ROOM SELECTOR STEREO/ &SOURCE STANDBY MODE DIRECT /DTS CONTROL SIGNAL SELECT...

  • Page 56: 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). VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER...

  • Page 57: Recalling Memorized Stations

    SELECT MULTI CH STEREO/ MIDNIGHT INPUT DIRECT / DTS LIGHT ADVANCED STANDARD AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Using the front panel VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor INPUT STANDBY/ON MULTI-ROOM STEREO/ SELECTOR STANDBY MODE DIRECT &SOURCE /DTS...

  • Page 58: Remote Control Of Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components 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 59 Preset Recall 1Select function 2Select products [5∞23] 3Input ID CODE 2 [TAPE ] 3 Page 12/12 5 [PIONEER ] ∞ [ 800 EXIT = Remote Setup 5 Press the 2¥3 buttons to choose the function and then press the 5¥∞ buttons repeatedly to display the name of the component's manufacturer.

  • Page 60: Learning Commands From Other Remote Controls

    Remote Control of Other Components Learning Commands 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 61 Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ STATION TUNING ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL TV CONTROL VOLUME – –...

  • Page 62: Using The Remote Control With Other Components

    Remote Control of Other Components Using the Remote Control with 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 63 VCR & DVD 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,“ on pages 58-61). •...
  • Page 64 Remote Control of Other Components CD & CD-R Player Operations • The following operations are available from the receiver's remote control after you program your CD player or CD-R'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 65 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,“ on pages 58-61). •...

  • Page 66: Stb (Satellite Tuner) Operations

    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 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 67 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,“ on pages 58-61). •...

  • Page 68: Cassette Deck Operations

    Remote Control of Other Components Cassette Deck Operations You can use this remote control to control most cassette 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 69: Using Other Functions

    Press TAPE 2 MONITOR to switch between the sound of the recording (TAPE 2 indicator on) and the sound of the source component (TAPE 2 indicator off). VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON...

  • Page 70: Recording From Digital Audio Components

    Using Other Functions 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. The only drawback is that you cannot switch between various recorders at the touch of a button like you can with analog recordings (see the previous page).

  • Page 71: Multi Operations

    Up to five more commands can be programmed into a Multi Operation, such as changing the sound mode of the receiver and starting playback of the source. Important: For Multi Operations to work with other non-Pioneer components, you must first setup the remote to control those other components—see pages 58-61 for more on this.
  • Page 72 1 Press the TV CONTROL button and TV your TV(as explained above). 2 Press the DVD/LD button then DVD player (if it is not a PIONEER product). 3 Press the DVD/LD button then 3 (play) to start playing the DVD player.

  • Page 73: System Off

    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. You don't need to program in other the power for PIONEER components, they will go off automatically in this mode.

  • Page 74: Setting Up The Direct Function

    This button will turn off the receiver and any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM OFF settings (see above) as well as turn off all PIONEER components regardless of whether they have been programmed into SYSTEM OFF. If you use this feature when a DVD is playing, the player will stop the play mode before switching off.

  • Page 75: Remote Back Light

    Remote Back Light When you press any button on the remote all the buttons light for a few seconds. You can change the strength of this light here. The default backlighting mode is MID, MAX is the strongest. MID is slightly weaker. There's also the option to switch off backlighting altogether.

  • Page 76: Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands

    Using Other Functions Erasing Learned Remote Control Commands Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL...

  • Page 77: Using Other Functions

    This function allows you to listen to one sound source while you watch a different video source on your TV. The sound source is set in the normal fashion as is explained on p.45.You then alter the video input with the VIDEO SELECT button. VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor...

  • Page 78: Multi-Room

    VSX-D909S is able to change the input even though the receiver is off. MULTI-ROOM connections On the VSX-D909S, connect the IR receiver sensor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE REMOTE IN jack, then connect a separate amplifier (and speakers) and TV monitor to the MULTI-ROOM & SOURCE OUT and MONITOR OUT jacks.

  • Page 79: Multi-Room Set Up

    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 receiv- er) choose FIXED for the VOLUME LEVEL setting.
  • Page 80 Using Other Functions Using the front panel with the MULTI-ROOM system 2,4,5 MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL TUNING + STATION + DOWN « MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL If you don't turn the multi room memo function off you won't be able to turn the entire main room system off.

  • Page 81: Using The Remote Control With The Multi-Room System

    Using the remote control with the MULTI-ROOM system Î SETUP S0URCE RECEIVER MULTI SYSTEM OPERATION DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL TUNER TVCONT TAPE1 CLASS BAND DIRECT ACCESS ¶ TUNING STATION ¡ ¢ DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU CHANNEL GUIDE EXIT ENTER DISC TV VOL...

  • Page 82: The Pioneer Sr System: Operating Other Pioneer Components

    The PIONEER SR System: Operating other PIONEER components Connecting an optional control cord allows you to operate other PIONEER components simply by pointing the receiver's remote control at the remote sensor on the front panel of the receiver. The receiver then sends the remote control signals to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.

  • Page 83: 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 84: Preset Code List

    Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving Preset Code List Device Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI 000, 008 PIONEER SONY 105, 106 PANASONIC KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI PIONEER 100, 111 201(SAT), 203(SAT) SONY 202(SAT) ECHOSTAR 205(SAT) PIONEER 200(SAT), 207(DTV) ORION 445, 446, 424...

  • Page 85: 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. Symptom The power does not turn ON.
  • Page 86 Techno Tidbits & 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.
  • Page 87 Symptom You can't get DIGITAL to come up when using the SIGNAL SELECT button. The Dolby Digital / DTS indicator doesn't light up even when playing a Dolby Digital / DTS source. If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.

  • Page 88: Maintenance Of External Surfaces

    Check the power cord once in a while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement. We Want You Listening For A...

  • Page 89: Specifications

    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 92 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.

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