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PIONEER CORPORATION 4-1, Meguro 1-chome, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-8654, Japan PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE, INC. P.O. Box 1760, Long Beach, CA 90801-1760, U.S.A. PIONEER ELECTRONIC (EUROPE) N.V. Haven 1087, Keetberglaan 1, 9120 Melsele, Belgium PIONEER ELECTRONICS ASIACENTRE PTE. LTD. 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 PIONEER CORPORATION 1999 T –...
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VSX-D938TX 1. CONTRAST OF MISCELLANEOUS PARTS NOTES: Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List. mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation.
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VSX-D938TX Part No. Ref. No. Mark Symbol and Description VSX-908RDS-G VSX-D938TX VSX-D938TX Remarks P5-72 Screw BBT30P100FCC BBT30P100FZK BBT30P100FZK P5-75 Screw IBZ30P100FCC IBZ30P100FCC Not used P5-78 AC Socket 3P AKP-502 AKP-502 Not used P5-79 Caution Label ARW7036 ARW7036 Not used P5-80 Fuse Holder Not used VKR1003...
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VSX-D938TX SP/PS ASSY AWX7449 and AWX7359 are constructed the same except for the following : Part No. Mark Symbol and Description Remarks AWX7359 AWX7449 IC3001 AEK7007 Not used Q3501, Q3502 DTA124ES Not used Q3503 2SC4793 Not used Q3504 2SC2235 Not used D3501, D3502 S5688G Not used...
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VSX-D938TX PRIMARY ASSY AWX7429 and AWX7345 are constructed the same except for the following : Part No. Mark Symbol and Description Remarks AWX7345 AWX7429 C6002, C6003 (10000pF/AC250V) ACE7014 ACG7020 C6006 CEAT221M25 CEAT470M25 L6003, L6004 ATX1012 Not used RY6001 POWER RELAY ASR1044 ASR7022 T6001...
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VSX-D938TX 3. SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM Note : When ordering service parts, be sure to refer to "EXPLODED VIEWS and PARTS LIST" or "PCB PARTS LIST" 3.1 MAIN CONTROL, PRIMARY and TRANS 1/LB ASSYS 3/3F MAIN CONTROL ASSY (HL TYPE : AWX7465) (LB TYPE : AWX7428) ∗1 ∗1...
The use of a substitute replacement component which does Leakage 0.5mA current Device not have the same safety characteristics as the PIONEER tester under recommended replacement one, shown in the parts list in test this Service Manual, may create shock, fire, or other hazards.
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 2. EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST • NOTES: Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List. • mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G (1) EXTERIOR PARTS LIST Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. • • • • • • • • • • EXTERNAL IN Assy AWX7413 Cushion 55 PNM1316 A-PINJACK Assy AWX7412 Frame 26 ANG7238 CONNECTION Assy AWX7347 Insulator PNW2766...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-908RDS/HY/EW, HY/GR, HV and VSX-908RDS-G/HY are constructed the same except for the following : Part No. Mark No. Symbol and Description VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS Remarks /HY/EW /HY/GR -G/HY PRIMARY Assy AWX7345 AWX7345 AWX7454 AWX7345 AC Power Cord ADG7029 ADG7029...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 2.3 HEAT SINK SECTION (1) HEAT SINK SECTION PARTS LIST Mark No. Description Part No. C-AMP N Assy AWX7318 C-AMP-P Assy AWX7317 OUTPUT-SL Assy AWX7322 OUTPUT-FL Assy AWX7319 OUTPUT-C Assy AWX7321 OUTPUT-FR Assy AWX7320 OUTPUT-SR Assy AWX7323 VL-TERMINAL Assy AWX7324 Heat Sink ANH7102...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 2.4 FRONT PANEL SECTION (1) FRONT PANEL SECTION PARTS LIST Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. 1 H. PHONE/F. VIDEO Assy AWX7342 LED Lens PNW2019 2 DISPLAY Assy AWX7414 Name Plate See Contrast table (2) 3 ROTARY ENCODER Assy AWX7405 Ring Spacer D5...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G (2) CONTRAST TABLE VSX-908RDS/HY/EW, HY/GR, HV and VSX-908RDS-G/HY are constructed the same except for the following : Part No. Mark No. Symbol and Description VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS VSX-908RDS Remarks /HY/EW /HY/GR -G/HY Door Hinge 26 L AMR7252 AMR7252 AMR7252 Not used Door Hinge D10 L...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Note : When ordering service parts, be sure to refer to "EXPLODED VIEWS and PARTS LIST" or "PCB PARTS LIST". • CAUTION : Heatsink's DC level is equal to +B or -B. Don't touch them or you will be electricary shocked. H.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G CONNECTION ASSY (AWX7347) CN1302 CN1301 CN103 CN1353 CN1351 CN101 : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (LD) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (TV) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (VCR1) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (VCR2) CN1352 : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (MD) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (PHONO)
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 3.4 MAIN CONTROL ASSY (1/3) : The power supply is shown with the marked box. CN906 52045-0545 CN7005 1SS355 1SS355 CN941 : AKB7075 JA911 : DKB1045 CN1353...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (PHONO) MAIN CONTROL ASSY : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (LD) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (TUNER) (AWX7410) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (TV) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (CD) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (VCR1) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (TAPE2) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (VCR2) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE (MR)
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 3.5 MAIN CONTROL ASSY (2/3) MAIN CONTROL ASSY (AWX7410)
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G : The power supply is shown with the marked box. : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE CN501 CN105 113 (2/3) 113 (1/3) 113 (3/3) 113 : AKB7089 Q107 - Q112 : HN1C03F...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 3.9 C-AMP-N, C-AMP-P, OUTPUT-SL, OUTPUT-FL, OUTPUT-C, OUTPUT-FR, OUTPUT-SR and VL-TERMINAL ASSYS C-AMP-N ASSY 2SC1740C (AWX7318) CN502 CN2001 CN2601 CN2501 OUTPUT-SL ASSY OUTPUT-FL ASSY (AWX7322) (AWX7319) C-AMP-P ASSY (AWX7317) F G HA HB...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE CN2541 CN2521 CN2621 OUTPUT-SR ASSY OUTPUT-C ASSY OUTPUT-FR ASSY (AWX7323) (AWX7321) (AWX7320) VL-TERMINAL ASSY (AWX7324) HC HD HE...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 3.10 TRANS 2-1, DIODE and SP/PS ASSYS CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE NO. 49102.5 MFD, BY LITTELFUSE INC. FOR IC4501, IC4502 (AEK7014). DIODE ASSY (AWX7343) TRANS 2-1 ASSY (AWX7403) R4501–R4503 : 22 C4501–C4502 : 0.033/250...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G HA HE SP/PS ASSY (AWX7359) CN3101 CN3102 CN5001 3004 CN5002 CN3003...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 3.11 REGULATOR, TRANS 1 and TRANS 2-2 ASSYS REGULATOR ASSY (AWX7310) CN5001 52147-0810 3004 CN5002 TRANS 1 ASSY 5501 (AWX7316) TRANS 2-2 ASSY (AWX7518) CAUTION : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME TYPE NO. 491.200 MFD, BY LITTELFUSE INC.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 3.17 DSP ASSY (2/5) : The power supply is shown with the marked box. DSP ASSY (AWX7272) : AUDIO SIGNAL ROUTE CN5007 CN9804 CN1250 CN9803 PCMD...
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4. PCB CONNECTION DIAGRAM NOTE FOR PCB DIAGRAMS : 1. Part numbers in PCB diagrams match those in the schematic 3. The parts mounted on this PCB include all necessary parts for diagrams. several destinations. 2. A comparison between the main parts of PCB and schematic For further information for respective destinations, be sure to diagrams is shown below.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.1 EXTERNAL IN, A-PINJACK and CONNECTION ASSYS A-PINJACK ASSY CONNECTION ASSY IC1302 IC1351 IC1303 IC1301 CN103 CN101 EXTERNAL IN ASSY (ANP7308-D) SIDE A...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.2 MAIN CONTROL ASSY CN1302 CN7005 CN701 To FM/AM TUNER UNIT CN1353 CN5003 IC101 Q991 Q272 Q114 Q271 Q113 SIDE A...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G MAIN CONTROL ASSY CN9551 CN7001 CN501 (ANP7307-B) CN5004 CN5008 CN5005 IC108 IC114 IC115 IC113...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G MAIN CONTROL ASSY Q904 Q901 IC901 Q905 Q903 Q902 IC104 IC105 IC107 IC112 SIDE B...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.5 TRANS 2-1, DIODE, TRANS 1 and TRANS 2-2 ASSYS Line Voltage Selection Line Voltage can be changed by the following modification: 1. Disconnect the AC power cord. Y6001 Y6002 2. Remove the cover. 3. Change the connection wire from TRANS 1 ASSY (Terminal No.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.7 REGULATOR, PRIMARY and P-SW ASSYS CN108 CN104 REGULATOR ASSY IC5010 IC5009 IC5006 IC5005 IC5004 P-SW ASSY AC IN (ANP7310-C) CN3003 3004 SIDE A...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G CN104 CN9801 CN920 CN901 CN9802 5501 (ANP7308-D) IC5002 IC5001 IC5003 IC5007 IC5008 PRIMARY ASSY Y6001 Y6002 NEUTRAL CN3001 AC IN LIVE (ANP7308-D) Q6001 IC6001...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.8 VIDEO ASSY VIDEO ASSY Q701 Q751 Q753 Q752 Q754 SIDE A CN905 CN804 VIDEO ASSY Q755 IC752 IC751 IC731 SIDE B IC701 (ANP7307-B)
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.9 S-VIDEO ASSY S-VIDEO ASSY Q853 Q852 IC851 Q851 SIDE A CN702 S-VIDEO ASSY IC852 IC831 IC802 Q831 Q833 Q834 IC801 SIDE B (ANP7307-B)
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 4.10 H. PHONE/F. VIDEO, DISPLAY and ROTARY ENCODER ASSYS DISPLAY ASSY H. PHONE/F. VIDEO ASSY Q7201 Q7202 Q7401 IC7401 Q7403...
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. 5. PCB PARTS LIST • NOTES: mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation. •...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. OTHERS MAIN CONTROL ASSY CN903 7P FFC CONNECTOR 52044-0745 CN902 13P FFC CONNECTOR 52044-1345 SEMICONDUCTORS CN906 5P FFC CONNECTOR 52045-0545 IC115 NJM4558LD CN105 23P FFC CONNECTOR 52045-2345 IC103, IC105 NJM4558MD CN905 26P FFC CONNECTOR...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. C7051 CKSQYB103K50 OTHERS C7401 CKSQYB472K50 CN804 21P FFC CONNECTOR 52045-2145 C7009 CKSQYB473K50 CN802, CN803 4P MINI DIN SOCKET AKP7020 C7408 CKSQYB561K50 CN801 4P MINI DIN SOCKET AKP7043 JA881, JA882 RKN1004 RESISTORS REMOTE CONTROL JACK...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Mark No. Description Part No. Mark No. Description Part No. (2) PARTS LIST FOR AWX7345 RF TERMINAL ASSY SEMICONDUCTORS CAPACITORS IC6001 NJM78M56FA Q6001 DTC143ES C1251 CKSQYB473K50 D6005–D6007 1SS133 C1250 CKSQYF473Z50 D6008 MTZJ5.1A D6001–D6004 S5688G RESISTORS All Resistors RS1/10S COILS AND FILTERS L6001 LINE FILTER...
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 6. ADJUSTMENT 6.1 IDLE CURRENT ADJUSTMENT • CAUTION : Heatsink's DC level is equal to +B or -B. Don't touch them or you will be electricary shocked. 1. Decrease the level of the Adjustment Variable resistors (VR) for the channel to be adjusted. ( Turn counterclockwise.) 2.
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 7.2 PARTS 7.2.1 IC • The information shown in the list is basic information and may not correspond exactly to that shown in the schematic diagrams. • List of IC PD5507B, PD5506A PD5507B (DISPLAY ASSY : IC7001) • Display Control IC •...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G • Pin Function Pin Name Function Pin Name Function XANTECH O XANTECH ON/OFF 51 G7 Grid output 7 KEY 2 Key scan input 2 52 G8 Grid output 8 KEY 3 Key scan input 3 53 G9 Grid output 9 KEY 4 Key scan input 4 54 G10...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G PD5506A (MAIN CONTROL ASSY : IC901) • Main Control IC • Pin Assignment (Top View) P20/BUZ02 TEMP IN P75/AN5 OSD CS /FLD00 A MUTE P74/AN4 P21/FLD01 OSD RST HCS1 P73/AN3 P22/FLD02 2279 SW1 HRST P72/AN2 P23/FLD03 2279 SW2 HMUTE P71/AN1 P24/FLD04...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G • Pin Function Pin Name Function Pin Name Function O/open (KU,J,SD), I/Fan temperature A/D Audio mute ON/OFF for sub room (MR&S, TEMP IN 41 MR MUTE input (other) MR model only) A MUTE O Audio mute ON/OFF 42 A MUTE2 Audio preout mute ON/OFF DSP CS1 O Chip select for IC9501 DSP U-COM...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G • Anode and Grid Connection F1, F2 : Filament G1 to G16 : Grid S1 to S36 : Anode D : External connect to F1 NP: No Pin NL : Lead H : Power supply grid usually (ec level = Apply Typ 35.0 VDC) IC : Internal connection...
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 7.3 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT [AXD7214 (CU-VSX162) and AXD7236 (CU-VSX165)] 7.3.1 EXPLODED VIEWS AND PARTS LIST • NOTES: Parts marked by "NSP" are generally unavailable because they are not in our Master Spare Parts List. • mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 7.3.2 PCB DIAGRAM C11 R76 R8 R13 M30622MA 8MHz T6 T7 SIDE A SIDE B...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 7.3.4 PCB PARTS LIST • NOTES: mark found on some component parts indicates the importance of the safety factor of the part. Therefore, when replacing, be sure to use parts of identical designation. • When ordering resistors, first convert resistance values into code form as shown in the following examples. Ex.1 When there are 2 effective digits (any digit apart from 0), such as 560 ohm and 47k ohm (tolerance is shown by J=5%, and K=10%).
VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 8. PANEL FACILITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS 8.1 PANEL FACILITIES Front Section All the controls on the front panel are explained and/or referenced here. To open the front panel push gently on the lower third of the panel. 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER INPUT...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G - INPUT SELECTOR dial ) CHARACTER/SEARCH button Turn to select a source component. The source indicators Press to select the character input mode, or initiate an RDS on the display shows the current component: PTY search. DVD/LD : DVD player or Laser Disc player. TV/SAT : TV tuner or satellite tuner.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Display All the display information is explained here. 5 67 SIGNAL LOUDNESS MIDNIGHT STEREO VOLUME PRO LOGIC SELECT OVER ANALOG SP DIGITAL DIGITAL RF ATT AC-3RF MONO STEREO AUTO TUNED AMFM MPEG TAPE 2 AC-3DTS MPEG 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Surround/dts ( ) mode indcators MPEG...
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Remote Control Unit 1 SOURCE These pages describe the buttons on the remote control used button to operate the receiver. Use to turn on the power of your other components after you have recalled or taught the signals to this remote control. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use these buttons to select a source and the corresponding remote operation mode.
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This button turns off components in two ways. First, when stereo mode when it’s in a different sound mode. For more pressed, it will turn off all PIONEER components. Secondly, any component that has programmed into the SYSTEM information on the sound modes.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Audio Components Connections Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. 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.
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G 8.2 SPECIFICATIONS Amplifier Section FM Tuner Section Frequency Range .......... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz Continuous Power Output (STEREO MODE) Usable Sensitivity ....... Mono: 15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω) FRONT ...... 110 W + 110 W (DIN 1 kHz, THD 1 %, 8Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ........
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VSX-908RDS, VSX-908RDS-G Accessories Remote control unit (CU-VSX162 : AXD7214) FM wire antenna AM loop antenna “AA” IEC LR6 batteries x 2 VSX-908RDS (ADH7010) (ATB7009) (CU-VSX165 : AXD7236) VSX-908RDS-G...