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Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-D938TXVSX-D908TXVSX-D908TX-G

10Connecting Your EquipmentUNSWITCHED100W MAXDIGITALINOUTOUTINININVCR2CONTROLVCR1PHONOTV/SATINTOMONITORTVDVD/LDINVIDEOOUTFRONTSPEAKERSSEE INSTRUCTION

11Connecting Your EquipmentPREPARATIONExample of connection using a DVD/LD or LD playerVSX-D938TX model:Make sure you connect your DVD/LD or LD player

12Connecting Your EquipmentExternal Decoder InputIn some cases you may need an external decoder to play special analog or DVD sources. If you find you

13Connecting Your EquipmentPREPARATIONFMANTENNAFM UNBAL75ΩAM LOOPANTENNAFM UNBAL75ΩFMANTENNAAM LOOPANTENNAGNDGNDFM UNBAL75ΩFMANTENNAAM LOOPANTENNA5~6

14Connecting Your EquipmentSpeakersA full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home set up will vary. Simplyconnect the

15Connecting Your EquipmentPREPARATIONFirst turn the receiver off, then press the power buttonwhile holding down the SPEAKERS button.Choose the impeda

16Connecting Your EquipmentSpeaker placementIf you have a multiple speaker arrangement the placement of the speakers is extremely important. To achiev

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18DisplayAll the display information is explained and/or referenced here.1 SIGNAL SELECT indicatorsLight to indicate the type of input signal assigned

19Displays and ControlsPREPARATION- Program Format indicatorWhen a Dolby Digital or DTS signal is input, hefollowing indicators light to show the chan

2IMPORTANTThe lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,within an equilateral triangle, is intended toalert the user to the presence of uninsulated"d

20Displays and ControlsFront Panel (VSX-D938TX)All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel, push

21Displays and ControlsPREPARATION= MASTER VOLUMEAdjusts the overall receiver volume.~ EXTERNAL DECODER IN (See p.47)Use to hook up an external compon

22Displays and ControlsFront Panel (VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G)All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front pa

23Displays and ControlsPREPARATION= EXTERNAL DECODER IN button (Seep.47)Use to hook up an external component that candecode other types of signals and

24Displays and ControlsRemote Control1 SOURCE button (See p.58-65)Use to turn on the power of your othercomponents after you have recalled or taught

25Displays and ControlsPREPARATION8 SYSTEM SETUP buttonUse to set up the speaker and sound systems.For more information, see “Surround SoundSetup” on

26On Screen DisplayThere are a number of possible ways to hook up the receiver to your video components like a DVD player andhook up to your receiver

27Surround Sound Set UpSETUPSetting Up for Surround SoundTo ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operatio

28Surround Sound Set Up3Press the 5 or ∞ arrow buttons to move the cursor tothe mode you want. Then press ENTER.In each mode, the current settings are

29Surround Sound Set UpSETUPSpeaker settingThe following steps show you how to specify the type of speakers you connected. Use the 5¥∞ and 2¥3 arrowbu

3CHANNEL STEP SETTING (VSX-D908TX/D908TX-Gonly)The unit has been factory preset to the channel allocation value for the area in which it is to be sold

30Surround Sound Set Up3Specify the type of speakers you connected. See theexplanations below for the meaning of each size.1 Press 2 or 3 to move the

31Surround Sound Set UpSETUPChannel delayAdding a slight delay to some speakers is necessary to achieve a surround sound effect. You need to figure ou

32Surround Sound Set UpChannel levelThe following steps show you how to balance the sound output level of your speakers. Proper speaker balanceis esse

33Surround Sound Set UpSETUP3After selecting SETTING START with the button pressENTER. The TEST TONE will be output.These settings will be displayed o

34Surround Sound Set UpCrossover networkThe following steps show you how to adjust the crossover network. The crossover network is the frequency atwhi

35Surround Sound Set UpSETUPBass peak level managerThe LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel in Dolby Digital, DTS and MPEG audio (VSX-D938TX only) progr

36Surround Sound Set UpD-range controlThis feature makes it possible to enjoy full surround sound effects on Dolby Digital sources even at lowvolumes.

37Surround Sound Set UpSETUPDigital-in selectIn order to be able to use your digital equipment properly, you need to assign digital inputs for each of

38Playing Sources with Stereo SoundThe following instructions show you how to play audio or audio-visual stereo sources with the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D90

39Basic PlaybackOPERATIONSound ModesThe six sound modes on the VSX-D938TX (The five sound modes on the VSX-D908TX/D908TX-G) are explainedhere. These c

4FeaturesMPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) decoder equipped (VSX-D938TX only)Playback of DVD and other media recorded in MPEG audio is possible.The

40Basic PlaybackDSP modesThe DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of differentsonic environmen

41Basic PlaybackOPERATIONSelecting a Sound ModeTo ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Set

42Basic PlaybackPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundThe following instructions show you how to play Dolby Digital, DTS sound MPEG Audio (VS

43Basic PlaybackOPERATIONUsing MPEG audio discs (VSX-D938TX only)The VSX-D938TX can decode a variety of different types of audio formats for DVDs and

44Basic PlaybackSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL signal inputThis switch moves the input fed to the receiver between analog, digital and AC-3 RF sources. You

45Basic PlaybackOPERATIONReducing noise during playback (DIGITAL NR function)To reduce extraneous noise switch on DIGITAL NR. This noise reduction can

46Basic PlaybackListening in MIDNIGHT LISTENING modeThis feature makes it possible to get excellent surround sound effects even when listening at low

47Basic PlaybackOPERATIONExternal decoder playback (front panel only)This feature allows you to connect an external decoder to enjoy certain types of

48Basic PlaybackAdjusting bass and treble (tone control) (front panel only)Use BASS (–/+) or TREBLE (–/+) to adjust the low and high frequencies (the

49Basic PlaybackOPERATIONAdjusting the brightness of the display (front panel only)Use the FL DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the fluorescen

5Table of ContentsBefore You Start ... 6Checking the Supplied

50Automatic and Manual TuningThe following steps show you how to tune in FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual (step) tuni

51Using the TunerOPERATIONDirect Access TuningThe following steps show you how to tune directly to a specific frequency using the remote control.1Pres

52Using the TunerMemorizing Frequently Used StationsThe following steps show you how to memorize up to 30 radio stations in 3 classes (each holding 10

53Using the TunerOPERATIONRecalling Memorized StationsUsing the remote control1Press TUNER.This selects the TUNER function on the receiver and sets th

54Setting Up the Remote Control to Control OtherComponentsIn addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other

55Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION4Press MULTI CONTROL for the component you wantto control.The selected button lights steadily and the fir

56Remote Control of Other ComponentsLearning mode: Programming signals from other remote controlsIf preset codes are not available for your component(

57Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATION5Press the button to be programmed.The MULTI CONTROL button lights steadily.• The TV POWER, TV FUNC and T

58Remote Control of Other ComponentsRemote Controlling Other ComponentsDVD or LD player operations• The following operations are available from the re

59Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONVCR and DVD video recorder operations• The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote

6Checking the Supplied AccessoriesPlease check that you have received all of the following supplied accessories.FM wire antennaHow to Use This ManualT

60Remote Control of Other ComponentsCD player operations• The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program

61Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONMD operations• The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you progra

62Remote Control of Other ComponentsSTB (Satellite Tuner) operations• The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after

63Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONSTB (DTV) operations• The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you

64Remote Control of Other ComponentsTV operations• The following operations are available from the receiver’s remote control after you program your TV

65Remote Control of Other ComponentsOPERATIONCassette deck operationsYou can use this remote control to control most cassete decks, though with some m

66Recording from Audio ComponentsThe following explanations show you how to record an analog audio signal with the component you connectedto the MD/TA

67Using Other FunctionsOPERATIONRecording from Digital Audio ComponentsThe following explanations show you how to record digital audio. Using this met

68Using Other FunctionsRecording from Video ComponentsThe following operations show you how to record audio and video to the video tape recorder conne

69Using Other FunctionsOPERATIONMulti OperationsMulti operations allow you to tell the receiver and your other components to do a number of things wit

7PREPARATIONBefore You StartOperating range of remotecontrol unitThe area in which you can use the remote control tooperate the VSX-D938TX/D908TX/D908

70Using Other Functions5Press the operation, for example TV (POWER), youwant to input.6Repeat steps 4 and 5 to input MULTI OPERATIONS forthe compone

71Using Other FunctionsOPERATIONSystem OFFThe SYSTEM OFF feature allows you to tell the receiver and your other components to stop and turn off withth

72Using Other FunctionsSetting Up the Direct FunctionThe direct function is designed in case you have an external video source connected to your TV (a

73Using Other FunctionsOPERATIONRemote back lightThis function is useful for using the unit in a dark room.1Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 5.The

74Using Other FunctionsResetting the Remote ControlThe following operations allow you to erase the settings stored in the remote control.Erasing the m

75Using Other FunctionsOPERATION Erasing the learned remote control commands1Press and hold both REMOTE SETUP and 9 for morethan 3 seconds.The MULTI C

765.1 channel digitalsurround track4 channel analogsound track (Matrix)DolbyDigitalencodingDolby Digital for movie filmsVideoDolby DigitalDolby Digita

77Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingDTSDTS has been adopted as a sound recording format in the latest movie theaters since the release of “JURASSICPAR

78Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingTHXTHX is a Lucasfilm, Ltd. program dedicated tomaximum accuracy in movie presentation. Moviesound tracks are reco

79Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingPreset Code ListVSX-D938TXDeviceDVDLDSATTUNERVCRManufacturerTOSHIBASONYPANASONICJVCSAMSUNGSHARPAKAIRCAPIONEERDENON

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80Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingVSX-D938TXDeviceVCRTAPEManufacturerPERDIOPHONOLAPORTLANDPROLINEPYEQUELLERADIOLAREXROADSTARSABASAISHOSALORASANSUISB

81Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingVSX-D938TXDeviceTVManufacturerSANYOTHOMSONFERGUSONNOKIAMITSUBISHISCHNEIDERGOLDSTARBLAUPUNKTNORDMENDERADIOLAJVCDAEW

82Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingVSX-D938TXDeviceTVManufacturerNEINIKKAINOBLIKOOCEANICOSAKIOSOOSUMEOTTO VERSANDPALLADIUMPANAMAPATHO CINEMAPAUSAPHIL

83Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingVSX-D908TX/D908TX-GDeviceDVDLDSATVCRTAPEManufacturerTOSHIBASONYPANASONICJVCSAMSUNGSHARPAKAIRCAPIONEERSONYPANASONIC

84Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingTroubleshootingIncorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is so

85Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingSymptomNo sound from surround or centerspeakers.Sound is produced from somecomponents, but not from digitalcompone

86Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingSpecificationsFM Tuner SectionFrequency Range ... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHzUsable Sensitivity...

87Techno Tidbits and Problem-solvingFM Tuner SectionFrequency Range ... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHzUsable Sensitivity... Mono: 13.2 d

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