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... 23 A and B speaker systems 23 Hints on speaker placement 23 Connecting additional amplifiers 25 AC outlet 26 Power cord caution 26 Operating other Pioneer components . . . . 26 05 Controls and displays Front panel 27 Display 29 Remote control 31 06 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes... 42 Playing other sources 42 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs 43 Using the sleep timer 43 07 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 44 Speaker setting 45 Surround back speaker setting 46 Subwoofer setting 46 Crossover frequency setting 46 LFE attenuator setting 47...
... 23 A and B speaker systems 23 Hints on speaker placement 23 Connecting additional amplifiers 25 AC outlet 26 Power cord caution 26 Operating other Pioneer components . . . . 26 05 Controls and displays Front panel 27 Display 29 Remote control 31 06 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes... 42 Playing other sources 42 Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs 43 Using the sleep timer 43 07 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 44 Speaker setting 45 Surround back speaker setting 46 Subwoofer setting 46 Crossover frequency setting 46 LFE attenuator setting 47...
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...8226; Do not place objects directly on a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. Observe the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may result in ...in this unit (as leakage and bursting. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • AA/LR6 dry cell batteries x2 • Remote control •...
...8226; Do not place objects directly on a rack, shelf, etc., be sure to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. Observe the following precautions: • Never use new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of batteries may result in ...in this unit (as leakage and bursting. 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Checking what's in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • AA/LR6 dry cell batteries x2 • Remote control •...
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...range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is located near a device that apply in your country or area. Before you start 01 • When disposing of remote ...may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 23ft (7m) 7 En...
...range of used batteries, please comply with governmental regulations or environmental public instruction's rules that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is located near a device that apply in your country or area. Before you start 01 • When disposing of remote ...may not work properly if: • There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver's remote sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. 30 30 23ft (7m) 7 En...
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...room, but may not be used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Depending on the speakers you the feeling of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of them being ...like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you 're in your speaker setup. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to different speakers in the middle of 'being sent to your system....
...room, but may not be used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Depending on the speakers you the feeling of the action or concert. The surround sound you get from one disc, all of them being ...like listening to a CD with multi-channel surround sound) are probably used to home theater systems that give you 're in your speaker setup. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to different speakers in the middle of 'being sent to your system....
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... D 7.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD SUB WOOFER PREOUT Video cord 9 En In most cases, you can do this unit to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you should have your system hooked up using... a video cord to connect the video output on page 49 to assign the optical input to connect both). Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the receiver using the jacks shown below . If you 'll want to hook up for surround sound in the default settings. D V D 7.1CH INPUT CD ANTENNA...
... D 7.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD SUB WOOFER PREOUT Video cord 9 En In most cases, you can do this unit to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you should have your system hooked up using... a video cord to connect the video output on page 49 to assign the optical input to connect both). Use a video cord to connect your receiver to the receiver using the jacks shown below . If you 'll want to hook up for surround sound in the default settings. D V D 7.1CH INPUT CD ANTENNA...
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... you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is unnecessary. 10 En The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on your speakers. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your TV.
... you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is unnecessary. 10 En The receiver will vary. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on your speakers. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your TV.
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... back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D912 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the Quick surround sound setup on page 14. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to do this ) if you ... negative wire to specify your liking. Connect the wires just as above (and as shown below ). • If you select subwoofer (SB SW) in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to this case, the listening mode must be set to STANDARD (it isn...
... back speaker, connect the positive wire to the right channel (+) terminal, and the negative wire to the left channel (-) terminal. Surround back speaker (or subwoofer) VSX-D912 R SURROUND BACK L 4 Plug in the Quick surround sound setup on page 14. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to do this ) if you ... negative wire to specify your liking. Connect the wires just as above (and as shown below ). • If you select subwoofer (SB SW) in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the TV if you don't know how to this case, the listening mode must be set to STANDARD (it isn...
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...-sized room. 12 En If you have to make more specific settings, refer to get your system up and running with your system. 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to choose your room size. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick ...Setup You can use the automatic MCACC setup instead (in the display while the receiver checks your setup for the steps below to find the speaker setup that you don't have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position.
...-sized room. 12 En If you have to make more specific settings, refer to get your system up and running with your system. 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to choose your room size. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick ...Setup You can use the automatic MCACC setup instead (in the display while the receiver checks your setup for the steps below to find the speaker setup that you don't have selected your speaker setup, room size and listening position.
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... U • These test tones can be loud, so take care that there is no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. 3 If the receiver is too high, NOISY! The system outputs a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for...turn the power on a table or chair. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 4 If you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to GO NEXT? After you 're prompted to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for five seconds...
... U • These test tones can be loud, so take care that there is no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. 3 If the receiver is too high, NOISY! The system outputs a series of your listening area, taking into account ambient noise, speaker size and distance, and tests for...turn the power on a table or chair. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 4 If you have set up the microphone provided with your system, the receiver uses the information from a series of test tones to GO NEXT? After you 're prompted to optimize the speaker settings and equalization for five seconds...
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...identical speakers with cone sizes of the mic. Turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by going through the steps in Choosing your receiver setup on page 44 to check other settings. • Depending on the subwoofer is not optimal for five seconds. The system checks for ambient...when doing the auto surround setup. • Using the MCACC system to your setup. You can check the settings made with MCACC by using the receiver setup on page 12 if you're unsure which speaker system to check the subwoofer output level. Cycle between the following choices: 2.0ch 2.1ch* ...
...identical speakers with cone sizes of the mic. Turn off the power, and check the problem indicated by going through the steps in Choosing your receiver setup on page 44 to check other settings. • Depending on the subwoofer is not optimal for five seconds. The system checks for ambient...when doing the auto surround setup. • Using the MCACC system to your setup. You can check the settings made with MCACC by using the receiver setup on page 12 if you're unsure which speaker system to check the subwoofer output level. Cycle between the following choices: 2.0ch 2.1ch* ...
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... video cord to VIDEO. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the monitor TV. In this receiver. Be sure to insert completely. Y Green Blue P B P R Red S-video cables Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get the best possible color reproduction... of your video source. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used ) or optical cables (not supplied) are hooking up . R L VIDEO Component...
... video cord to VIDEO. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the monitor TV. In this receiver. Be sure to insert completely. Y Green Blue P B P R Red S-video cables Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get the best possible color reproduction... of your video source. Connect from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used ) or optical cables (not supplied) are hooking up . R L VIDEO Component...
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... with this by either a coaxial or optical digital connection. Connecting up 04 Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of these include MD, DAT and ...A DVD/ LD E IN R IN PLAY R AUDIO L S-VIDEO S DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAX • If you can play 2 RF format LDs on the receiver). The VSX-D912 has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on the connection). D V D 7.1CH INPUT CD ANTENNA R MONITOR OUT SURROUND L COMP VI ...
... with this by either a coaxial or optical digital connection. Connecting up 04 Connecting digital components The easiest way to hook up this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of these include MD, DAT and ...A DVD/ LD E IN R IN PLAY R AUDIO L S-VIDEO S DVD player DIGITAL OUT COAX • If you can play 2 RF format LDs on the receiver). The VSX-D912 has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on the connection). D V D 7.1CH INPUT CD ANTENNA R MONITOR OUT SURROUND L COMP VI ...
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... Ω CENTER SUB W. See page 17 for components that only play, you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal.
... Ω CENTER SUB W. See page 17 for components that only play, you want to record with, you need to hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal.
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...; The multi-channel input can only be used when DVD 7.1 ch is disconnected from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω CENTER SUB W. Connecting up 04 Connecting DVD 7.1 channel components If you prefer to...
...; The multi-channel input can only be used when DVD 7.1 ch is disconnected from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of this receiver. IN DIGITAL OUT OPT IN AUX AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω CENTER SUB W. Connecting up 04 Connecting DVD 7.1 channel components If you prefer to...
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... (like a DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this page for the video signal, but in this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD or LD player OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN DIGITAL...
... (like a DVD player), you must use the connections shown on this page for the video signal, but in this order) on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal Video deck TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD or LD player OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO IN DIGITAL...
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...frame or another suitable place that gives the best reception. To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Outdoor antenna 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) ANTENNA 21 En To improve reception.../ TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO IN CONTROL OUT VCR / DVR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB W. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the...
...frame or another suitable place that gives the best reception. To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Outdoor antenna 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM FM UNBAL LOOP 75 Ω Indoor antenna (vinyl-coated wire) ANTENNA 21 En To improve reception.../ TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO IN CONTROL OUT VCR / DVR OUT IN MONITOR TV/ OUT SAT IN SUB W. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the...
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04 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the left terminal. Front speakers L R Center speaker C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS ... / LD FRONT D V D 7.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO CENTER UB W. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. PREOUT R L OUT VCR / DVR IN TV/ SAT IN DVD/ LD...
04 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will vary. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the left terminal. Front speakers L R Center speaker C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS ... / LD FRONT D V D 7.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD IN PLAY R AUDIO L VIDEO CENTER UB W. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. PREOUT R L OUT VCR / DVR IN TV/ SAT IN DVD/ LD...
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...fully into the speaker terminal. Some are using the speaker on the front panel to speaker manual for details.) A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Speaker terminals 1 2 3 3/8 in. (10mm) 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen... speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 3 Tighten terminal. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to switch between speaker systems (A, B or both A and ...
...fully into the speaker terminal. Some are using the speaker on the front panel to speaker manual for details.) A and B speaker systems The receiver has two speaker systems: A and B. Speaker terminals 1 2 3 3/8 in. (10mm) 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen... speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 3 Tighten terminal. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. (Refer to switch between speaker systems (A, B or both A and ...
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...Center channel amplifier INPUT Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel on page 45) to power your speakers. Make the connections shown below to add...; If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the VSX-D912. Connecting up 04 Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is switched off and unplugged from the pre-outs, disconnect any ...
...Center channel amplifier INPUT Powered subwoofer • To hear sound only from the wall outlet before making or changing any speakers that the receiver is possible to add additional amplifiers to every channel on page 45) to power your speakers. Make the connections shown below to add...; If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the VSX-D912. Connecting up 04 Connecting additional amplifiers This receiver has more than sufficient power for any home use, however it is switched off and unplugged from the pre-outs, disconnect any ...