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1. VSX D509S Nw AM LOOP O R fi z aie TOO m PORRU BTS vi IHOA OO Qs Es ET PROCODER aea aans Lao 0020 She aff PREOUT IN B ung WUORO EDS It i OA O e e t UTPUT 4 REC PLA Tt i R R CD recorder D pl fi N m Audio cords Use audio cords not supplied to connect the audio components R we l Connect red plugs to R right and white plugs to L left SS 5 Be sure to insert completely a A Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is placed noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver If you experience noise move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 5 1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5 1 channel audio output formats Connections can be made from a DVD player multi channel decoder equipped with 5 1 analog outputs to the 5 1 analog inputs on this unit Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections XL CONTROL COAX OPTI OPT2 OPT DiaraL Pow on o7s DL N FRONT SPEAKERS SPEAKERS yg fot B R L RIL B
2. S output jacks AC outlet switched 100 W 0 8 A max VSX D509S AC OUTLET Components equipped with 5 1 channel analog The 5 1 channel input can only be used when DVD 5 1 CH is selected Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver s POWER switch Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W 0 8 A Do not connect a heater TV etc the wall socket when not in regular use e g on vacation e Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as heaters irons or television sets to this AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk This can also cause the receiver to malfunction memo e This unit should be disconnnected by removing the power plug from EAE AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0 8A MAX CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT S AC OUTLET 10 Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below Regarding digital video components like a DVD player you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Digital source you should hook up their audio to a digital input see the next page It is also a good idea to hook up your digital components with analog audio connec
3. Powered sub woofer Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to the AC power source When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV In this case the center speaker shown is unnecessary Connecting Your Equipment a i N E Speaker terminals Twist exposed wire Loosen speaker Tighten terminal strands together terminal and insert exposed wire 1 2 inches Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the vr receiver Twist around 1 2 inch of bare wire strands together Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire Pa Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure IA Ne 2 Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind Some are designed to be floorstanding while others should be placed on stands to sound their best Some should be placed near a wall others should be placed away from walls Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them e Place the front left and right speakers at equal distances from the TV e When placing speakers near the TV we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to prevent possible interference such as discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched on If you do not have mag
4. 37 38 Sound Modes Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to playback If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION button to select the source see p 28 4 Press RCV The set the remote to select the sound mode On the VSX D409 the button is called RECEIVER 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL Refer to Switching ANALOG DIGITAL signal input on the previous page 6 Press D0 to switch the Dolby DTS mode on 7 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1 8 Press MASTER VOLUME to adjust the volume level memo e When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played es back with SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG digital noise is output caused by playing back the DTS directly no decoding To prevent noise you need to make digital connections Refer to pages 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL Sc 3 6 8 When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD LD player or LD player using the D0 RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required The RF demodulator changes the RF signal
5. Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly optical or coaxial depending on the connection Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below To improve reception and sound quality connect external antennas see Using external antennas below 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 receiver Attach to a wall etc if desired and face in the direction that gives the best reception VSX D509S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area etc Using external antennas E To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna l 75 Q coaxial cable FM ANTENNA SURROUND San aiy S Z gt _ 3 8 in 10mm Antenna snap connectors D M Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole then snap the Fd connector shut E To improve AM reception Connect a 15 18 feet length of vinyl coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna For the best possible reception suspend horizontally outdoo
6. The appliance should be installed in a stable location NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left un used for a long period of time GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other it will fit into the outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If this product is equipped with a three wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If youare unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding type plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide so
7. lity and allow you to enjoy the broadcast MPX SS SSS SS SS SS Using the Tuner Tuning Directly to a Station Sometimes you ll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to In this case you can simply enter the frequency direc the front panel controls o ly using the number buttons on the remote control this function is not available using the receiver 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button On the receiver press the FM AM button to select the tuner mode 2 Press the BAND button to select either FM or AM Each press switches the band between FM and AM On the receiver pressing the FM AM button switches between bands Memorizing Stations If you often listen to a particular radio station it s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that station This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time The VSX D409 509S can memorize up to 30 stations stored in three banks or classes A B and C of 10 stations each When memorizing FM frequencies the receiver also stores the MPX setting auto stereo or mono see p 42 The process for memorizing stations is only possible from the controls on the front panel of the receiver SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND OS w CH 3 Press D ACCESS DIRECT AC
8. A network CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO sed ot ccuttntese Arron gbeude heed Arles suet wa tntedaneh son tise does 96 dB Signal to Noise Ratio EIA at 1 W 1 kHz CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO STE Abd on leek ext a al eed ee ee eee es et ele 79 dB Video Section Input Sensitivity Impedance VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO 1 Vp p 75 Q Output Level Impedance VCRIDWRatn aie tt TE ce sel 0 ae 1 Vp p 75 Q Frequency Response VCR DVR DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO gt MONITOR N T E SE OE 5 Hz to 7 MHz dB Signal to Noise Ratio 55 dB Cross Talko ni a e r a E R iA 55 dB FM Tuner Section Frequency Range ssis 87 5 MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity sears Re OMe el Soni Mono 13 2 dBf IHF 1 3 uV 75 Q 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity 0 Mono 20 2 dB Stereo 38 6 dBf Signal to Noise Ratio Mono 73 dB at 85 dBf Stereo 70 dB at 85 dBf Distortion eisai eta e Stereo 0 5 1 kHz Alternate Channel Selectivity 60 dB 400 kHz Stereo Separation cccceeceeeeeeeeteeteeees 40 dB 1 kHz Frequency Response 30 Hz to 15 kHz 1 dB Antenna Input DIN eeeeeee 75 Q unbalanced AM Tuner Section Frequency Range s es 530 kHz to 1 700 kHz Sensitivity IHF Loop antenna 0 0 350 V m Selectivo coe fatty ec a a e leeds 25 dB Signal to Noise Ratio c cccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeeent
9. each other The left front speker will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2 The last setting MIX mixes both channels and plays them out of both speakers memo e The default setting of this feature is LC 1RC 2 eee Press A or V to cycle through the possible DUAL MIX lt ch2 lt ch1 MONDO settings Coaxial digital input setting Sets the input component to be assigned to the coaxial digital input jack memo Initial setting is DVD Press A or V to select the coaxial digital input i i i x Dy Da DVD TV CD CD R VCR DV R or OFF After you assign the component to a digital jack like coaxial one whenever you select that component for example CD the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Preparations Optical digital input setting 1 Sets the input component to be assigned to the optical input jack 1 memo e Initial setting is CD Press or V to select the optical digital input 1 DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign the component to a digital jack like optical one whenever you select that component for example CD the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver Optical digital input setting 2 Sets the input component to be assigned to
10. l 1 8 l a _ m n 1 Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds the frequencies between the speakers Since most smaller speakers can t handle deep bass tones this setting allows you to send those sounds to the sub woofer or speakers set to Large if you don t have a sub woofer instead of the speakers set to Small in your system Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the sub woofer or Large speakers We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf type speakers are used for your Smal speakers e Initial setting is 100 Hz Ifall speakers front center and surround are set to Large in SPEAKERS setting mode F RY a m crossover frequency cannot be set because there are no Small speakers appears in the display Press A or V to specify the crossover frequency for your small speakers 100 Hz 150 Hz or 200 Hz 100 Hz 100Hz 150Hz Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer or Large speakers 200Hz 150 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer or Large speakers 200 Hz Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the sub woofer or Large speakers LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra low bass tones Set the LFE attenuator as
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12. 2 inches 9 8 00 90 GO PAON e lo00000 90 0 OI 210Q0000 GOD o To program additional operations for the current component Repeat steps 3 and 4 To program operations for another component Repeat steps 2 through 4 Press SETUP to exit the LEARNING setup mode After ten seconds of inactivity the remote control will automatically leave the LEARNING mode and revert to its previous mode meme Some commands from other remote controls cannot be learned but in most cases the remotes just need to be moved closer together a farther apant Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings VSX D509S This method clears one of the buttons you have programmed and restores the factory installed preset to that button 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds The LED will blink twice 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button relating to the button to be cleared 3 Press 9 7 then 6 4 Press the button to be cleared 5 Press the button to be cleared once more The LED blinks twice to indicate the button has been cleared Clearing All the Remote Control Settings ww CUE EFECT o OCS 7 10 DISC Oa Se BKA SER LIYO BSaS Foye rool LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING eee wien SOE VOme p AUDIOVIDEO PRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT REMOTE Il SET UP oo LeS VSX D509S Clears all presets all learnt functions and restores the factory presets 1 Press SETUP and
13. CONTROL BUTTONS FOR ANY TYPE OF TV SETUP 2 TV FUNC TV only Press to switch the TV input not possible with some models 4 CHANNEL Use to select channels I oles eI oag TV VOL OREO eo x D O AO Use to adjust the TV volume 5 VSX D409 gt Use to get INFO on the DTV program 4 OO VSX D409 lt lt Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu DSP VSX D409 gt gt Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu 4 BLANK VSX D409 gt gt Use to choose the YELLOW commands on a DTV menu TEST TONE VSX D409 a a Use to choose the RED commands on a DTV menu 20 TOP MENU Press to clear the DTV menu 49 Controlling the Rest of Your System Cable TV Satellite TV TV Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see p 23 25 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode Q 2 QQ Q OP 6 eI p Id gt lK 50 2 D 1006 o o0 oroi osag Ht OVO Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON 2 TV FUNC TV only Press to switch the TV input Not possible with all models If it doesn t work with the preset code use the learning feature see page 26 TV VOL Use to adjust the TV
14. D Ma R w G O0 8 x 9 p Le E T DIGITAL OUT Tt IGITAL Tt DIGITAL IGITAL 4 COAX OUT OUT IN a N m Digital audio cords Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords standard video cords can also be used or optical cables not supplied are used to connect digital components to this receiver When you use optical digital input or output terminals pull off the caps and insert the plugs Be sure to insert completely Digital audio cord Optical cable or standard video cord K 11 12 Connecting Your Equipment Example of connection using a DVD LD or LD player When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD LD or LD player with its DO RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX D409 D509S models through their digital input jacks For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD 1 VSX D509S PCM DO DTS DIGITAL IN WSL RiU OUTPUT SBE EB RBBB RBBB RBBB RBBB HBB BRB BRBBB BY aaa E poran Bor DIGITAL OUT annnnnun DVD LD player or LD player DIGITAL IN OPTICAL t COAXIAL RF demodulator RFD 1
15. VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume 4 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off SPEAKER button Use to switch the speaker system A gt B gt A B gt off DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off This mode bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a program source BASS buttons Use to increase decrease bass within a range of 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps TREBLE buttons Use to increase decrease treble within a range of 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps Function buttons Use to select a source for playback or recording MIDNIGHT button see page 40 Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume This feature will enable you to hear quiet sounds and not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects MONITOR button Press to switch tape monitoring on off VIDEO INPUT jacks VSX D509S only Connect a video camera video game system etc to the VIDEO INPUT jacks refer to page 10 Displays amp Controls Display m dts 00 PRO LOGIC DSP EENEG CS MONITOR DO DIGITAL o ESE LOUDNESS SIGNAL i as f i i i l 4 mem l Z oe L Sea a l T gt ere Sea Reed a eo oe gt Se 7A wer B DTS indicator Lights when DT
16. a movie theater DRAMA ACTION or the ambience of a concert hall MUSICAL With EXPANDED THEATER you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in simulated Dolby Digital Various Surround Effects DSP The DSP Digital Signal Processing surround mode allows you to transform your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies Midnight Listening Mode When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low the surround effects may tend to become less than satisfactory When the midnight listening mode is on you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes DVD 5 1 channel input A special 5 1 Channel input makes the VSX D409 D5098S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5 1 channel outputs The Energy saving Design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF in Standby mode Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode refer to Specifications on page 58 Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by recalling the appropriate preset code In addition the multi operation functions allow you to perform a variety of operations automatically Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems Inc US Pat No 5 451 942 and other worldwide patents issues and M
17. button Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to set the overall listening volume REMOTE SETUP button see page 24 Use this button when setting up the remote control to control other components eo x D f O 35 36 Sound Modes Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are explained here There are two cinema modes STANDARD and ADVANCED THEATER These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio visual sources like DVDs and LDs Intrinsic to home theater these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience You may need to experiment with them to see which settings suit your home system and personal tastes The DSP and STEREO modes are designed to be used with music sources but some DSP modes are also suited for film soundtracks Again try different settings with various soundtracks to see which you like STANDARD mode This mode is for pure decoding of Dolby Digital DTS and Dolby Surround No special effects are added It is good for enjoying movies that have been recorded in Dolby Digital DTS or Dolby Surround You can identify Dolby Digital software by the pae or Odes Marks Most Dolby Surround software is marked Odtasvsumeno but unmarked software
18. cable TV etc CHANNEL buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV gt av FQ amp ENTER buttons see pages 16 21 42 Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see pages 16 21 These buttons are also used to control DVD menus options The FO buttons can be used o find radio frequencies II button Use to pause other components lt lt button BAND Use to fast reverse search on CDs etc Use to switch between the AM and FM band when in TUNER mode gt button DIRECT ACCESS Use to play other components Also use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of the station you want E button MPX Use to stop other components Also use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality DO button Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes To use first press he RECEIVER button then operate this button DSP button Use to put receiver in one of the DSP modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate his button 3 CHANNEL SELECT Use to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press he RECEIVER button then operate this button LOUDNESS button Use to switch on the loudness This feature is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at low volu
19. hold for three seconds The LED will blink twice 2 Press any MULTI CONTROL button 3 Press 9 8 then 1 The LED blinks in sets of twos twice thus four times to indicate the button has been cleared VSX D409 Clears all presets and restores factory default settings Press and hold REMOTE SETUP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds The LED display at the top of the remote control will blink After blinking three times all the settings will be canceled 27 Preparations Direct Function The direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function for example CD while putting the remote control in a different function This could let you for example use the remote control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player When the DIRECT function is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control When you turn the DIRECT function OFF you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver Thus you could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component MULTI CONTROL VSX D509S To set a multi function button to DIRECT OFF 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds The LED will blink twice 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which you want to set to
20. page 57 If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be controlled enter the 3 digit setup code When you enter the setup code the remote emits a power ON OFF signal If the component turns ON or OFF you have entered the proper code If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is more than one setup code press lt or gt to select another code in step 3 or try inputting another code starting again from step 2 Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode The remote control returns to the previous operation mode e When operating a PIONEER DVD LD player set the manufacturer code to 111 in the preset mode All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is not displayed TUNER cannot be preset If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds 25 Preparations Learning mode Programming signals from other remote controls VSX D509S only If preset codes are not available for your component s or the available preset codes do not operate correctly y
21. set to OFF For listening enjoyment at low volumes set to MAX for maximum dynamic range compression e Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is being played back Press A or V to set the dynamic range control OFF MAX or MID Dual mono setting The dual mono setting can only be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in them With this setting you can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you want to listen to Thus it is useful for soundtracks that have one language on one channel and a different language on the other Remember you can only use this setting if you have Dolbly Digital software with this feature and want to isolate one of the channels therein Otherwise just ignore this function There are two different ways to route the sound in the dual mono setting one is with Dolby Digital mode on the other with Dolby Digital mode off If Dolby Digital mode is switched on the ch1 setting will play channel 1 through your center speaker The ch2 setting will play channel 2 though your center speaker and the MIX setting will play both channels through the center speaker With Dolby Digital mode off the dual mono sound routing is as follows In the ch1 setting your will hear channel 1 out of both front speakers In the ch2 setting you will hear channel 2 out of both speakers In the L c1 R c2 setting the speakers will play the soundtrack independently of
22. should receive the most bass and set them to Large In the display F C and S refer to front center and surround speakers respectively Speaker size is denoted as L for large speakers S for small speakers and asterisk if no speaker is connected memo If the cone size diameter of the speaker is larger than 5 inches please set to Large ZS Switch the speaker setting mode according to the speakers you hooked up Use the A or V buttons The configurations shown on the right will appear in the display on the front of the receiver One of them should match your speaker set up Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the one that matches your set up Press gt to advance to the next receiver setting and press lt to return to a previous receiver setting 17 Preparations SUB WOOFER ON PLUS OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not Also when used you have the option to use the PLUS setting e Initial setting is ON memo Setting the front speaker size to Small in the SPEAKERS setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the ON position Use the PLUS for extra bass When you use PLUS you will get the bass sounds from the sub woofer even if the front speakers are set to Large Press A or V to select sub woofer ON PLUS or B OFF N
23. to a digital signal which is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD 1 Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the set up procedures described in Setting Up for Surround Sound starting on page 16 before using the sound modes This is particularly important when using the Od Dolby surround mode Surround operation 1 Press RCV This sets the remote to select the sound mode On the D409 the button is called RECEIVER You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode Each press changes the DSP mode as follows Bex 1 gt HALL 2 gt JAZZ gt aan OFF lt THEATER 2 THEATER 1 a memo The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in pn rake ven co Lee the range of 10 to 90 the default setting value is 70 by pressing EFFECT Hie f il sa DOG DSP MODE Seoul EFFECT Kal slee E e DVD 5 1 ch input playback VSX D509S Connect a component with 5 1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5 1 channel playback DVD MULTI CONTROL There are two ways to switch on DVD 5 1 CH mode With the remote control press the DVD LD MULTI CON
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26. 17 0019 0178 TV AOC 0019 0030 Dwin 0720 0774 MTC 0019 0030 0056 Admiral 0093 0463 ECE 0037 0060 0512 Aiko 0092 Electroband 0000 Magnavox 0030 0036 0054 Akai 0030 Emerson 0019 0038 0039 0179 Alaron 0179 0154 0177 0178 Majestic 0016 Allegro 0720 0774 0179 0180 0236 Marantz 0030 0037 0054 Ambassador 0177 0282 0463 0623 Matsushita 0250 Ameroca Action 0180 0624 Megatron 0145 0178 Ampro 0751 Envision 0030 Minutz 0021 53 54 Additional Information Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Device Manufacturer Manufacturer TV Memorex 0016 0056 0060 TV Sampo 0030 0039 CATV ABC 1003 1008 1011 0150 0154 0178 Samsux 0039 1014 0250 0463 Sansei 0451 Bell amp Howell 1014 Midland 0017 0039 0047 Sansui 0463 Contec 1019 0051 Sanyo 0154 0208 0339 Daehan 1778 Mitsubishi 0019 0093 0150 Scimitsu 0019 Daeryung 1008 0178 0108 0512 Scotch 0178 Everquest 1015 Motorola 0093 Scott 0019 0178 0179 Gemini 1015 Multitech 0180 0180 0236 GoldStar 1144 1838 NAD 0156 0166 0178 Sei Sinudyne 0010 General 1011 1276 1476 NTC 0092 Semivox 0180 Instrument 1810 NEC 0019 0030 0036 Semp 0156 Hitachi 1011 0056 0170 Sears 0047 0054 0056 Jasco 1015 Netsat 0037 0154 0156 0171 Jerrold 1003 1011 1012 Nikkai 0035 0178 0179 1014 1015 1276 Nikko 0030 0092 0178 Sharp 0039 0093 0165 1476 1810 Onwa 0180 Shogun 0019 LG Alps 1779 Optimus 0154 0166 0250 Signature 0016 Memorex 1000 Optonica 0093 0165 Sky 0037 Now 1776 Orion 0179 0236 04
27. 278 Krell 0157 Harman Kardon 1029 1182 Craig 0037 0047 0072 LXI 0305 Inkel 1070 0240 0271 Linn 0157 JVC 1244 1273 Curtis Mathes 0035 0041 0060 Luxman 0266 Kenwood 1070 0162 55 56 Additional Information Device Manufacturer peu Device Manufacturer neue Device Manufacturer peak VCR Colt 0072 VCR Memorex 0000 0035 0037 VCR Sears 0000 0035 0037 Cybernex 0240 0039 0046 0047 0042 0046 0047 Daewoo 0020 0045 0046 0048 0104 0209 0104 0278 0561 0240 0307 1037 Semp 0045 Daytron 0020 1162 1262 Sharp 0048 0363 Denon 0042 Minolta 0042 Shintom 0072 Dynatech 0000 Motorola 0035 0048 Shogun 0240 Electrohome 0037 Multitech 0000 0072 Singer 0072 Electrophonic 0037 NAD 0058 Sony 0000 0032 0034 Emerex 0032 NEC 0038 0040 0041 0035 Emerson 0000 0002 0037 0067 0104 Sylvania 0000 0035 0043 0043 0121 0184 National 0226 0081 0208 0209 0278 Nikko 0037 Symphonic 0000 0479 0561 Nikon 0034 TMK 0208 0240 Fisher 0047 0104 Noblex 0240 Tatung 0041 Fuji 0035 Olympus 0035 0226 Teac 0000 0041 Funai 0000 Optimus 0037 0048 0058 Technics 0035 0162 GE 0035 0048 0060 0104 0162 0432 Teknika 0000 0035 0037 0240 1048 1062 1162 0052 Garrard 0000 1262 Thomas 0000 General 0052 Orion 0002 0184 0209 Toshiba 0043 0045 Go Video 0432 0526 0479 Totevision 0037 0240 GoldStar 0037 0038 0225 Panasonic 0035 0162 0225 Unitech 0240 0480 0226 0227 1162 Vector 0045 Gradiente 0000 0008 Penney 0035 0037 0038 Vector Research 0038 0040 HI Q 0047 0040 0042 0240 Victor 0008 004
28. 63 Sky Worth 0037 Oak 1019 Osaki 0412 Sony 0000 0010 Pacific 1678 Otto 0010 0512 Soundesign 0178 0179 0180 Panasonic 1000 1107 Palladium 0418 Soundwave 0418 Paragon 1000 Panasonic 0051 0161 0250 Squareview 0171 Pulsar 1000 0680 Starlite 0180 Quasar 1000 Penny 0002 0019 0021 Supreme 0000 Radio Shack 1015 0030 0039 0047 Sylvania 0030 0054 Rembrandt 1011 0051 0056 0060 Symphonic 0171 Runco 1000 0156 0178 1347 TMK 0056 0177 0178 Samsung 1144 1702 Philco 0019 0030 0054 Tandy 0093 Scientific Atlanta 1008 1477 1877 0145 0463 Technics 0051 0250 Seawoo 1780 Philips 0037 0054 Technal Ace 0179 Signal 1015 Pilot 0019 0030 0039 Techwood 0051 0056 Signature 1011 Portland 0019 0039 0092 Teknika 0016 0019 0039 Starcom 1003 1015 Prism 0051 0054 0056 0060 Stargate 1015 Proscan 0047 0092 0150 0179 Starquest 1015 Protech 0418 0180 Taihan 1778 Proton 0178 0466 Telefunken 0056 Tocom 1012 Pulsar 0017 0019 Toshiba 0035 0036 0060 Tongkook 1777 1840 Quasar 0051 0165 0250 0154 0156 Toshiba 1000 Quelle 0010 0512 Totevision 0039 Tusa 1015 RCA 0019 0038 0047 Vector Research 0030 Zenith 1000 1525 0051 0090 0093 Victor 0036 0053 0160 Pioneer 1023 1144 1260 1047 1147 1247 0250 1533 1679 DTV 1347 1447 Vidikron 0054 1680 Set Top Box Radio Shack 0019 0030 0039 Vidtech 0019 0036 0178 SAT AlphaStar 1772 0047 0056 0154 Wards 0016 0019 0021 Chaparral 1216 0165 0178 0180 0030 0054 0056 Dae Young 1735 Real istic 0019 0030 0039 0165 0178 0179 Daeryung 1396 0056
29. 639 1661 Sansui 0157 0305 Victor 1244 1273 Star Choice 1869 Sanyo 0179 0349 Wards 1027 Tae Kwang 1733 Scott 0305 Yamaha 1094 1097 Toshiba 1486 1790 Sears 0305 Pioneer 1027 1099 1101 Uniden 1722 1724 Sharp 0037 0180 0861 1220 VTech 1321 Sherwood 0114 0180 TUNER Pioneer 0080 Victor 1492 1505 1506 Sony 0000 0185 0490 VCR Admiral 0048 0209 Zenith 1856 Soundesign 0145 Adventura 0000 Pioneer 1662 1329 Tascam 0420 Aiko 0278 CD Aiwa 0124 0157 Teac 0174 0180 0393 Aiwa 0000 0037 0307 Anam 0362 0420 Akai 0041 0106 0281 Burmester 0420 Technics 0029 0303 0315 California Audio 0029 Toshiba 0481 America Action 0278 Labs Victor 0072 American High 0035 Carver 0157 0179 0437 Wards 0053 0157 Anam 0037 0162 0226 Curtis Mathes 0029 Yamaha 0036 0187 0240 0278 0553 DKK 0000 Yorx 0461 0579 Denon 0003 0358 0873 Pioneer 0032 0244 0305 Anam National 0162 0226 1162 Dynamic Bass 0179 0468 0551 Asha 0240 Emerson 0305 1062 CD R Audiovox 0037 Eroica 0562 0563 TAPE ADC 1171 Beaumark 0240 Fantasia 0525 Aiwa 1029 1197 1223 Boll amp Howell 0104 Fisher 0174 0179 Akai 1189 Blaupunkt 0226 Garrard 0393 0420 Anam 1364 Broksonic 0002 0121 0184 Genexxa 0032 0305 Carver 1029 1261 0209 0479 GoldStar 0383 0525 Denon 1076 CCE 0072 0278 Harman Kardon 0157 0173 Dual 1383 Calix 0037 Hitachi 0032 Dynamic Bass 1261 Canon 0035 Inkel 0114 0180 0437 Eroica 1418 Capehart 0020 JVC 0072 Fisher 1261 Carver 0081 Kenwood 0028 0037 0190 Garrard 1375 Cineral 0278 0681 0826 GoldStar 1375 Citizen 0037 0
30. 8 SONY 202 459 408 ECHOSTAR 205 MITSUBISHI 409 420 421 422 423 PIONEER 200 424 408 407 DTV PANASONIC 227 SANYO 410 425 435 412 PORER snes GOLDSTAR ae DVR PIONEER 456 GRARIDIENEE 444 CD SONY 301 316 317 318 OPTIMUS 408 432 433 402 418 TECHNICS 304 326 419 KENWOOD 310 311 321 PIONEER 400 57 58 Additional Information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts per channel min at 8 ohms from 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz with no more than 0 2 total harmonic distortion front Continuous Power Output VSX 409 Fronteira 100 W per channel 1kHz 0 8 8 Q Centeri meea e a a ot 100 W 1kHz 0 8 8 Q Surround aossen 100 W per channel 1kHz 0 8 8 Q VSX 509S FONG a e 100 W per channel 1kHz 0 8 8 Q CONGR E ccc ceessiseitcecin cesnes 100 W 1kHz 0 8 8 Q Surround 100 W per channel 1kHz 0 8 8 Q Input Sensitivity Impedance CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO T ANE E tee eo ONAN OM ee ea E 200 mV 47 kQ Frequency Response CD AUX VCR DVR CD R TAPE MD DVD LD TV SAT VIDEO a toh e ee seated staat sic 5 Hz to 100 000 Hz 3dB Output Level Impedance VCR DVR REC CD R TAPE MD REC MA EE E a eta iets EE 200 mV 2 2 kQ Tone Control BASS orero rae ETENEE 6 dB 100 Hz TREBLE ce testcase Mela ak 6 dB 10 kHz LOUDNESS 9 dB 9 dB 100 Hz 10 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio IHF short circuited
31. CA 302 319 300 313 PANASONIC 003 PHILIPS 312 322 JVC 004 YAMAHA 314 315 328 SAMSUNG 005 JVC 303 SHARP 006 TEAC 305 306 324 325 327 AKAI 007 ONKYO 307 308 320 RCA 009 MARANTZ 323 312 324 PIONEER 000 003 111 SANYO 313 LD SONY 101 OPTIMUS 300 PANASONIC 105 106 PIONEER 300 KENWOOD 103 CD R PHILIPS 346 PHILIPS 104 PIONEER 345 RCA 107 TAPE SONY 801 806 MITSUBISHI 100 TECHNICS 803 PIONEER 100 111 KENWOOD 804 807 TV RCA 601 615 616 617 TEAC 805 610 623 621 602 618 DENON 810 ZENITH 603 620 ONKYO 808 809 MAGNAVOX 612 629 607 610 YAMAHA 811 812 603 JVC 802 GE 611 628 601 608 FISHER 813 607 610 617 602 RCA 800 618 OPTIMUS 800 PANASONIC 608 622 607 PIONEER 800 SONY 604 MD SONY 901 TOSHIBA 605 626 602 621 KENWOOD 903 MITSUBISHI 609 610 602 621 SHARP 902 HITACHI 606 624 625 610 TEAC 904 618 ONKYO 905 JVC 613 623 DENON 906 SHARP 602 619 627 PIONEER 900 907 FOR DAT 902 SANYO 614 621 VCR RCA 401 413 415 406 408 PHILIPS 607 414 405 411 432 433 GOLDSTAR 610 623 621 602 Aras EE 402 418 419 AO HAK a 623 621 602 ZENITH 403 404 417 PIONEER E es MAGNAVOX 414 408 426 403 FISHER 412 426 427 410 425 CATV JERROLD 701 702 703 704 420 711 712 713 714 PANASONIC 408 432 433 715 716 TOSHIBA 405 409 426 SA 705 706 708 709 JVC 407 428 429 430 431 ZENITH 707 710 717 408 414 PIONEER 700 HITACHI 406 434 436 408 401 SAT RCA 201 203 SONY 404 416 417 457 45
32. CESS 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station Example 4 To tune to 106 00 FM press 1 0 6 0 0 TUNED SP gt A STEREO f you make a mistake while inputting the frequency press the D ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again eo x D x Er O 5 1 Tune to a station you want to memorize See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station on pages 42 and this page for more on how to do this 2 Press MEMORY The display shows a blinking memory class SSS era o SSS eI TUNED SK SP A STEREO C3 Eg o ry Ii a Ld continues on next page 43 44 Using the Tuner 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C Press STATION to select the desired station memory number Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available station memories in each class After choosing the location you want the preset class and number blink for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations Recalling Memorized Stations Having memorized up to 30 stations see the previous page for how to do this you can be listening to a station with
33. DVD MENUS A up Yv down ENTER enter the command selected lt left gt right 2 RECORD Button VSX D509S only Use to start recording To prevent accidental recording this button must be pressed twice to take effect the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first d3 ENTER VSX D409 TOP MENU Use to display the lead trailer on a DVD Controlling the Rest of Your System DTV Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see p 23 25 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode STANDBY ON power Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON 2 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel 3 10 button Use to add a decimal point when selecting a specific TV channel ENTER DISC button Use to enter a channel aA W lt gt ENTER Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen ENTER Use to bring up the DTV menus m VSX D509S only Use to select the desired closed caption gt VSX D409 m Use to switch DTV audio tracks Il Use as the GUIDE button for navigating maa VSX D409 SOURCE Press to switch the DTV on or off gt VSX D509S only Use to set the screen mode MENU Use to select different menus from the DTV functions THESE FOUR BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV
34. EIVER button then operate this button THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV FUNC button Use select the TV function TV POWER button Use to turn on the power of the TV TV CHANNEL buttons Use to change channels on your TV TV VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV MENU button Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player SOURCE button Use to turn on off other components connected to the receiver THE FOLLOWING BUTTONS ARE BOTH CONTROLS FOR OTHER COMPONENTS LIKE A DVD PLAYER AND DEDICATED TUNER CONTROLS THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE EXPLAINED HERE YOU CAN USE THEM AFTER YOU HAVE PUSHED THE TUNER MULTI CONTROL BUTTON CLASS button see pages 43 44 Use to switch between the three banks classes of station memories MPX MODE button see page 42 Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of FM broadcasts If the signal is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality Also this is the pause button for CDs tapes DVDs etc BAND button see pages 42 43 Use to switch between the AM and FM band when in TUNER mode Displays amp Controls D ACCESS button see page 43 Use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of the station you want LOUDNESS button Use to switch on the loudness This feature is useful for getting good bass and trebl
35. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work Symptom The power does not turn ON Cause e The power plug is disconnected e The protection circuit may have been activated Remedy Connect the power plug to the wall outlet Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed e Static electricity caused by dry air Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again No sound is output when a function is selected e Improper connections Sound is muted The volume is turned down e The MONITOR is ON e Speakers are turned OFF Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to pages 8 to 15 Press MUTING on the remote control Adjust MASTER VOLUME Press the MONITOR button Press SPEAKERS to select the speakers you connected No image is output when a function is selected Improper connections e The input source is not properly selected Make sure the component is connected correctly refer to pages 8 to 15 Press the correct function button Considerable noise in radio broadcasts Incorrect frequency The antenna is not connected OO RF and or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires Tune in the correct frequency Connect the ante
36. Light traffic normal conversation quiet office 60 Air conditioner at 20 feet sewing machine 70 Vacuum cleaner hair dryer noisy restaurant 80 Average city traffic garbage disposals alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CONSTANT EXPOSURE 90 Subway motorcycle truck traffic lawn mower 100 Garbage truck chain saw pneumatic drill 120 Rock band concert in front of speakers thunderclap 140 Gunshot blast jet plane 180 Rocket launching pad Information courtesy of the Deafness Research Foundation 59 Should this product require service in the U S A and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company or if you wish to purchase replacement parts operating instructions service manuals or accessories please call the number shown below 800 421 1404 Please do not ship your product to Pioneer without first calling the Customer Service Department at the above listed number for assistance PIONEER ELECTRONICS SERVICE INC CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT P O BOX 1760 LONG BEACH CA 90801 1760 U S A For warranty information please see the Limited Warranty sheet included with your product Should this product require service in Canada please contact a Pioneer Canadian Authorized Dealer to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Service Company in Canada Alternatively please contact the Customer Service Department at the following address Pioneer Electronics
37. OFF 3 Press 9 8 then 3 The LED blinks twice to indicate the button has been cleared To set a multi function button to DIRECT ON 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds The LED will blink twice 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which you want to set to ON 3 Press 9 8 then 2 2 The LED blinks twice to indicate the button has been cleared OO meme TV CONT doesn t have this feature and thus can t use the DIRECT 2 nag ee 38 3 e FUNCTION Oe cien VSX D409 G 0s 1 To turn the DIRECT function OFF the default OLIO setting is ON press REMOTE SET UP and Oro number button 3 at the same time DOHMH a REMOTE 2 To turn the the DIRECT function ON if you SET UP have turned it off press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time memo TV CONT doesn t have this feature and thus can t use the DIRECT pme FUNCTION 28 Preparations Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button VSX D509S This feature changes a selected Multi Control button to a different component For example if you don t have a second TV but you do have a second VCR you could reassign the TV Multi Control to VCR so that VCR control buttons are available when you select TV 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which you The LED will blink twice want to change For the example above press VCR 3 Press 9 9 then 2 4 Press t
38. Pioneer AUDIO VIDEO MULTI CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX D409 VSX D509S Operating Instructions Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly After you have finished reading the instructions put them away in a safe place for future reference WARNING to prevent FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION IMPORTANT A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons PERSONNEL This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits a
39. S mode is being used DO PRO LOGIC indicator When the OOo DOLBY DTS mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate playback of a two channel source DSP indicator Lights when any Advanced Theater or DSP mode is selected MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in use DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is in use This function bypasses all tone balance DSP and Dolby Surround effects MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is selected to hear a recording as it s being made see page 45 TUNER indicators MONO Lights when the mono mode is set using the MPX MODE button TUNED Lights when a broadcast is being received STEREO Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being received in auto stereo mode SIGNAL SELECT indicators Light to indicate the type of input signal assigned for the current component see Front Panel SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is selected DIGITAL Lights when a digital audio signal is selected OO DIGITAL Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is played DTS Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played OO DIGITAL indicator When the D0 DOLBY DTS mode of the receiver is on this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal However OO PRO LOGIC lights during 2 channel playback of Dolby Digital CHARACTER display Shows the radio frequency or function DVD LD CD etc receiver is u
40. TROL button Then press the RCV button and number button 5 DVD 5 1CH On the main unit simply press the DVD button RCV Press number button 5 DVD 5 1CH on the remote to go back to the DVD mode control To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button DVD LD etc Each press switches the input DVD LD DVD 5 1ch mu y B 7 7 m av Hi Wd Sle h A uo1 e19dQ Sound Modes memo When 5 1 ch input is selected Dolby mode DSP mode afee ie meme SIGNAL SELECT ATT DIRECT TONE MIDNIGHT mode LOUDNESS and speakers B cannot be operated o omo e When 5 1ch input is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be set DVD 5 1CH DVD 5 1 ch input playback VSX D409 Connect a DVD player with 5 1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5 1 channel playback There are two ways to switch on DVD 5 1 CH mode With the remote control press the DVD DVD LD MULTI LD MULTI CONTROL button Then press the CONTROL RECEIVER button and number button 4 DVD 5 1CH On the main unit simply press the DVD 5 1CH button RECEIVER Press number button 4 DVD 5 1CH on the remote to go back to the DVD LD mode control To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button DVD LD etc e
41. Y ON button Switches the receiver between on and standby note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode STATION FREQUENCY TUNING SELECT buttons see pages 42 44 STATION Selects station memories when using the tuner FREQUENCY Selects the frequency when using the tuner TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes CLASS button see pages 43 44 Switches between the three banks classes of station memories MEMORY button see page 43 Press to memorize a station for recall using the STATION buttons MPX button see page 42 lf the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast Display see page 31 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control DSP MODE button see page 39 Use to switch between the various DSP modes available HALL1 HALL 2 JAZZ DANCE THEATER1 THEATER 2 and DSP off Use to create different surround sound effects from any stereo source This illustration shows the VSX D509S model DO DTS button see pages 38 41 Use to switch between the various Dolby DTS surround modes SIGNAL SELECT button see page 37 Use to select between an analog or digital signal 2 MASTER
42. a couple of button presses a es Wak venn e OOOO Fae lo nae SOOO TXT DSP MODE MONGHT 5 1CH G LE O Si 0 oom ne Soe E i E ae of H 0 8 O Cf BF Ge o i J 6 10 3 4 20 g ve Ox N S0 1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button On the receiver press the FM AM button to select the tuner mode Press CLASS to select the class in which the station is stored Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes A B and C Use the STATION buttons to select the station memory in which the station is stored Alternatively recall the station memory using the number buttons on the remote control If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period the station memories will be lost and will have to be reprogrammed ES Se Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recording The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver such as a CD player or TV Recordings can be made to a CD Recorder cassette deck MD VCR or DVR deck connected to the CD R TAPE MD VCR or DVR in out connectors memo The receiver s volume balance tone bass treble lou
43. ach surround mode 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone Preparations Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver the supplied remote control can operate your other components DVD MD VCR TV LD CD etc If your component s are listed in the Preset Code List simply recall the corresponding preset code Recalling preset codes VSX D509S The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button Once the preset code is assigned pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component available e Refer to Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46 to 50 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components mamo e Refer to Preset Code List on pages 53 to 56 for the components and manufacturers EAR 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds to select the preset mode The LED will blink twice To cancel the preset mode Press SETUP 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD LD player or DVD Recorder TV Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD player CD R Tape deck or MD recorder CD player CD R Tape deck or MD recorder VCR or Digital Video Recorder TV Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner FM AM tuner OOOOO0O 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit se
44. aker SURROUND speakers distance setting mode page 19 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your surround speakers Dynamic range control setting mode page 20 Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track Dual mono setting mode page 20 Use with D0 Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to isolate one channel or listen in this specialized mono mode Coaxial digital input setting page 20 Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input Optical digital input setting page 21 Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input VSX D409 4 Press A or V to select the setting you want The setting is entered automatically 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround modes Press ENTER to exit the setting mode The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is BS performed for 10 seconds Preparations SPEAKERS Front Center Surround setting mode This setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected So for example here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not and how big they are Selecting Large or Small will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to the speakers being set This setup system has certain constraints For example all your speakers cannot be set to Large you need to decide which speakers
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46. anufactured under license from Dolby pending DTS and DTS Digital Surround Laboratories Dolby Pro Logic and the double D are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Inc 1996 Digital Theater Systems Inc All Confidential Unpublished Works 1992 1997 Dolby rights reserved Laboratories Inc All rights reserved Table of Contents PAU OS ii loccdocs ani dies E deer netieentateazsaseiees tags leuctebedts 4 Introductory Information oo ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ccecceeceesceeceeceeeeeeseeseeeeeeaeeeeeeaeteeeereteeeseeaeenreeats 6 Using this Manual E INStallinG the RECEIVER r T E A Eaa E E E 6 Preparing the Remote Control ccssegesesecueases sdtvaseehenesnseesecyscesdehs fedeeseesecvaspedesaceacesetss 7 Connecting Your Equipment sssssssssssssssesesennnnnrnnnnnennneeeeeee Connecting Audio COMPE S aa a a e EE A EEE Connecting DVD 5 1 Channel Components otin AC outlet switched 100 W 0 8 A Max eceeceeceeceeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeenetnresetnreeeeenteneentees Connecting Video Components Connecting Digital Components Weck Oan Connecting AntenMas lt 2 tdssse aie seater i Res arene aen dees pratt te Connecting Speakers endingen ain we ee lan eae PREP aE ALOIS orenen ean oie aeaieie Setting Up for Surround Sound esi ep soeren ede naa sgeveveededegseivecsaaesenssedecespiasudesaeeses Sett
47. arked with the following names have special functions If you try to use one of these functions but the display flashes it means that function cannot be used in the current mode for example DSP modes cannot be used when 5 1 CH setting is on MIDNIGHT see page 40 Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button 5 1 CH see page 39 When the DVD LD or DVD 5 1 CH function is selected each press switches the DVD LD input between DVD LD and DVD 5 1 CH To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button ATT Use to attenunate lower the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion refer to p 31 2 To use first press the RECEIVER button hen operate this button SIGNAL SELECT see page 37 Use to select the proper signal analog digital for he source your are inputting To use first press he RECEIVER button then operate this button EFFECT buttons Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes Displays amp Controls THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV TV VOLUME buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV TV button Use to turn on the power of the TV TV FUNC button Use select the TV function MENU button Use to access different menus associated with your Satellite TV
48. ded into two main sections throughout this manual Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up all the other components in your home theater system to it It also describes how to set up a multi channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of ae Indicates that display is blinking Provides detailed precautions and advice on operations etc your receiver Operation This section shows you how to use every feature of the receiver and its remote control unit It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other home theater components To find out more about a specific button control or indicator see Displays amp Controls starting on page 30 This will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual In the Additional Information section p 51 58 you ll find a troubleshooting section and specifications Wh en Making Cable Installing the Receiver Connections Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner Please note that bends the cables over the top of this unit as shown in the illustration If the cables are brought over this unit the magnetic field produced by the transformers in this unit may cause a humming noise to come from the speakers Do not place objects directly on top of this unit This would prevent proper heat dispersal e When installing in a rack shelf etc be sure to leave more than 8 inches of space above t
49. dness and surround effects have no k effect on the recorded signal 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to record you can also use the MULTI CONTROL buttons if the DIRECT FUNCTION is on All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote control On the receiver select the source directly using the front panel buttons 2 Prepare the program source Tune to the radio station load the CD etc For a video recording load the video DVD etc 3 Insert a blank tape MD video etc into the recording device connected to either CD R MD TAPE or VCR DVR and set the recording levels Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically check your video s instruction manual if you 1 MONITOR are unsure whether yours has manual controls 4 Start recording then start playback of the source component eee tt ot tt KID eo x D 9 r O Record MONITOR You can listen to monitor the recording as it s being made using the MONITOR button on the the front panel a cassette deck would have to have a record monitor function Press the MONITOR button to switch between the recorded signal and the original source signal Making a digital recording The VSX D509S has one digital output jack If yo
50. e ene e When 5 1 ch input is selected Dolby mode DSP memo mode SIGNAL SELECT ATT DIRECT TONE MIDNIGHT mode and LOUDNESS cannot be operated e When 5 1ch input is selected only the volume level and channel levels can be set DVD 5 1CH Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels Press MIDNIGHT Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off NAT aL MIDNIGHT memo The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume level 40 Sound Modes ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby DTS mode Switch on the Dolby DTS mode by pressing the DO surround button When Dolby DTS mode is ON Dolby Pro Logic Dolby Digital and DTS and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal Use this button to cycle through the various modes For all modes other than STANDARD DSP is switched on and will appears in the diisplay 1 Press RCV This sets the remote to select the sound mode On the D409 the button is called RECEIVER You can skip this step when using the c
51. e sounds listening at low volumes FUNCTION button Use select the playback or recording source This button lets you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following order CD tuner AUX CDR TAPE VCDR DVR DVD LD DVD 5 1 CH and TV SAT RECEIVER POWER button This switches between STANDBY mode and power ON for this receiver FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter There are three brightness settings as well as an off setting LED DISPLAY see pages 24 25 This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver It also flashes at other times for example when teaching the receiver preset codes with specific meanings 3 EFFECT buttons see page 41 note Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes lt P gt av FO amp ENTER buttons see pages 16 21 42 Use these arrow buttons when setting up your surround sound system see pages 14 15 These buttons are also used to control DVD menus options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player The FO buttons can be used to find radio frequencies 4 TOP MENU button In DVD mode this button brings you to the top or most fundamental menu CHANNEL buttons Use to select the stations of memorized radio frequencies Also use to skip tracks backward or forward on CDs DVDs etc MUTING
52. eeeeeees 50 dB ANTON Ate thet cece alot ated edict Loop antenna Miscellaneous Power Requirements 0 cccccccceceees AC 120 V 60 Hz Power Consumption cccccceseeeceeeeeeeeteeeneees 250 W In Standby AC Outlet Dimensions VSX D409 onnaa 420 W x 158 H x 391 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 6 16 D in VSX D5098 eee 420 W x 158 H x 401 D mm 16 9 16 W x 6 4 16 H x 15 13 16 D in Weight without package VSX D409 eiii paiiar nn i a is 8 4 kg 18 Ib 8 oz VSXD50IS a ieneeeste 8 4 kg 18 Ib 8 oz Furnished Parts EM Antenna Jeers a e a a ea 1 AM Loop Antenna eiea toaa Eais 1 Dry Cell Batteries Size AA IEC R6P VSX D409 oo cceceeeteteeteenee Size AA IEC LR6 VSX D5098 Remote Control Unit seiiet heren Operating INStrUCtIONS s nssssnasnieieeiaeeierineeieeerrr errereen 1 NOTE Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice due to improvements Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer VSX D509S only Dear Customer Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment Now it s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Cons
53. ement of your current speaker system or add new speakers etc Refer to the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode VSX D509S 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on The STANDBY indicator goes out 2 Press RCV This switches the remote to the surround setup mode On the VSX D409 the button is called RECEIVER 3 Press lt or gt to select the mode you want to set For best results start with SPEAKERS setting mode and make your initial adjustments in the order described below The current settings are displayed automatically SPEAKERS Front Center Surround setting mode page 17 Use to specify the type of speakers you have connected SUB WOOFER ON PLUS OFF setting mode page 18 Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off Crossover frequency setting mode page 18 Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer or Large speakers if you don t have a sub woofer LFE attenuator setting mode page 18 Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover network for rerouted bass frequencies Low cut filter ON OFF setting mode page 19 Use to cut the distorted sound from the sub woofer FRONT speakers distance setting mode page 19 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front speaker CENTER speakers distance setting mode page 19 Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your center spe
54. ent Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection 3 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL 00 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input DTS lights when a DTS signal is input Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection SIGNAL SIGNAL SELECT gt err SELECT fi DIGITAL HANNEL TEST SENG TONE ATT G ell 2 When a Dolby Digital When a DTS signal is input signal is input SIGNAL LEVEL EFFECT 0 DSC CO EANA fir SELECT Jonnie lt e SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the ANALOG position for components not assigned to one of the two digital input jacks e This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital PCM 32kHz 44kHz and 48kHz DTS digital signal formats With digital signal formats SIGNAL SELECT other than these set SIGNAL SELECT to ANALOG e When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT set in ANALOG digital noise is output caused by eo x D f O 5 ee Eae C playing back the DTS directly no decoding To prevent noise you Se EE A need to make digital connections Refer to page 11 and set SIGNAL e Some DVD players don t output DTS signals For more details refer to the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player 5 SSS SELECT to DIGITAL
55. ere are three brightness settings as well as an off setting SETUP button see p 27 29 Use this button when setting up the remote control to control other components MUTING button Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted eo x D Er O 5 33 34 Displays amp Controls Remote Control VSX D409 CHANNEL SOURCE Pioneer MULTI CONTROL ey TV SAT VCR DVR CD Y OC CD R oe ee Bz ED SELECT TONE CH D G VOL e CLASS MPX BAND mA pO Soes E fal TEST SIGNAL ATT SELECT EFFECT EET TV CONTROL _ Res eS o MEFS I REMOT PRE PRUGRAMMED CONTR L UNIT MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver remote control in the stated mode For other equipment controls see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46 50 RECEIVER button see page 16 Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver NUMBER MODE buttons see pages 23 43 Use the number buttons to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD DVD mode etc Also buttons marked with the following names have special functions If you try to use one of these functions but the display flashes it means that function cannot be used in the current mode for example DSP modes cannot be used when 5 1 CH setting is on OO see pa
56. g Directly to a Station Memorizing Stations Recalling Memorized Stations 2 p D Making a Recording ccccceceeessseeeneeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeaaes Making an Audio or a Video Recording Controlling the Rest of Your System CD MD CD R VCR LD Player Controls Cassette Deck Controls 00 0 eceees DVD DVR Player Controls EPEN ein Bi IRV Yo a KON Kosar om Ras ee ED oN DO er ae ee Cable TV Satellite TV TV Controls cccccccccccccssssecccsseeccsseeeceseeecesseecesseecessaeeeesaeeeess Additional Information ccccccssssseseeeeeeesseseeeeteassseeeeees 51 MMOUBISSHOOUNG DANAA EE E EE E E Are aAs deter ut tasecsc patties E EE aace oa ataaee Preset Code List VSX D509S oe AE naam Preset Code List VSX D409 o ccccccccccccccccesseeeecsseeccssaeeccsseecesseeeccseesesseeccesseeeetsaess SpeciliGatlons c 5 i Ss ee cln E A suchas Gutayevtius equa eaueectauay eee 5 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you ve received the following supplied accessories FM wire antenna Zes GEE AM loop antenna VSX D409 Sar AA size IEC R6P batteries x2 W_7 VSX D509S VSX D409 AA size IEC LR6 batteries x2 a unn VOX D509 7 emote control units Using this Manual This manual is for the VSX D409 VSX D509S audio video multi channel receivers The following symbols ae used It is divi
57. g is 10 ft e When Cx is selected in SPEAKERS setting mode the Center distance cannot be set One step equals about 1 ft Press A or V to set the distance of the CENTER eee speaker from the main listening position up to 30 steps SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to set the SURROUND speakers distance Like the CENTER speaker position the SURROUND speakers may be set in a location closer or farther than the FRONT speakers Set the distance of the SURROUND speakers accurately to hear sounds coming from both FRONT and SURROUND speakers at the same time memo e Initial setting is 10 ft em When S is selected in SPEAKERS setting mode the SURROUND distance cannot be set One step equals about 1 ft l Press or V to set the distance of the Epen hs Toan SURROUND speakers from the main listening position up to 30 steps 19 20 Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don t get distorted It does this by compressing the dynamic range When watching a movie at low volume setting this function enables low level sounds to be heard more easily but you won t be jolted by lounder sounds memo e Initial setting is OFF When the volume level is increased
58. ges 38 41 Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button DSP mode see pages 39 Use to put receiver in one of the DSP modes To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button MIDNIGHT see page 40 Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button 5 1 CH see page 40 When the DVD LD or DVD 5 1 CH function is selected each press switches the DVD LD input between DVD LD and DVD 5 1 CH To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button CHANNEL SELECT see page 22 note Use to slect a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button TEST TONE see page 22 Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button ATT Use to attenunate lower the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion refer to p 31 2 To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button CHANNEL LEVEL see page 22 note Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button SIGNAL SELECT see page 37 Use to select the proper signal analog digital for the source your are inputting To use first press the REC
59. gram source 10 Button Use this button to select tracks higher than 10 Press this button and the remaining number to get the track 10 Button 3 track 13 ENTER DISC Button For a multiple CD player use this button to choose the disc On an MD player use it ejects thte disc on a VCR it switches between the VDR tuner and the TV tuner On an LD it changes sides of the LD 2 RECORD Button VSX D509S only Use to start recording To prevent accidental recording this button must be pressed twice to take effect the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first 3 MENU VSX D409 only Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks TOP MENU VSX D409 only Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks lt gt av amp ENTER buttons VSX D409 only These buttons can be used play or stop etc many components and also to navigate DVD menus options Specifically lt to rewind or reverse program source gt to fast forward program source A to pause program source V to stop program source ENTER to play program source AV pressed together to start recording for recording devices only Controlling the Rest of Your System Cassette Deck Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching t
60. h bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer CART A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn WS _ VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company LOCATION
61. he g receiver the commands see p 23 25 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck between STANDBY and ON not possible on all models aa Use to play the reverse side of the tape on a reversible deck 3 gt r Use to play the forward side of the tape on a reversible deck u Press to pause playback or recording 6 gt gt Press to fast forward the tape Pressing during playback starts forward search 6 lt lt Press to rewind the tape Pressing during playback starts reverse search D gt Press to start playback 8 m Press to stop playback RECORD Button VSX D509S only Use to start recording To prevent accidental recording this button must be pressed twice to take effect the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first MENU VSX D409 only Use this button to do a rewind music search TOP MENU VSX D409 only Use this button to do a forward music search 2 THESE CONTROLS CAN BE USED FOR DECK ONE OF A DUAL TAPE DECK VSX D409 only A Press to pause the tape uoi1je19dQ Vv Press to stop the tape ENTER Press to start playback lt Press to rewind the tape Press fast forward the tape FOR DECK TWO OR ANY DECK THAT CAN RECORD AY pressed together to start recording 47 48 Controlling the Rest of Your System DVD DVR Playe
62. he MULTI CONTROL button which you want to be duplicated In the above example press TV The LED will blinks twice The TV button will now make the remote function as a VCR controller Remember to assign the correct preset code for your equipment the default is for Pioneer equipment Checking Preset Codes VSX D509S To check which preset code is associated with a Multi Control button 1 2 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds The LED on the remote will blink twice Press the MULTI CONTROL button you want to check the preset code for Press 9 9 then 0 Each preset code consists of four digits for example 1329 Each digit will be represented by a series of blinks on the remote s LED 3 blinks to represent the digit 3 etc Press 1 The blinking LED indicates the left most digit of the preset code 1 in the example above Press 2 The blinking LED indicates the next digit of the preset code 3 in the example above Press 3 The blinking LED indicates the next digit of the preset code 2 in the example above Press 4 The blinking LED indicates the right most digit of the preset code 9 in the example above 29 30 Displays amp Controls Front Panel STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power 1W in standby mode STANDB
63. he receiver I 8 inches 20 cm Receiver Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX D409 Dry cell batteries AA size IEC R6P x 2 VSX D509S The remote control 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 located near a device that is emitting infrared rays The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord optional you can control other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit even when operating other equipment The remote control signals are received by the remote sensor of this unit and sent to the other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal memo You can also control Pioneer components by pointing the receiver s remote control directly at the component This type of operation does not require control cords Remote control unit Introductory Information CAUTION Incorrect use of batteries may result in such hazards as leakage and bursting Observe the following precautions Never use new and old batteries together Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the mark
64. ing the Volume Level of Each Channel ranis Setting Up the Remote Control sssi ciei r Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings VSX D509S Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 0 cccseeeeeteeteees Direct FUNCTION e ee cessed evans fa eedebebesdccestagisey A aa aE R eE E EEO E sorie cat Nia Enk Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button VSX D509S 29 Checking Preset Code VSX D5098 ccccccccccccssceeeseeeeseeeessecsessecsesseeseseesteeesteseeaees 29 Displays amp Controls vscesctetc eee Front Panel EEE es clea Need Me EEEE ENEA EEE rake Display nai sete eee ea Remote Control VSX D509S Remote Control VSX D409 oo ccc ccccccccssecccesseeccseeeccseeeccssaeecesaeeccesseeccsseeecctaeesetseess Sound Modes nirera n aa R a ERE Learning about the Sound Modes c cceccesceecceseeeeeeeceecseeeeeeeeeaeceneeneearesneeeeeeneeeeeas Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input lienas Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 0 cccceeeseeeeceeeeeeeeeeesseeteeeeeeeaes Sel cting a Sound Mode aeree ea erena epet ee eea eoep EEL E a Ean Fis EAN EEA Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 008 ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby DTS mode siaeeee PIAVIM KE RETIE ea AA E Nate Ad tear ac tee Aas As oe eh alee etd ae Using the TUNET viccivicsevaccesseasicocsuscavabene tevedasisavavavaenccsnataced Finding Statome art venereal atlas alee ete tes ieee oe aN aes aaa lon Tunin
65. le Refer to Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46 to 50 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components Cionas AII MULTI roa lant 5 K an 2 a TAPEIMD TVCONT ee DSPMODE MDNGHT 5 1CH e TEST SELECT TONE F SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND Hame SI seg CEMER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME EN Ree 1 5 1 Press REMOTE SET UP and 1 at the same time to select the preset mode goocue r Bi m aa a A o Bi The LED on the remote control starts to blink To cancel the preset mode at any time Press REMOTE SET UP 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD LD DVD or LD player TV SAT TV or Satellite tuner VCR DVR VCR or Digital Video Recorder CD CD player CD R TAPE MD CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT TV or Cable TV tuner The LED lights steadily and the first manufacturer and preset code s appear in the display If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds 3 Press A or V repeatedly to display the name of the component s manufacturer os Wey E If necessary press lt or gt to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is available A list of all available preset codes is provided on
66. may also incorporate Dolby Surround ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall and is suitable for music or musical sources marked ER Amra or RR DRAMA Simulates the relaxed environment of a classic medium size movie theater and is suitable for watching dramas on sources marked ppe DU leer sume or Ba ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of a modern large movie theater You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is suitable for action movies on sources marked paR Dore or BLE EXPANDED This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space allowing two channel stereo signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode DSP modes The DSP Digital Signal Processing modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing standard two channel stereo sources Dolby Pro Logic sources and Dolby Digital sources If you try to add this effect to functions which can not use it SP off flashes in the display HALL 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall of wooden construction Complex delay of reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and bea
67. me protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure A LIGHTNING For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when itis left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where itcan fallinto such powerlines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out part
68. mes FUNCTION button Use to select the playback or recording source This button lets you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following order CD tuner AUX CD R TAPE MD VCR DVR DVD LD VIDEO and TV SAT CHANNEL LEVEL buttons Use to adjust the output level of the selected channel s LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to the receiver It also flashes at other times for example when teaching the receiver preset codes with specific meanings RECEIVER button see page 16 This switches between STANDBY mode and power ON for this receiver ENTER button DISC Use for controlling other components only MASTER VOLUME buttons Use to set the overall listening volume button Use to record with other components gt gt button CLASS Use to fast forward search on CDs etc Also use the CLASS feature to switch between the three banks classes of station memories gt gt button DTV MENU Use to skip forward tracks on CD players etc Also use to access DTV menus lt lt button DTV ON OFF Use to skip reverse tracks on CD players etc Also use to turn DTV on off TEST TONE Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display FL dimmer or brighter Th
69. mote control Strong light such as fluorescent light is shining onto the unit s remote control signal light receiving window Replace the batteries refer to page 7 Operate within 23 feet 7 m 30 of the remote sensor on the front panel refer to page 7 Remove the obstacle or operate from another position Avoid exposing the remote sensor on the front panel to direct light The display is dark or off The FL DIMMER button is pushed Press FL DIMMER on the remote control repeatedly to return to the default If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions Additional Information Preset Code List VSX D509S Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Device Manufacturer Manractutpr Device Manufacturer Manufacturer DVD Harman Kardon 0582 TV Amstrad 0412 TV Etron 0009 0646 JVC 0558 0623 Anam National 0161 0250 0425 Fisher 0154 Kenwood 0534 Anam 0004 0009 0068 Fortress 0093 Magnavox 0503 0161 0180 1250 Fujitsu 0179 Mitsubishi 0521 0425 Futuretech 0180 Onkyo 0503 0627 Audio Technica 0000 0036 0053 Funai 0171 0179 0180 Optimus 0525 0093 0145 0150 0264 Panasonic 0490 0632 0156 0160 0161 GE 0021 0047 0051 Philips 0503 0539 0166 0170 0093 0178 0282 Proscan 0522 Audiovox 0092 0180 0451 0451 1147 1347 RCA 0522 0623 Gibralter 0017 0019 0030 Samsung 0573 Aumrk 0060 GoldStar
70. needed to prevent the ultra low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers memo e Initial setting is 0 dB e When is selected xx appears in the display LFE is not available Press A or V to set the attenuation level 0 dB 10 dB or dB gt i 0 dB lt 10 Ha display Preparations Low cut filter ON OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer memo e Initial setting is OFF g Ifthe SUB WOOFER is set to OFF in the SUB WOOFER ON OFF setting mode the low cut filter cannot be set Press A or V to select low cut filter ON or OFF FRONT speakers distance setting mode Sets the distance from the FRONT speakers to the listening position memo e Initial setting is 10 ft e One step equals about 1ft Press A or V to set the distance of the FRONT speakers from the main listening position up to 30 steps CENTER speaker distance setting mode Normally as the Center speaker is placed directly in front in the listening room it is closer to the listening position than the Front speakers This means that the sound from the Center speaker will be heard before the Front speakers To prevent this set the Center speaker distance setting to delay the sound from the Center speaker so that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard at the same time memo e Initial settin
71. netically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture move the speakers farther away from the TV e Install the center speaker above or below the TV so that the sound of the center channel is localized at the TV screen CAUTION If you choose to install the center speaker on top of the TV be sure to secure it with putty or by other suitable means to reduce the risk of damage or injury resulting from the speaker falling from the TV in the event of external shocks such as earthquakes e f possible install the surround speakers slightly above ear level e Try not to install the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect To achieve the best possible surround sound install your speakers as shown below Be sure all speakers are installed securely to prevent accidents and improve sound quality Overhead view of speaker set up Front Center Right Left E L LJ Daa Front Surround Right Surround Listening Position 15 Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this unit on The STANDBY indicator goes out To ensure the best possible surround sound be sure to complete the following set up operations This is particularly important when using the Dg Dolby surround mode You only need to make these settings once unless you change the plac
72. nna refer to page 13 Route OO RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires FM broadcasts e The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned e Weak radio signals Fully extend the FM wire antenna position for best reception and secure to a wall Connect an outdoor FM antenna refer to page 13 AM broadcasts The AM antenna positioned e Weak radio signals is poorly e Interference cause by other equipment fluorescent lamp motor etc Adjust the direction and position for best reception Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna refer to page 13 Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise 51 Additional Information Symptom Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically Cause Weak radio signal Remedy Connect an outdoor antenna refer to page 13 No sound from surround or center speakers Speaker settings are incorrect The rear and or center levels are turned down The surround and or center speakers are disconnected Refer to SPEAKERS setting mode on page 17 to check the speaker settings Refer to Setting the volume level of each channel on page 22 to check the speaker levels Connect the speakers refer to page 14 Sound is produced from other components but not from LD or DVD
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74. ollowing steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic search and manual step tuning functions If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later see Memorizing Stations on page 43 for more on how to do this 1 qua Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button On the receiver press the FM AM button to select the tuner mode 2 Use the BAND button to change the band FM or AM if necessary Each press switches the band between FM and AM on the front panel use the FM AM button 3 Tune to a station Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band press and hold either the FQ or FQ button for about a second The receiver will start searching for the next station stopping when it has found one Repeat this step to search for other stations Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time press the FQ FQ AY buttons High speed tuning Press and hold the FQ or FQ button for high speed tuning releasing the button once the desired frequency is reached MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don t light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode This should improve the sound
75. ontrols on the receiver 2 Switch the Dolby DTS mode on and off by pressing D0 on the remote control or 00 DTS on the front panel RETA Each press changes the display as follows OSO eat eee MUSICAL gt DRAMA bo 2 Ji ae oe OFF EXPANDED ACTION Refer to page 36 for more details about each surround effect i 7N memo e The effects of Dolby DTS mode can be adjusted in ee Do J e5 e range o o y pressing the o ete J th f 10 to 90 b ing EFFECT th S default setting is 70 Also the effect level can be set in each Dolby DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT ma button The STANDARD mode cannot be changed 1 Turn on the power of the playback component 2 Turn on the power of the receiver Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you want to playback If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION button to select the source see p 28 eo x D D Er O 5 4 If necessary press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source Sell 4 component as above 31 EE 5 Start playback of the component you ll selected in step 1 2 Te SSS p 41 42 Using the Tuner Finding a Station The f
76. optical input jack 2 memo e Initial setting is CD R Press A or V to select the optical digital input 2 DVD TV CD CD R VCR or OFF After you assign the component to a digital jack like optical one whenever you select that component for example CD the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting You can see this in the DIGITAL ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver 21 Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel adjusting the speaker volume balance Since the SUB WOOFER transmits an ultra low frequency its sound may seem quieter than it actually is e The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT 00 0000 1000 AA O Initial setting is 0 dB VSX D409 1 Press RCV This switches the remote to the surround setup mode On the VSX D409 the button is called RECEIVER Press OO Press VOL or to adjust the volume to an appropriate level Press TEST TONE to output the test tone The test tone is output in the following order ae ii as ae ae memo Test tone is only output in Dolby DTS modes Zr SS 5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each speaker when seated in the main listening position The channel level range is 10 dB memo e Levels can be set for e
77. ou can use this function to program in signals from the remote control s of your other component s This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes memo The highlighted keys can g learn new functions DOO SSS SSO ADS YO 26 2 LED 7 Press SETUP and hold for 3 seconds The visible LED will blink twice Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control and then press 9 7 then 5 to select the LEARNING setup mode The remote is ready to learn new commands from other remote controls The LED flashes rapidly To cancel LEARNING setup mode Press SETUP button After ten seconds if no commands are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode Press the button to be programmed for example the gt play button Point the remote controls at each other about 1 2 inches apart and press the button on the other remote control for the operation you want to program Point the remote controls toward each other Press the button on the other remote control corresponding to the operation you wish to program The LED on this receiver s remote will go out and then blink twice when the operation is learned Press the teaching key repeatedly varying the distances between the remotes until you see this receiver s remote blink twice indicating the operation has been learned 1
78. player SIGNAL SELECT is set incorrectly The digital inputs are assigned incorrectly or not at all Set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made refer to page 37 Set the digital input settings correctly refer to pages 20 21 No sound is output or a noise is output when software with DTS is played back SIGNAL SELECT is set to ANALOG A DVD player not compatible with DTS is used or the setting of DVD player is incorrect The digital output level is adjusted on a CD player or other component equipped with digital output level adjustment capability The DTS signal has been altered by the player and cannot be read Make digital connections refer to page 11 and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL refer to page 37 Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player Set the digital volume level of the player to full or to the neutral position When a search is performed by a DTS compatible CD player during playback noise is output The search function performed by the player slightly alters the digital information making it unreadable This is not a malfunction but be sure to turn the volume down to prevent the output of loud noise from your speakers Cannot be remote controlled The remote control batteries have worn out Too far away or bad angle of operation There is an obstacle between the receiver and the re
79. r Controls This remote control can control this component after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiver the commands see p 23 25 GES Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode SOURCE Press to switch the DVD LD player between STANDBY and ON aa Press to return to the start of the current chapter track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks When controlling a DVR use this button to go back channels channel GO gt ei Press to advance to the start of the next chapter track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks When controlling a DVR use this button to go forward channels channel u Press to pause playback on some models this will freeze frame the picture Number buttons Use the number buttons to navigate the on screen display The ENTER button is used as a SETUP button for the DVD players internal menus The 10 button is used to selet tracks higher than 10 gt gt Hold down for fast forward playback D aa Hold down for fast reverse playback 8 gt Press to start playback on some models pressing this when the disc tray is empty will cause the disc tray to open Press to stop playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open MENU Displays menus concerning the current DVD or DVR you are using USE THESE BUTTONS TO NAVIGATE
80. re designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equip ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help For Canadian model CAUTION To PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTEN SION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN LESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE VENT BLADE EXPOSURE ATTENTION pour PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE IMPORTANT NOTICE The serial number for this equipment is located on the base Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area This is for yo
81. repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING The product should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat ANTENNA I lt LEAD IN WIRE CLAM ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT GROUND SERVICE Fig A ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS lt POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters Playback of DVD LD and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worry about program formats When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in the DE Dolby Surround mode decoding switches automatically according to the input signal All you have to do is sit back and enjoy When connecting a DVD LD player or LD player using the DO RF output a commercially available RF demodulator RFD 1 is required ADVANCED THEATER modes Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby Surround performance by simulating the environment of
82. rs Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna Vinyl coated wire 13 14 Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers A full complement of six speakers is shown here but naturally everyone s home setup will vary Simply connect the speakers you have in the manner described below The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers called front speakers in the diagram but it is recommended to be used with at least three speakers Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal Also make sure the positive and negative terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers The receiver has two speaker systems A amp B Ais the main system supporting the full complement of memo surround sound speakers If you switch on both A amp B speaker systems only front speakers and the sub woofer will be audible No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost Similarly if you choose just the B system you ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down mixed to these two speakers e Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Q to 16 Q SURROUND Front Speakers A Center Speaker Speakers L R C SL SR
83. s in the battery case Batteries with the same shape may have different voltages Do not use different batteries together a VSX D409 VSX D509S Dry cell batteries AA size IEC LR6 x 2 CONTROL I Other Pioneer products with fq mark Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of other Pioneer products with fq mark Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below These are all analog connections and your analog audio components cassette deck use these jacks Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs two plugs To use Digital source features you must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital components to analog audio jacks If you want to record to from digital components like an MD to from analog components you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections See p 11 12 for more on digital connections When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet Only the VSX D509S has S video jacks and optical digital out jack The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal
84. s that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product SERVICING Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e lf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or
85. sing OVERLOAD indicator This lights when an analog signal is too strong the SIGNAL SELECT needs to be on ANALOG It indicates the sound is distorting and the signal should be reduced 2 ATT indicator Lights when ATT is used to attenuate reduce the level of the input signal can only be used in ANALOG mode 3 LOUDNESS indicator Lights when the LOUDNESS used to boost the bass and treble in quiet listening is on SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not SP gt A and or B means speakers are switched on SP gt means speakers are switched off MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level Volume level is maintained even when the power is off dB indicates the minimum level and OdB indicates the maximum level Depending on the level settings you make for individual channels the MAX level can range between 10dB and 0dB eo x D O 31 32 Displays amp Controls Remote Control VSX D509S x D SOURCE button Use to turn on off other components coneccted to the receiver MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver remote control in the stated mode For other equipment controls see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46 50 NUMBER MODE buttons see pages 23 43 Use the number buttons to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD DVD mode etc Also buttons m
86. tions Conversely if you use regular Be sure to insert composite video cords for video hook ups you completely should use them for your TV as well N A Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Components In order to use PCM QOO Digital DTS soundtracks you need to make digital audio connections You can do this by either coaxial or optical connections you do not need to do both The quality of these two types of connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal it is a matter of matching like with like for example the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver The VSX D409 D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of three digital inputs Connect your digital components as shown below There is one digital out jack which is marked PCM OM DTS VSX D5098S only OUT If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder currently these include MD DAT and CD R you can make direct digital recordings with this unit When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet VSX D509S AM LOOP VSX D509S only be a CONTROL COAX ol OPT Dirar A OL rai n Ml r KOJO CYS pe j ENE oa e E LE Re Saai e n Pew yal Cpa
87. tions as well see the previous page To cover all possible laser discs a DVD LD player or LD player requires an analog connection as shown here and two digital connections see the next page When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet TV tuner or Satellite tuner OUTPUT Video deck INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDE VIDEO L L L R R R 4 t 4 VSX D509S lh Ox O om i S A Ofer may Re my m N or JE Door S ERs A ENYE NOO OOO lt E B X AC OUTLET T T BO pean Ha A BOO OAA EDS amp eM i Re AROUND P oa OO or CS 28 e e R L WOOFER Re 4 E Front OUTPUT INPUT VIDEO Video L VIDEO camera R DVD player or LD player VSX D509S only Front video connections are accessed via the front a Audio Video cords N panel input selector as VIDEO Use audio video cords not supplied to connect the video components and a video cord to peep VSX D509S only connect the monitor TV P Connect red If your video components have S video jacks you R plugs to R right could use S video cords not supplied to connect X V white plugs to L them on the back of the receiver DEG left and the However if you use S video cords for your video yellow plugs to hook ups you must also hook up your TV with S VIDEO video connec
88. tup code The LED will blink after each digit is input and will blink twice to confirm a valid code has been input If the LED shows one long blink it means an invalid code has been input Check the preset code list and try again If you are not able to input a preset code you can refer to page 26 to teach the remote control individual commands Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary 4 Press SETUP to exit the preset mode The remote control returns to the previous operation mode It will also return to the previous mode after ten seconds of inactivify e The RCV Receiver button cannot be preset memo e You can only input a code for the component type written AR on each MULTI CONTROL button See page 29 for information on how to program a different type of component than specified on the button e f you recall a preset code for the tuner TUN MULTI COTROL you will not be able to control the built in tuner of this receiver using the remote To reset the remote to 23 the built in tuner input the preset code 0080 24 Preparations Recalling preset codes VSX D409 The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button Once the preset code is assigned pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component e Refer to Preset Code List on page 57 for the components and manufacturers availab
89. u want to make a digital recording from this receiver hook up this optical output to the optical input on the digital component you want to record into The source component like MD CD DVD etc must be digital also of course Make sure the analog digital switch is set to digital see p 37 The recording procedure is the same as described above 45 46 Controlling the Rest of Your System CD MD CD R VCR LD Player Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching the peapa receiver the commands see p 23 25 Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode SOURCE Press to switch the CD MD OR CD R player between STANDBY and ON 2 aa Press to return to the start of the current track Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks When controlling a VCR use this button to go back channels channel gt e Press to advance to the start of the next track Repeated presses skips to the start of following tracks When controlling a VCR use this button to go forward channels channel u Press to pause playback gt gt Hold down for fast forward playback lt lt Hold down for fast reverse playback D Press to start playback m Press to stop playback on some models pressing this when the disc is already stopped will cause the disc tray to open Number Buttons Used to directly access tracks on a pro
90. umer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and most importantly without affecting your sensitive hearing Sound can be deceiving Over time your hearing comfort level adapts to higher volumes of sound So what sounds normal can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts To establish a safe level e Start your volume control at a low setting e Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comfortable sound level e Set the dial and leave it there Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the future After all we want you listening for a lifetime We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association s Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise This list of sound levels is included for your protection Decibel Level Example 30 Quiet library soft whispers 40 Living room refrigerator bedroom away from traffic 50
91. ur security For Canadian model This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Pour le mod le Canadien Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT Information to User operate the equipment Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user s right to ACCESSORIES Do not place this product READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference HEED WARNINGS All warnings on the productandin the operating instructions should be adhered to FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS All operating and use instructions should be followed CLEANING Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth Never clean with furniture wax benzine insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet ATTACHMENTS Donotuse attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards WATER AND MOISTURE Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub was
92. utiful sound characteristic of an orchestra performing in a concert hall making it suitable for classical music HALL 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a concert hall with stone walls The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concert hall making it suitable for classical music JAZZ Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of hearing a live band DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with a square dance floor A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of the dance music THEATER 1 Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel Sound Modes Switching ANALOG DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function for example CD that is only hooked up by a digital connection then the ANALOG DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose digital If you have that function hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which tolisten to 1 Press RCV This switches the remote to the surround setup mode On the VSX D409 the button is called RECEIVER 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source compon
93. volume CHANNEL Use to select channels A W lt ENTER Press to select or adjust and navigate items on the menu screen Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel ENTER DISC button VSX D509S only Use to enter a channel I lt VSX D409 only Use to move to lower numbered channels gt gt VSX D409 only Use to move to higher numbered channels EFFECT VSX D409 only For TV and cable TV use tis button toimmediately enter a new channel CHANNEL ENTER function For satellite TV use this button to exit the menu screen MENU VSX D409 only Use to select the menu screen 2 TOP MENU VSX D409 only Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV The first four buttons for the VSX D409 and the the first three buttons for the VSX D5098S are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TVC button Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TVC MULTI CONTROL button If you have two TVs assign the main TV to the TVC button If you hook up your system this way the first four TV controls will always be accessible Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions If you think that there is something wrong with this component check the points below Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used

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