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... surround mode allows you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in Standby mode). DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs. No. 5,451,942 and other factors require that enhance... signal. When the midnight listening mode is switched OFF (in simulated Dolby Digital. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in the 2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according ...
... surround mode allows you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in Standby mode). DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs. No. 5,451,942 and other factors require that enhance... signal. When the midnight listening mode is switched OFF (in simulated Dolby Digital. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in the 2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according ...
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...6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual ...6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your Equipment 8 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 9 AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Digital Components...Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29 Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S 29 Displays & Controls 30 Front Panel ...30 Display ...31 Remote Control (VSX-D509S 32 Remote Control (VSX-D409 34 Sound Modes 36 Learning about the Sound...
...6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual ...6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your Equipment 8 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 9 AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max 9 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Digital Components...Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29 Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S 29 Displays & Controls 30 Front Panel ...30 Display ...31 Remote Control (VSX-D509S 32 Remote Control (VSX-D409 34 Sound Modes 36 Learning about the Sound...
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... FQ SOUCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7... point you 've received the following symbols are brought over the top of this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your ...
... FQ SOUCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7... point you 've received the following symbols are brought over the top of this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your ...
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...plugs (two plugs). Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. If you want to the jacks as shown below. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your equipment, always make sure the power ... components you only need to hook up your digital equipment with these jacks. When connecting your cassette deck which is also a good idea to analog audio jacks. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH INPUT COAX OPT1 OPT2 PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN OPT DIGITAL OUT TO ...
...plugs (two plugs). Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. If you want to the jacks as shown below. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your equipment, always make sure the power ... components you only need to hook up your digital equipment with these jacks. When connecting your cassette deck which is also a good idea to analog audio jacks. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH INPUT COAX OPT1 OPT2 PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN OPT DIGITAL OUT TO ...
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VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA R E C P L A Y R TV / SAT ... SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL AC OUTLET FRONT OUT PUT L R SURROUND OUT PUT L SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT R Components equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. 9 Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components DVD...
VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75Ω FM ANTENNA R E C P L A Y R TV / SAT ... SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL AC OUTLET FRONT OUT PUT L R SURROUND OUT PUT L SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT R Components equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. CAUTION: DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. 9 Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components DVD...
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... is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to insert completely. 10 7 Front Video camera (etc.) S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO INPUT V L R VSX-D509S only Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO." R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER.../LD player or LD player requires an analog connection (as shown below. Be sure to hook up your TV with analog audio connections as well. memo VSX-D509S only If your video components have S-video jacks, you could use them on this page for the video signal but ...
... is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to insert completely. 10 7 Front Video camera (etc.) S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO INPUT V L R VSX-D509S only Front video connections are accessed via the front panel input selector as "VIDEO." R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER.../LD player or LD player requires an analog connection (as shown below. Be sure to hook up your TV with analog audio connections as well. memo VSX-D509S only If your video components have S-video jacks, you could use them on this page for the video signal but ...
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The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like with like... DIGITAL OUT COAX DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN DVD player CD player CD recorder 7 Digital audio cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you use ... do both). Be sure to make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 11 Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Components In order to...
The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like with like... DIGITAL OUT COAX DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN DVD player CD player CD recorder 7 Digital audio cords/Optical cables Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can do this by either coaxial or optical connections (you use ... do both). Be sure to make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. Digital audio cord Optical cable (or standard video cord) 11 Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Components In order to...
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No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to the audio input jack on your TV. When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on both A & B speaker systems, ... OUT TV S OUT VCR / DVR S IN A FRONT SPEAKERS RL CENTER SPEAKERS CENTER PREOUT S TV / IN SAT S IN DVD / LD SURROUND SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL VSX-D509S AC OUTLET Powered sub woofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this case, the center speaker shown is recommended to...
No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel sources will be down -mixed to the audio input jack on your TV. When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker, connect the CENTER PREOUT jack on both A & B speaker systems, ... OUT TV S OUT VCR / DVR S IN A FRONT SPEAKERS RL CENTER SPEAKERS CENTER PREOUT S TV / IN SAT S IN DVD / LD SURROUND SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL VSX-D509S AC OUTLET Powered sub woofer INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this case, the center speaker shown is recommended to...
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... ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1 4 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 2 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3... MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to set other surround modes. This switches the remote to the surround setup...
... ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1 4 3 AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 2 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3... MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to set other surround modes. This switches the remote to the surround setup...
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... woofer in SPEAKERS setting mode, crossover frequency cannot be set to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers). LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Choose the point at which you use the "PLUS" setting. memo • Initial setting is "ON". • Setting the...
... woofer in SPEAKERS setting mode, crossover frequency cannot be set to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers). LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Choose the point at which you use the "PLUS" setting. memo • Initial setting is "ON". • Setting the...
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... MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 to adjust the volume to an appropriate...memo • Test tone is 0 dB. The channel level range is output in the main listening position. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 ...
... MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 to adjust the volume to an appropriate...memo • Test tone is 0 dB. The channel level range is output in the main listening position. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 ...
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... is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set to display the name of the following steps show you want to blink. Preparations Recalling preset codes (VSX-D409) The following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 TV/SAT : TV or Satellite tuner D.ACCESS 1...; CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,5 CD-R/TAPE/MD : CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT : TV or Cable TV...
... is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set to display the name of the following steps show you want to blink. Preparations Recalling preset codes (VSX-D409) The following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 TV/SAT : TV or Satellite tuner D.ACCESS 1...; CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1,5 CD-R/TAPE/MD : CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV CONT : TV or Cable TV...
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... 3 Press 9, 8, then 1. REMOTE SET UP 27 The LED will be cleared once more 3 seconds. Set up Preparations Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) 3 DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 ...BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 0 Clears all presets and restores factory default settings. The LED blinks in sets of the buttons you have ...
... 3 Press 9, 8, then 1. REMOTE SET UP 27 The LED will be cleared once more 3 seconds. Set up Preparations Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) 3 DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 ...BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VSX-D409 0 Clears all presets and restores factory default settings. The LED blinks in sets of the buttons you have ...
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...player. TV 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE 3 Press 9, 8, then 3. LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE 2 SET UP To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will blink twice...the receiver and the remote control. This could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component. VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 1 To turn the the ...
...player. TV 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE 3 Press 9, 8, then 3. LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE 2 SET UP To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will blink twice...the receiver and the remote control. This could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component. VSX-D409 ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 1 To turn the the ...
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...the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off . * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes....;.?/∫ Digital Signal Processor MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES 1 R BASS VIDEO TREBLE MIDNIGHT AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ~ !@ # $% ^ & * This illustration shows the VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power...
...the VIDEO INPUT jacks (refer to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off . * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes....;.?/∫ Digital Signal Processor MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES 1 R BASS VIDEO TREBLE MIDNIGHT AUX S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ~ !@ # $% ^ & * This illustration shows the VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power...
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... indicate the type of input signal assigned for individual channels, the MAX level can only be on or not. DTS: Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played. 9 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on . ! It indicates the sound is distorting and the signal should... is selected. 4 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in use. 5 DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is in use. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is selected.
... indicate the type of input signal assigned for individual channels, the MAX level can only be on or not. DTS: Lights when a source with DTS audio signals is played. 9 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on . ! It indicates the sound is distorting and the signal should... is selected. 4 MIDNIGHT indicator Lights when MIDNIGHT listening mode is in use. 5 DIRECT indicator Lights when source DIRECT is in use. DIGITAL : Lights when a digital audio signal is selected. 2 DIGITAL : Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is selected.
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... first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of the DSP modes. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP ...ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in DOLBY...
... first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of the DSP modes. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 DSP ...ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT = ~ ! @ # $ % ^ 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in DOLBY...
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... to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. Use with a square dance floor. If you to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with Dolby Pro Logic for action movies on... sources marked 1 ( ) or .R ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of motion picture audio which you like DVDs and LDs). A short delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of different sonic environments when playing standard (...
... to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. Use with a square dance floor. If you to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like . DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with Dolby Pro Logic for action movies on... sources marked 1 ( ) or .R ACTION Simulates the acoustic environment of motion picture audio which you like DVDs and LDs). A short delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of different sonic environments when playing standard (...
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...the 5.1CH remote to go back to the volume level. 40 Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R memo • When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE... . With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. DVD 5.1CH S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R dB memo • When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode,SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT,... button 4 (DVD 5.1CH) on or off. input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes.
...the 5.1CH remote to go back to the volume level. 40 Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R memo • When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE... . With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. DVD 5.1CH S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R dB memo • When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode,SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT,... button 4 (DVD 5.1CH) on or off. input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes.