Pioneer VSX-909RDS-G User Manual

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Proper speaker placement is essential to realize the best sound from your system. The diagram and tips given
here are just a rough guide; be sure to read the instructions that come with your speakers.

• Install the left and right front speakers at equal distances from the TV.
• When installing speakers near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent

possible interference such as distortion in the color of the TV screen. If you do not have magnetically
shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV screen, place the speakers farther away from the TV.

• Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at

the TV screen.

CAUTION:
When installing the center speaker on top of the TV, be sure to secure it with tape or some other
suitable means. Otherwise, the speaker may fall from the TV due to external shocks such as
earthquakes, and it may lead to endangering those nearby or damaging the speaker.

• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly above ear level.
• It may be difficult to obtain a cohesive surround effect if the surround speakers are installed farther

away from the listening position than the front and center speakers.

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 raise them off the floor.

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You can change the speaker impedance to suit the kind of speakers you have in your home system. We
recommend, however, using speakers with an impedance of 8 

Ω

-16 

Ω

 (the default setting). If you are using 6 

Ω

−

less than 8 

Ω

 impedance speakers, you need to change the impedance setting.

Before operating the receiver, be sure to press the main power button
on the front panel to turn the power ON (

_).

Choose the impedance setting by pressing the SPEAKERS button
again. You can choose the 8

Ω

-16

Ω

 setting or the 6

Ω

-8

Ω

 setting.

To check which impedance setting
to hold down the SPEAKERS button
for 2-3 seconds. You'll get a display
like these telling you the speaker
impedance setting.

(This display indicates a 6

Ω

-

less than 8

Ω

 impedance

setting.)

(This display indicates an 8

Ω

-

16

Ω

  impedance setting.)

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— OFF  _ ON

STANDBY/ON

SPEAKERS