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... can use a regular RCA stereo cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have one type of the manual. PCM/ 2/ IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord optical cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO..., use regular RCA stereo cords), and your DVD player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it 's easiest to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which you need the proper cable.
... can use a regular RCA stereo cord or the specially-made coaxial cords, they have one type of the manual. PCM/ 2/ IN 1 IN 2 IN 3 IN 4 IN 5 DTS DIGITAL AUDIO DVD / LD IN VIDEO VIDEO S2 VIDEO IN RL RCA video cord RCA stereo cord optical cord VIDEO VIDEO OUT ANALOG STEREO..., use regular RCA stereo cords), and your DVD player has a coaxial terminal (not a PCM-only output) for the audio out hook it 's easiest to use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which you need the proper cable.
Owner's Manual
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...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. In addition, one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in one button can be used for the same button in power amplifiers, with Pioneer...capability of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats This receiver has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources... up eight discrete channels of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-D909S receiver is able to handle cutting...
...Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992 - 1997 Dolby Laboratories. In addition, one receiver afford the listener a new surround sound experience in one button can be used for the same button in power amplifiers, with Pioneer...capability of Next Generation Digital Source Film Formats This receiver has the ability to decode Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic and DTS (Digital Theater Systems) sources... up eight discrete channels of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. Features Multi Channel Stereophonic Concept The VSX-D909S receiver is able to handle cutting...
Owner's Manual
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...Setting Up for Surround Sound 29 Basic Playback 41 Sound Modes 41 Selecting a Sound Mode 44 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 45 Playing Stereo Sources 46 Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input 47 Reducing Noise During Playback 48 Listening in Midnight Mode 49 Listening the Loudness Mode 49 Adjusting Bass... Remote Control Commands ........ 76 Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes ... 76 Video Select 77 Multi-Room 78 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 83 Dolby Digital 83 DTS 84 Preset Code List 84 Troubleshooting 85 Specifications 89 OPERATION 9
...Setting Up for Surround Sound 29 Basic Playback 41 Sound Modes 41 Selecting a Sound Mode 44 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 45 Playing Stereo Sources 46 Switching Analog and Digital Signal Input 47 Reducing Noise During Playback 48 Listening in Midnight Mode 49 Listening the Loudness Mode 49 Adjusting Bass... Remote Control Commands ........ 76 Erasing All Learned Commands and Preset Codes ... 76 Video Select 77 Multi-Room 78 Techno Tidbits & Problem-solving ... 83 Dolby Digital 83 DTS 84 Preset Code List 84 Troubleshooting 85 Specifications 89 OPERATION 9
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...placed, noise may occur during playback of your digital components to L (left). These are all analog connections and your digital equipment with you only need to hook up your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound features you want to hook up... your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 12 See p.13 & 14 for components that for components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) ...
...placed, noise may occur during playback of your digital components to L (left). These are all analog connections and your digital equipment with you only need to hook up your analog audio components (turntable, cassette deck) use DTS or Dolby Digital surround sound features you want to hook up... your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the receiver. 12 See p.13 & 14 for components that for components you want to record to/from digital components (like a turntable) ...
Owner's Manual
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... Assignment" (see.p.14) below left in order to do this. When you use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which may be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are at the heart of home theater you don't need to the optical input on ...the receiver). The quality of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you connect this to make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of matching like with this unit. The VSX-D909S has two coaxial and three optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the component to make recording from...
... Assignment" (see.p.14) below left in order to do this. When you use Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks which may be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are at the heart of home theater you don't need to the optical input on ...the receiver). The quality of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you connect this to make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of matching like with this unit. The VSX-D909S has two coaxial and three optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the component to make recording from...
Owner's Manual
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...video hook ups, you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to select component video output on the back of connections to use Dolby Digital/DTS you hook up your DVD/LD player using component video connections be able to hook up your DVD components with S-video connections. ... REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL PCM/ 2/ DTS DIGITAL R DVD/LD player (not a PCM-only output) If you must also hook up your TV with analog audio connections as shown below ). memo If your...
...video hook ups, you could use S-video cords (not supplied) to select component video output on the back of connections to use Dolby Digital/DTS you hook up your DVD/LD player using component video connections be able to hook up your DVD components with S-video connections. ... REMOTE IN L MULTI-ROOM CONTROL & SOURCE R SURROUND L (Single) BACK PRE OUT VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y L PB S-VIDEO PR ANALOG STEREO L DIGITAL PCM/ 2/ DTS DIGITAL R DVD/LD player (not a PCM-only output) If you must also hook up your TV with analog audio connections as shown below ). memo If your...
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PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of the receiver. Simply connect the speakers you only have in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in the manner described below ....SURROUND BACK speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to these channels you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the VSX-D909S, as shown in . (10 mm) 3 Tighten terminal. In order to be able to the active speakers so no sound will come from ...
PREPARATION Connecting Your Equipment Speakers A full complement of the receiver. Simply connect the speakers you only have in Dolby Digital or DTS incorporates these channels. These speakers add even greater realism in movie sound effects and new discs with soundtracks in the manner described below ....SURROUND BACK speakers. The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to these channels you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the VSX-D909S, as shown in . (10 mm) 3 Tighten terminal. In order to be able to the active speakers so no sound will come from ...
Owner's Manual
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.... This is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of multi channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources. Each press toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third ...only use the STANDARD mode. 22 DIGITAL - If there are explained and/or referenced here. Use to select one of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM...
.... This is in STANDBY mode. (Please note that this receiver consumes a small amount of multi channel sources, especially Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic or DTS sources. Each press toggles between DIRECT and STEREO mode. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third ...only use the STANDARD mode. 22 DIGITAL - If there are explained and/or referenced here. Use to select one of the panel. 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 VSX-D909S AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM...
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...etc. 15 Tuner indicators MONO: Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. DTS: Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. Left surround channel. Surround channel (mono). Right surround channel. Low Frequency Effects channel. 3 Analog... ATT on , this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. R - DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital. 2 PRO LOGIC: When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on the remote control to indicate the...
...etc. 15 Tuner indicators MONO: Lights when the tuner is set to receive FM broadcasts and when selected MPX mode. DTS: Lights when a source with Dolby Digital signals is played. Left surround channel. Surround channel (mono). Right surround channel. Low Frequency Effects channel. 3 Analog... ATT on , this indicator lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. R - DTS : When the 2/dts mode on the receiver is on, this indicator lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital. 2 PRO LOGIC: When the 2 /dts mode on the receiver is on the remote control to indicate the...
Owner's Manual
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... delay to power systems in different rooms. 4 Go on -screen display press SYSTEM SETUP button again. Bass Peak Level (See p.38) Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Initial Set Up Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1... DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ - + CHANNEL 123 456 7 GUIDE +10 + TV VOL - 8 0 TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + VOLUME - 4 (to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening position...
... delay to power systems in different rooms. 4 Go on -screen display press SYSTEM SETUP button again. Bass Peak Level (See p.38) Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Initial Set Up Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1... DTV ON/OFF DTV MENU 4¢ - + CHANNEL 123 456 7 GUIDE +10 + TV VOL - 8 0 TV TV CONTROL TV FUNC 9 EXIT ENTER DISC + VOLUME - 4 (to Dolby Digital sources at low volumes. Set the bass peak level as needed to prevent the ultralow bass tones from distorting the sound from your listening position...
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...this . Bass Peak Manager [Setting OK ] Bass Peak Level [- 50] [EXIT] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT ...may exceed the capabilities of the LFE channel until the test tone begins to distort. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavy ultra-low bass tones that . Initial Set Up Bass Peak Level The LFE (Low Frequency Effect)...
...this . Bass Peak Manager [Setting OK ] Bass Peak Level [- 50] [EXIT] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD MULTI-ROOM &SOURCE CONTROL PHONES S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT ...may exceed the capabilities of the LFE channel until the test tone begins to distort. If starting fresh, complete steps 1-3 in Dolby Digital or DTS program sources can produce heavy ultra-low bass tones that . Initial Set Up Bass Peak Level The LFE (Low Frequency Effect)...
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...LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS ADVANCED STANDARD 1-3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select D-RANGE CONTROL (if continuing from Bass Peak Level go to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. Dynamic Range Control Select Mode [OFF] (For Dolby Digital) [EXIT] • The default setting... on page 29 if you want to change a setting before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before proceeding choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting. If you are audible and the louder ones don't get distorted or become...
...LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS ADVANCED STANDARD 1-3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Select D-RANGE CONTROL (if continuing from Bass Peak Level go to the SYSTEM SETUP MENU. Dynamic Range Control Select Mode [OFF] (For Dolby Digital) [EXIT] • The default setting... on page 29 if you want to change a setting before you can use the DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting to experiment with different Dolby Digital sources before proceeding choose a new DYNAMIC RANGE CONTROL setting. If you are audible and the louder ones don't get distorted or become...
Owner's Manual
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...the receiver. Again, try different settings with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . STANDARD modes STANDARD mode decodes Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic sources (see page 83 for film soundtracks. You will be turned on the receiver. You may need to see.... STANDARD This mode decodes Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro Logic sources with them without destroying the original sound staging. If you can think of this mode if you have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up SURROUND BACK speaker(s). Also, this is a Pioneer technology that recreates the movie...
...the receiver. Again, try different settings with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . STANDARD modes STANDARD mode decodes Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic sources (see page 83 for film soundtracks. You will be turned on the receiver. You may need to see.... STANDARD This mode decodes Dolby Digital, DTS or Dolby Pro Logic sources with them without destroying the original sound staging. If you can think of this mode if you have one SURROUND BACK speaker hooked up SURROUND BACK speaker(s). Also, this is a Pioneer technology that recreates the movie...
Owner's Manual
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... for the program source being played. The mode should be used in conjunction with DTS or Dolby Digital. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that use of DTS as well as an example) will appear after the name of all of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog...
... for the program source being played. The mode should be used in conjunction with DTS or Dolby Digital. Dialog Normalization is a Dolby Digital function that use of DTS as well as an example) will appear after the name of all of source (Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is being played. If the receiver's level does not match the average dialog...
Owner's Manual
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... switched on the above two modes will give the best results. This is 70). When using the sound modes, using the 2 (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH STEREO will be down mixed ...and the surround sound effect will appear as follows: STEREO DIRECT DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD PHONES VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT CHANNEL TONE SELECT...
... switched on the above two modes will give the best results. This is 70). When using the sound modes, using the 2 (Dolby) Digital or DTS sources. If you have SURROUND BACK speakers switched on (see p.32-33) then 7-D THEATER and 7CH STEREO will be down mixed ...and the surround sound effect will appear as follows: STEREO DIRECT DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D909S Digital Signal Processor STANDBY/ON STANDBY DSP MODE STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS SIGNAL SELECT ADVANCED STANDARD PHONES VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R MULTI CH INPUT CHANNEL TONE SELECT...
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... results. The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following instructions show you selected in USE. 3 Press the RECEIVER button to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-D909S. Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT...
... results. The FUNCTION button cycles through the sources in the following instructions show you selected in USE. 3 Press the RECEIVER button to play Dolby Digital or DTS sound sources with the VSX-D909S. Î S0URCE MULTI OPERATION USE SETUP SYSTEM OFF RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR1 VCR2 MULTI CONTROL CD MD/ TAPE1 TUNER TVCONT...
Owner's Manual
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...record and put the receiver in that function. Recording from Digital Audio Components The following operations show you how to record Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS ADVANCED STANDARD 1 1 1 First, decide the component you...'d like CDs or MDs. If you look on a digital recorder (currently these connections. Press...
...record and put the receiver in that function. Recording from Digital Audio Components The following operations show you how to record Dolby Digital/DTS soundtracks. SIGNAL SELECT MIDNIGHT LIGHT MULTI CH INPUT DSP STEREO/ DIRECT /DTS ADVANCED STANDARD 1 1 1 First, decide the component you...'d like CDs or MDs. If you look on a digital recorder (currently these connections. Press...
Owner's Manual
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... is selected. Cause • The power plug is no problem with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. AM broadcasts • The AM antenna is something wrong with the...FRONT speakers (see p.32-33). • There is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in another component. When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS • The Dolby Digital / DTS source is poorly positioned. • Weak radio signals. Subwoofer output is connected correctly (see p.12-21). • Press MUTE on the...
... is selected. Cause • The power plug is no problem with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work. AM broadcasts • The AM antenna is something wrong with the...FRONT speakers (see p.32-33). • There is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in another component. When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS • The Dolby Digital / DTS source is poorly positioned. • Weak radio signals. Subwoofer output is connected correctly (see p.12-21). • Press MUTE on the...
Owner's Manual
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...when software with DTS is played back. The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on it. p.27). • If you are using the remote control. •The FL DIMMER button is played back. When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS format LD there... is noise audible on ANALOG. • For 2/DTS sources put the receiver in STANDARD mode (see the signal is on the soundtrack. the best results (see p....
...when software with DTS is played back. The sound is output intermittently when software with DTS is pushed. • Press FL DIMMER on it. p.27). • If you are using the remote control. •The FL DIMMER button is played back. When playing a Dolby Digital / DTS format LD there... is noise audible on ANALOG. • For 2/DTS sources put the receiver in STANDARD mode (see the signal is on the soundtrack. the best results (see p....
Owner's Manual
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...; The player is paused or stopped. • There is a mistake in the player settings for audio output. • Although it's a Dolby Digital / DTS source there is a possibility the present track is not Dolby Digital / DTS. • Play the source. • Fix the audio settings (check the manual that came with your DVD player. • There is...
...; The player is paused or stopped. • There is a mistake in the player settings for audio output. • Although it's a Dolby Digital / DTS source there is a possibility the present track is not Dolby Digital / DTS. • Play the source. • Fix the audio settings (check the manual that came with your DVD player. • There is...