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...carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 2 THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS...SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. If this fine Pioneer product. This is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with ...
...carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to operate the equipment. 2 THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS...SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. If this fine Pioneer product. This is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in accordance with ...
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...product. The product may cause the product and cart combination to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of overhead power lines or other controls may cause hazards. A product and cart combination should be retained for the grounding electrode. This product ...substitutions may expose you are unable to insert the plug fully into the product. ÷ If the product has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. SAFETY CHECK - All the safety and operating instructions should be moved with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having a...
...product. The product may cause the product and cart combination to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of overhead power lines or other controls may cause hazards. A product and cart combination should be retained for the grounding electrode. This product ...substitutions may expose you are unable to insert the plug fully into the product. ÷ If the product has been exposed to lightning and power-line surges. SAFETY CHECK - All the safety and operating instructions should be moved with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having a...
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... Surround performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to the input signal. All rights reserved. 4 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ... Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to transform your home. 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. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,...
... Surround performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to the input signal. All rights reserved. 4 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ... Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to transform your home. 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. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories,...
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... Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. When connecting your audio components to hook up your analog audio components (cassette deck) use these analog connections. 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...jacks as shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up, connect your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH...
... Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. When connecting your audio components to hook up your analog audio components (cassette deck) use these analog connections. 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...jacks as shown below. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up, connect your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH...
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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 ...be made from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. This can also cause the receiver to the 5.1 analog inputs on vacation...sure that the receiver is turned on and off and unplugged from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to this AC OUTLET in regular use, e.g., on this unit. Do...
VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN ...be made from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. This can also cause the receiver to the 5.1 analog inputs on vacation...sure that the receiver is turned on and off and unplugged from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to this AC OUTLET in regular use, e.g., on this unit. Do...
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... should use Digital source you must also hook up your digital components with Svideo connections. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to VIDEO. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH ...up their audio 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." However, if you must use the analog connections pictured ...
... should use Digital source you must also hook up your digital components with Svideo connections. When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to VIDEO. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH ...up their audio 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." However, if you must use the analog connections pictured ...
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...but since some digital components only have one digital out jack which is disconnected from the component to the optical input on the receiver). The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like with this receiver. There is one type of digital terminal, it is...matter of three digital inputs. If you connect this by either coaxial or optical connections (you need to do not need to make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. When you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you do both). Set up Connecting Your ...
...but since some digital components only have one digital out jack which is disconnected from the component to the optical input on the receiver). The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of matching like with this receiver. There is one type of digital terminal, it is...matter of three digital inputs. If you connect this by either coaxial or optical connections (you need to do not need to make sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. When you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you do both). Set up Connecting Your ...
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...the speaker on the left to the active speakers so no sound will be down -mixed to 16 Ω. In this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers A full complement of six speakers is shown here but it is recommended to be used with a nominal impedance...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 unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the...
...the speaker on the left to the active speakers so no sound will be down -mixed to 16 Ω. In this unit to the AC power source. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Speakers A full complement of six speakers is shown here but it is recommended to be used with a nominal impedance...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 unit to the audio input jack on your TV as the...
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... (page 19) Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off. Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this specialized mono mode. For best results, start with 2 Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to your surround...MENU 7 4 ¢ 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 4 CHANNEL ...
... (page 19) Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off. Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this specialized mono mode. For best results, start with 2 Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you want to your surround...MENU 7 4 ¢ 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 4 CHANNEL ...
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...TUNER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to select another code in the...code is more than one setup code, press @ or # to your component. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "111" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (...
...TUNER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to select another code in the...code is more than one setup code, press @ or # to your component. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "111" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (...
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... increase/decrease bass (within a range of -6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). $ TREBLE (+/-) buttons Use to increase/decrease treble (within a range of power (1W) in standby mode). 3 STATION (+/-), FREQUENCY (+/-), TUNING SELECT buttons (see page 40) Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. This ... to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER 2) and DSP off . * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to hear quiet sounds and not get...
... increase/decrease bass (within a range of -6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). $ TREBLE (+/-) buttons Use to increase/decrease treble (within a range of power (1W) in standby mode). 3 STATION (+/-), FREQUENCY (+/-), TUNING SELECT buttons (see page 40) Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. This ... to switch between the various DSP modes available (HALL1, HALL 2, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1, THEATER 2) and DSP off . * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to hear quiet sounds and not get...
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... quiet listening, is on. ! STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being made (see "Front Panel", -, SIGNAL SELECT). Volume level is maintained even when the power is selected. OVERLOAD indicator This lights when an analog signal is played. Displays & Controls Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRO LOGIC DSP DIGITAL ATT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL...
... quiet listening, is on. ! STEREO: Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being made (see "Front Panel", -, SIGNAL SELECT). Volume level is maintained even when the power is selected. OVERLOAD indicator This lights when an analog signal is played. Displays & Controls Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRO LOGIC DSP DIGITAL ATT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL...
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... fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. The FQ +/- Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button to switch on the power of the receiver. To use to the receiver. buttons Use to adjust the output level of FM broadcasts. Also use first press the RECEIVER...tracks on your Satellite TV, cable TV, etc. 5 CHANNEL +/- This feature is sent from the remote control to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with other components. buttons Use to adjust the volume on CD players etc. MENU button ...
... fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. The FQ +/- Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button to switch on the power of the receiver. To use to the receiver. buttons Use to adjust the output level of FM broadcasts. Also use first press the RECEIVER...tracks on your Satellite TV, cable TV, etc. 5 CHANNEL +/- This feature is sent from the remote control to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with other components. buttons Use to adjust the volume on CD players etc. MENU button ...
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... or advanced listening modes. ! 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 43, 44) Use to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button brings you cycle through the different functions of...amount of effect in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCDR/DVR, DVD/ LD, DVD 5.1 CH., and TV/SAT. 0 RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the three banks (classes) of a double cassette deck player. D. These buttons are inputting. FL DIMMER button Use this receiver. - Displays...
... or advanced listening modes. ! 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 43, 44) Use to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button brings you cycle through the different functions of...amount of effect in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCDR/DVR, DVD/ LD, DVD 5.1 CH., and TV/SAT. 0 RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the three banks (classes) of a double cassette deck player. D. These buttons are inputting. FL DIMMER button Use this receiver. - Displays...
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...for classical music. DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that have been recorded in a concert hall, making it suitable for film soundtracks. It is especially designed to give ...of a classic medium size movie theater, and is suitable for enjoying movies that recreates the movie theater experience. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of a medium sized movie theater. DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with music sources but...
...for classical music. DSP modes The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that have been recorded in a concert hall, making it suitable for film soundtracks. It is especially designed to give ...of a classic medium size movie theater, and is suitable for enjoying movies that recreates the movie theater experience. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of a medium sized movie theater. DANCE Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with music sources but...
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...to select the source you want to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT 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...8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 8 Press MASTER VOLUME (+/-) to adjust the volume level. 2 5 memo • When an...
...to select the source you want to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT 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...8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you selected in step 1. 8 Press MASTER VOLUME (+/-) to adjust the volume level. 2 5 memo • When an...
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... 0 EFFECT 4 ‡ E¢ NTER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Turn on the power of the receiver. This sets the remote to the input signal. The STANDARD mode cannot be adjusted in each surround effect. Be sure that the... is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is switched on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on and will appears in step 1. 41 Operation
... 0 EFFECT 4 ‡ E¢ NTER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 4 1 Turn on the power of the receiver. This sets the remote to the input signal. The STANDARD mode cannot be adjusted in each surround effect. Be sure that the... is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is switched on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on and will appears in step 1. 41 Operation
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... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 3 3 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station. Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 3 Use the STATION +/- SOURCE...
... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 3 3 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station. Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 3 Use the STATION +/- SOURCE...
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...Use to adjust the TV volume. @ ¶ (VSX-D409 : 3) Use to get INFO on the DTV program. # 2 (VSX-D409 : 1) Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. $ DSP (VSX-D409 : ¡) Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. % BLANK (VSX-D409 : ¢) Use to choose the YELLOW commands on...162; LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 4 ~ 5 & 8 @ % ^ 1 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...
...Use to adjust the TV volume. @ ¶ (VSX-D409 : 3) Use to get INFO on the DTV program. # 2 (VSX-D409 : 1) Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. $ DSP (VSX-D409 : ¡) Use to choose the GREEN commands on a DTV menu. % BLANK (VSX-D409 : ¢) Use to choose the YELLOW commands on...162; LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 2 4 ~ 5 & 8 @ % ^ 1 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...
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...lie in another component. Investigate the other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.). • Adjust the direction and position for trouble and malfunctions. Symptom The power does not turn ON. Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer...in radio broadcasts. If you connected. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to page 13).
...lie in another component. Investigate the other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.). • Adjust the direction and position for trouble and malfunctions. Symptom The power does not turn ON. Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for best reception. • Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer...in radio broadcasts. If you connected. • Make sure the component is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to page 13).