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... Processing) surround mode allows you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in theaters. 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. All rights reserved. 4 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby ... Pro Logic No need to music or watching movies. When the midnight listening mode is on page 58. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to operate a variety of other components simply by...
... Processing) surround mode allows you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in theaters. 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. All rights reserved. 4 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby ... Pro Logic No need to music or watching movies. When the midnight listening mode is on page 58. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be kept low, the surround effects may tend to operate a variety of other components simply by...
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... Settings 27 Direct Function ...28 Programming a 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 Modes 36 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input .../DVR Player Controls 48 DTV Controls ...49 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls 50 Additional Information 51 Troubleshooting ...51 Preset Code List (VSX-D509S 53 Preset Code List (VSX-D409 57 Specifications ...58 5 Operation
... Settings 27 Direct Function ...28 Programming a 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 Modes 36 Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input .../DVR Player Controls 48 DTV Controls ...49 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls 50 Additional Information 51 Troubleshooting ...51 Preset Code List (VSX-D509S 53 Preset Code List (VSX-D409 57 Specifications ...58 5 Operation
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... TOP MENU 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...check that 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. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange ...
... TOP MENU 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...check that 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. When Making Cable Connections Be careful not to arrange ...
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VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can also control Pioneer components by the remote sensor of other Pioneer products with another infrared remote control unit. 1 4 2 5 3 6 - + + - 30 30 23ft (7m) Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can control other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Do not use...
VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can also control Pioneer components by the remote sensor of other Pioneer products with another infrared remote control unit. 1 4 2 5 3 6 - + + - 30 30 23ft (7m) Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can control other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Do not use...
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...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...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 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on or off. SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode...
...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...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 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on or off. SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode...
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... 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 VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the... DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press RCV. This switches the remote to output the test tone. Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo...
... 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 VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the... DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Press RCV. This switches the remote to output the test tone. Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo...
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... In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can only input a code for the component type written on each MULTI CONTROL button. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner ... DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for the component you are listed in the "Preset Code List", simply recall the corresponding ...
... In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can only input a code for the component type written on each MULTI CONTROL button. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner ... DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT LED 2 3 1,4 1 Press SETUP and hold for the component you are listed in the "Preset Code List", simply recall the corresponding ...
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... to blink. ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ 3 Each button can be set the remote to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is available. 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...
... to blink. ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ 3 Each button can be set the remote to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is available. 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...
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...Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary. 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to your component. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set even if a code is not displayed. • TUNER cannot be ... • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be preset. • If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 25
...Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary. 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to your component. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set even if a code is not displayed. • TUNER cannot be ... • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be preset. • If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 25
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...preset codes do not operate correctly, you want to program . Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will automatically leave the LEARNING mode and revert to its previous mode. 3 Press the button to be ...programmed (for example the 3 [play] button). AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo The highlighted keys can...
...preset codes do not operate correctly, you want to program . Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will automatically leave the LEARNING mode and revert to its previous mode. 3 Press the button to be ...programmed (for example the 3 [play] button). AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT memo The highlighted keys can...
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... MENU ST 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 VSX-D409 0 Clears all presets and restores factory default settings. After blinking three times, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 3 1 Press...
... MENU ST 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 VSX-D409 0 Clears all presets and restores factory default settings. After blinking three times, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 3 1 Press...
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... TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 9 0 EFFECT ‡ ENTER FUNC 10 DISC CH VOL TV CONTROL VOL FQ 3 Press 9, 8, then 2. 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 DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is... ON any MULTI CONTROL button you have this feature and thus can 't use the DIRECT FUNCTION. 28 This could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component. The LED blinks twice to indicate the button ...
... TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 9 0 EFFECT ‡ ENTER FUNC 10 DISC CH VOL TV CONTROL VOL FQ 3 Press 9, 8, then 2. 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 DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is... ON any MULTI CONTROL button you have this feature and thus can 't use the DIRECT FUNCTION. 28 This could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component. The LED blinks twice to indicate the button ...
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...code is for Pioneer equipment). The blinking LED indicates the next digit of the preset code ("1" in the example above ). 7 Press 4. The blinking LED indicates the right-most digit of the preset code ("3" in the example above ). 29 The LED will now make the remote function as a... 2 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. Each preset code consists of blinks on the remote will blinks twice. Preparations Set up Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) This feature changes a selected Multi Control button to VCR so that VCR control buttons are ...
...code is for Pioneer equipment). The blinking LED indicates the next digit of the preset code ("1" in the example above ). 7 Press 4. The blinking LED indicates the right-most digit of the preset code ("3" in the example above ). 29 The LED will now make the remote function as a... 2 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. Each preset code consists of blinks on the remote will blinks twice. Preparations Set up Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) This feature changes a selected Multi Control button to VCR so that VCR control buttons are ...
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...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 weak, press the MPX button to switch DIRECT playback on or off. Use to create different... STATION (+/-) Selects station memories when using the tuner. This feature will enable you to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 31) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. 30 0 2 /DTS button (see pages 38, 41) Use to switch tape monitoring on and...
...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 weak, press the MPX button to switch DIRECT playback on or off. Use to create different... STATION (+/-) Selects station memories when using the tuner. This feature will enable you to enjoy the broadcast. 7 Display (see page 31) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from any stereo source. 30 0 2 /DTS button (see pages 38, 41) Use to switch tape monitoring on and...
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... stated mode. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. Also, buttons marked with the following names have special functions. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = ~ ! @ # SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4...4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System...
... stated mode. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. Also, buttons marked with the following names have special functions. Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 = ~ ! @ # SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4...4 ¢ 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING REMOTE CONTROL UNIT $ % ^ & 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System...
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...to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to switch on CD players etc. buttons Use to adjust the output level of FM broadcasts. TV VOLUME +/- TV FUNC button Use select...for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other times, for this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to select a speaker when setting up the remote control to control other components. This feature is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality. - 2 button Use to play other ...
...to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the selected channel(s). $ LED DISPLAY This display flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to switch on CD players etc. buttons Use to adjust the output level of FM broadcasts. TV VOLUME +/- TV FUNC button Use select...for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other times, for this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to select a speaker when setting up the remote control to control other components. This feature is weak then switching to MONO will improve the sound quality. - 2 button Use to play other ...
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... (see pages 38, 41) Use to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD, DVD mode etc. 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 receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. For other ...
... (see pages 38, 41) Use to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD, DVD mode etc. 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 receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. For other ...
Owner's Manual
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... modes or advanced listening modes. ! 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. buttons (see page 41-note) Use to add or subtract the amount of the receiver in TUNER mode. buttons can...EXPLAINED HERE. This feature is the pause button for this button brings you want. 8 LOUDNESS button Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see page 24) Use this is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other components connected to the top or...
... modes or advanced listening modes. ! 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the remote control to control other components. buttons (see page 41-note) Use to add or subtract the amount of the receiver in TUNER mode. buttons can...EXPLAINED HERE. This feature is the pause button for this button brings you want. 8 LOUDNESS button Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see page 24) Use this is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other components connected to the top or...
Owner's Manual
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... between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection. If you have that is played back with your DVD player. Operation 37 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 DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital...
... between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection. If you have that is played back with your DVD player. Operation 37 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 DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital...
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To prevent noise, you have to use the FUNCTION button to playback. 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 ... VOL FQ ST MENU ST 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 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you want to select the source...
To prevent noise, you have to use the FUNCTION button to playback. 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 ... VOL FQ ST MENU ST 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 3 5 8 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the component you want to select the source...