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...OpOerpaetriaotnion Table of Contents Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual 6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your System 8 Connecting Antennas 8 Connecting Audio Components 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 10 Connecting Video Components 10... 11 AC OUTLET 12 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Displays & Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Listening in Surround Sound 20 Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode 20 Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel ...
...OpOerpaetriaotnion Table of Contents Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual 6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your System 8 Connecting Antennas 8 Connecting Audio Components 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 10 Connecting Video Components 10... 11 AC OUTLET 12 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Displays & Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Listening in Surround Sound 20 Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode 20 Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel ...
Owner's Manual
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...VSX-D209 audio/video multichannel receiver. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. It is blinking. In the Additional Information section (p.30-31) you to it. It also covers using the supplied remote control...section and specifications. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Using this unit. EFFECT 9 0 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Remote control unit The following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AA size IEC R6P...
...VSX-D209 audio/video multichannel receiver. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. It is blinking. In the Additional Information section (p.30-31) you to it. It also covers using the supplied remote control...section and specifications. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Using this unit. EFFECT 9 0 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Remote control unit The following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna AA size IEC R6P...
Owner's Manual
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... and minus sides of this remote control unit. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you want to listen to your CD player, you need to (CD, CDR/TAPE, TUNER, etc.) and use different batteries together. VSX-D209 Other Pioneer products with the same shape ...may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Use the FUNCTION button to choose the component...
... and minus sides of this remote control unit. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you want to listen to your CD player, you need to (CD, CDR/TAPE, TUNER, etc.) and use different batteries together. VSX-D209 Other Pioneer products with the same shape ...may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Use the FUNCTION button to choose the component...
Owner's Manual
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...set the subwoofer on/ off and set speaker distances as well as set up Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up for Surround Sound The VSX-D209 offers several options for Dolby Pro Logic mode, 5.1 CH. Follow the steps below explaining each center mode to decide which center mode to ... MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the 3 button to be equal. You only need to make the most of the various ...
...set the subwoofer on/ off and set speaker distances as well as set up Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up for Surround Sound The VSX-D209 offers several options for Dolby Pro Logic mode, 5.1 CH. Follow the steps below explaining each center mode to decide which center mode to ... MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the 3 button to be equal. You only need to make the most of the various ...
Owner's Manual
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Setting Up for the FRNT (front) speakers. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF (subwoofer) select mode. 6 Use the 5∞ buttons to judge how far the speakers are finished setting ...
Setting Up for the FRNT (front) speakers. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF (subwoofer) select mode. 6 Use the 5∞ buttons to judge how far the speakers are finished setting ...
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buttons. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the TEST TONE button. Adjust the volumes of the speakers so that the ...9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 3 Press the CH. Setting Up for Surround Sound Set up Setting up speaker levels for Dolby Pro Logic In order to get the...
buttons. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 2 Press the SURROUND button. 3 Press the TEST TONE button. Adjust the volumes of the speakers so that the ...9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 3 Press the CH. Setting Up for Surround Sound Set up Setting up speaker levels for Dolby Pro Logic In order to get the...
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... Up for Surround Sound Setting up speaker levels for each type independently. 16 SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the DSP MODE button to a standard level of the speakers to turn on a DSP effect.
... Up for Surround Sound Setting up speaker levels for each type independently. 16 SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the DSP MODE button to a standard level of the speakers to turn on a DSP effect.
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... button Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. Negates use of -6dB to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 18) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. #$ % ^ 0 DOLBY PRO LOGIC button (see pages 23-25) STATION (+/-) Selects station memories when using ...between the various DSP modes available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER2) and DSP off . Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 22) Use to switch on or off . FL DIMMER button Use this does not switch the speakers off...
... button Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. Negates use of -6dB to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 18) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. #$ % ^ 0 DOLBY PRO LOGIC button (see pages 23-25) STATION (+/-) Selects station memories when using ...between the various DSP modes available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER2) and DSP off . Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see page 22) Use to switch on or off . FL DIMMER button Use this does not switch the speakers off...
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...-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 0 = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 SOURCE (Power) button This button turns on/off . SELECT button (see page 15-16, ) Used to start the process of setting the effect levels 6 2 button (see Controlling the Rest of the VSX-D209. The FQ... +/- In DVD mode this button to hear a test tone from any of memorized frequencies or change channels on /off setting. 19 These buttons are three brightness settings as well as an off subwoofer option and select delay time for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209...
...-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 0 = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 SOURCE (Power) button This button turns on/off . SELECT button (see page 15-16, ) Used to start the process of setting the effect levels 6 2 button (see Controlling the Rest of the VSX-D209. The FQ... +/- In DVD mode this button to hear a test tone from any of memorized frequencies or change channels on /off setting. 19 These buttons are three brightness settings as well as an off subwoofer option and select delay time for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209...
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The VSX-D209 takes advantage of these days. When using any of this to adjust the DSP effect level PRO LOGIC THEATER1 and PRO LOGIC THEATER2 . This starts ... MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press 2 (DOLBY PRO LOGIC on this . to provide dramatic and realistic surround sound. You can 't use the tone controls, or the DIRECT function with PRO LOGIC mode. 20 Listening in Surround Sound Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode To really appreciate what the VSX-D209 can be further...
The VSX-D209 takes advantage of these days. When using any of this to adjust the DSP effect level PRO LOGIC THEATER1 and PRO LOGIC THEATER2 . This starts ... MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press 2 (DOLBY PRO LOGIC on this . to provide dramatic and realistic surround sound. You can 't use the tone controls, or the DIRECT function with PRO LOGIC mode. 20 Listening in Surround Sound Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode To really appreciate what the VSX-D209 can be further...
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...RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the FUNCTION button to the 5.1 channel inputs of the VSXD209 for instructions on connecting up. 5.1 channel mode of the VSX-D209 provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than ...the Dolby Pro Logic mode. memo • You can use the tone controls S.BASS, or the DIRECT function in 5.1 CH mode. Listening in...
...RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the FUNCTION button to the 5.1 channel inputs of the VSXD209 for instructions on connecting up. 5.1 channel mode of the VSX-D209 provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than ...the Dolby Pro Logic mode. memo • You can use the tone controls S.BASS, or the DIRECT function in 5.1 CH mode. Listening in...
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... strong bass sound of a mid-sized movie theater. SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER Repeated presses of 10-90 (the default AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î settinig is to play a source and experiment. You can adjust the effect level within an range of DSP MODE changes the DSP mode..., you can't turn DSP on when the speakes are off, SP OFF will flash on the display, informing you that you can 't use the tone controls, or the DIRECT function with DSP mode. 22 The descriptions below give the sound a live, small club feel.
... strong bass sound of a mid-sized movie theater. SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER Repeated presses of 10-90 (the default AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î settinig is to play a source and experiment. You can adjust the effect level within an range of DSP MODE changes the DSP mode..., you can't turn DSP on when the speakes are off, SP OFF will flash on the display, informing you that you can 't use the tone controls, or the DIRECT function with DSP mode. 22 The descriptions below give the sound a live, small club feel.
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... 25 for stations in tuner mode . SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 MPX 1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the remote control in the receiver's memory for easy recall anytime-turn to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (... or FQ. - Once you are tuned to a station you want to listen to, see Memorizing Stations on page 24 for more on the remote control to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING...
... 25 for stations in tuner mode . SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 MPX 1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the remote control in the receiver's memory for easy recall anytime-turn to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (... or FQ. - Once you are tuned to a station you want to listen to, see Memorizing Stations on page 24 for more on the remote control to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING...
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.... SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING Each press switches the band between RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME bands. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Press D. SELECT LEVEL On the receiver, pressing the FM/AM button switches between FM and AM. The display ... button to select either FM or AM. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION ! 5 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to put the receiver in tuner mode . This saves the effort of manually tuning in tuner mode. 4 3 D. The VSXD209 can simply enter the frequency directly...
.... SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING Each press switches the band between RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME bands. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Press D. SELECT LEVEL On the receiver, pressing the FM/AM button switches between FM and AM. The display ... button to select either FM or AM. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION ! 5 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control to put the receiver in tuner mode . This saves the effort of manually tuning in tuner mode. 4 3 D. The VSXD209 can simply enter the frequency directly...
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... the tuner mode. ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. TAPE MD CD-R 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the remote control in tuner mode. 3 3 Press CLASS to a station with a couple of the three classes. buttons to do this), you want, the preset class and...EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 34 1 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station. Repeatedly pressing this...
... the tuner mode. ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. TAPE MD CD-R 1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the remote control in tuner mode. 3 3 Press CLASS to a station with a couple of the three classes. buttons to do this), you want, the preset class and...EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME 2 Press the TUNER button on the remote control. 34 1 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station. Repeatedly pressing this...
Owner's Manual
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... then start playback of the source component. Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are accessible from the remote control. On the receiver, select the source directly using the MONITOR button on the recorded signal. 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD ... CONT. Press the MONITOR button to the radio station, load the CD, etc. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to record. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL....
... then start playback of the source component. Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are accessible from the remote control. On the receiver, select the source directly using the MONITOR button on the recorded signal. 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD ... CONT. Press the MONITOR button to the radio station, load the CD, etc. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to record. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL....
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.... Repeated presses skips to start of Your System Operation CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer TVs. To control your CD, MD or CD-R player with this remote control, first put the remote into CD, MD or CD-R mode with the proper SOURCE SELECT button (i.e. ... VOL +/- the CD, MD, or CD-R button). 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. TV Controls memo 1 2 3 4 This remote control can control Pioneer CD, MD or CD-R decks. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks. 4¢ Press to advance to the start playback. ...
.... Repeated presses skips to start of Your System Operation CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer TVs. To control your CD, MD or CD-R player with this remote control, first put the remote into CD, MD or CD-R mode with the proper SOURCE SELECT button (i.e. ... VOL +/- the CD, MD, or CD-R button). 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. TV Controls memo 1 2 3 4 This remote control can control Pioneer CD, MD or CD-R decks. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks. 4¢ Press to advance to the start playback. ...
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... to rewind the tape. reverse models only). 3 : Press to start playback of reverse side of Your System Cassette Deck Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer cassete decks. For regular cassette decks use buttons 3-0 to control deck 2 and buttons --= to fast forward the tape. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Pressing during playback starts reverse search. ENTER (7) : Press...
... to rewind the tape. reverse models only). 3 : Press to start playback of reverse side of Your System Cassette Deck Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer cassete decks. For regular cassette decks use buttons 3-0 to control deck 2 and buttons --= to fast forward the tape. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Pressing during playback starts reverse search. ENTER (7) : Press...
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...; 9 0 = ~ ! @ 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to the start of Your System Operation DVD Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer DVD players. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Controlling the Rest of the current chapter (track). To control your DVD player with this when the disc is in the stated mode. 2 SOURCE...
...; 9 0 = ~ ! @ 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to the start of Your System Operation DVD Player Controls memo This remote control can control Pioneer DVD players. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Controlling the Rest of the current chapter (track). To control your DVD player with this when the disc is in the stated mode. 2 SOURCE...
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... dealer to carry out repair work. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your system (see page 8). • Turn off . • Monitor is on. • Improper connections. •...sound from the outlet, and insert again. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (see pages 8 through 11). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS to a wall. • Connect an outdoor FM antenna. (see page 8). • Adjust the ...
... dealer to carry out repair work. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your system (see page 8). • Turn off . • Monitor is on. • Improper connections. •...sound from the outlet, and insert again. • Make sure the component is connected correctly (see pages 8 through 11). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS to a wall. • Connect an outdoor FM antenna. (see page 8). • Adjust the ...