Owner's Manual
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...The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you 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. Regarding the value of operations automatically. * Manufactured under license...a concert hall in theaters. The Energy-saving Design This unit is required.) ADVANCED THEATER modes Four sound modes that the volume be used to become less than satisfactory. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be kept low, the...
...The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you 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. Regarding the value of operations automatically. * Manufactured under license...a concert hall in theaters. The Energy-saving Design This unit is required.) ADVANCED THEATER modes Four sound modes that the volume be used to become less than satisfactory. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can be kept low, the...
Owner's Manual
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...Connecting Speakers 14 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control 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 ...
...Connecting Speakers 14 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the receiver and its remote control unit. The following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna VSX-D409: AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2) VSX-D509S: AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2) Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD...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 SELECT 7 EFFECT...
... of the receiver and its remote control unit. The following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna VSX-D409: AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2) VSX-D509S: AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2) Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD...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 SELECT 7 EFFECT...
Owner's Manual
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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 compress the dynamic range of this specialized mono mode. Dynamic ...
... ¢ 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 compress the dynamic range of this specialized mono mode. Dynamic ...
Owner's Manual
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...control setting mode Dynamic range is "DVD". If Dolby Digital mode is being played back. In the L. L. When watching a movie at low volumes, set to Dolby Digital discs that component, for soundtracks that have Dolbly Digital software with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound routing..., one channel and a different language on , the other with this function. memo • Initial setting is "OFF". • When the volume level is with Dolby Digital mode on the other . The dynamic range control helps you will play back sounds so the quieter sounds are two...
...control setting mode Dynamic range is "DVD". If Dolby Digital mode is being played back. In the L. L. When watching a movie at low volumes, set to Dolby Digital discs that component, for soundtracks that have Dolbly Digital software with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound routing..., one channel and a different language on , the other with this function. memo • Initial setting is "OFF". • When the volume level is with Dolby Digital mode on the other . The dynamic range control helps you will play back sounds so the quieter sounds are two...
Owner's Manual
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... order. The test tone is ± 10 dB. to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. 3 4 Press TEST TONE to the surround setup mode. (On the VSXD409 the button is only output in the main listening position. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in ...Dolby/DTS modes. 5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each surround mode. 1 2 5 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD ...
... order. The test tone is ± 10 dB. to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. 3 4 Press TEST TONE to the surround setup mode. (On the VSXD409 the button is only output in the main listening position. VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in ...Dolby/DTS modes. 5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test tone at the same volume from each surround mode. 1 2 5 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD ...
Owner's Manual
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...of the component's manufacturer. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 24 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 ...161; 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 ...
...of the component's manufacturer. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 24 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 ...161; 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 3 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. Clearing All the Remote Control Settings...
... 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 learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 3 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. Clearing All the Remote Control Settings...
Owner's Manual
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... CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can't use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to OFF. 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, you , for... have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time. LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE 2 SET UP To turn the the DIRECT function ON (if you turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is...
... CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can't use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to OFF. 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, you , for... have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time. LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE 2 SET UP To turn the the DIRECT function ON (if you turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is...
Owner's Manual
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... A = B = A+B = off. @ DIRECT button Use to movie soundtracks at low volume. to 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. Use to create different surround... or recording. ^ MIDNIGHT button (see pages 38, 41) Use to switch between an analog or digital signal. = MASTER VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume. ~ PHONES jack Use to page 10). FREQUENCY (+/-) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. TUNING SELECT Switches between station ...
... A = B = A+B = off. @ DIRECT button Use to movie soundtracks at low volume. to 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. Use to create different surround... or recording. ^ MIDNIGHT button (see pages 38, 41) Use to switch between an analog or digital signal. = MASTER VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume. ~ PHONES jack Use to page 10). FREQUENCY (+/-) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. TUNING SELECT Switches between station ...
Owner's Manual
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...)/DTS mode of the receiver is selected to boost the bass and treble in use. SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is off . @ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. Volume level is maintained even when the power is on .
...)/DTS mode of the receiver is selected to boost the bass and treble in use. SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is off . @ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. Volume level is maintained even when the power is on .
Owner's Manual
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...button (DIRECT ACCESS) Use to play other components. £ MUTING button Use to stop other components only. & MASTER VOLUME +/- This button lets you want. 0 7 button (MPX) Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if... up the surround sound of the DSP modes. buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. * ¶ button Use to skip forward tracks on CD players etc. buttons Use to turn ...on the loudness. Also use to adjust the volume on CDs etc. Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this receiver. ^ ENTER...
...button (DIRECT ACCESS) Use to play other components. £ MUTING button Use to stop other components only. & MASTER VOLUME +/- This button lets you want. 0 7 button (MPX) Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if... up the surround sound of the DSP modes. buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. * ¶ button Use to skip forward tracks on CD players etc. buttons Use to turn ...on the loudness. Also use to adjust the volume on CDs etc. Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this receiver. ^ ENTER...
Owner's Manual
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... RECEIVER button then operate this button. MIDNIGHT (see pages 39) Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. 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 MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 ... 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.
... RECEIVER button then operate this button. MIDNIGHT (see pages 39) Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. 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 MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 ... 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.
Owner's Manual
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... display (FL) dimmer or brighter. FUNC button Use select the TV function. buttons Use to adjust the volume on the loudness. THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE EXPLAINED HERE. BAND button (see pages 16-21, 42) Use...to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. % MASTER VOLUME +/- ACCESS button (see page 37) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the receiver. It... also flashes at low volumes. 9 FUNCTION button Use select the playback or recording source. The FQ +/- If the signal ...
... display (FL) dimmer or brighter. FUNC button Use select the TV function. buttons Use to adjust the volume on the loudness. THE TUNER CONTROLS ARE EXPLAINED HERE. BAND button (see pages 16-21, 42) Use...to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. % MASTER VOLUME +/- ACCESS button (see page 37) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the receiver. It... also flashes at low volumes. 9 FUNCTION button Use select the playback or recording source. The FQ +/- If the signal ...
Owner's Manual
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... decoding). For more details, refer 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 page...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 . 7 Start playback of the receiver. The RF demodulator changes the...
... decoding). For more details, refer 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 page...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 . 7 Start playback of the receiver. The RF demodulator changes the...
Owner's Manual
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.... Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on to the volume level. 40 input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to become less than satisfactory. This mode allows you to hear effective surround ...sound of quality surround sound even at low volume levels. DVD 5.1 ch. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI...
.... Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on to the volume level. 40 input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to become less than satisfactory. This mode allows you to hear effective surround ...sound of quality surround sound even at low volume levels. DVD 5.1 ch. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI...
Owner's Manual
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... other than STANDARD, DSP is switched on the front panel. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is performed automatically corresponding to 90 by pressing the 2 surround button. Each press changes the display as above). 5 Start... TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 19 ¡ 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 playback component. 2 Turn on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing EFFECT +/- (the...
... other than STANDARD, DSP is switched on the front panel. This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is performed automatically corresponding to 90 by pressing the 2 surround button. Each press changes the display as above). 5 Start... TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 19 ¡ 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 playback component. 2 Turn on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing EFFECT +/- (the...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 2 MPX MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because...
... 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 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 3 2 MPX MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because...
Owner's Manual
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... with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this optical output to the optical input on ). Making a digital recording The VSX-D509S has one digital output jack. into . All functions except MONITOR are unsure whether yours has manual controls. 4 Start recording, then... REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 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 MONITOR 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to record (you can also use the MULTI CONTROL...
... with the recorder if you are unsure how to do this optical output to the optical input on ). Making a digital recording The VSX-D509S has one digital output jack. into . All functions except MONITOR are unsure whether yours has manual controls. 4 Start recording, then... REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 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 MONITOR 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to record (you can also use the MULTI CONTROL...
Owner's Manual
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... CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls memo This remote control can be within 10 seconds of the first). ~ MENU (VSX-D409 only) Press to advance to the start of the next track. To prevent accidental recording, this button to choose the disc...ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 0 ! 4 7 3 2 1 SOURCE Press to the start of previous tracks. @ 2 3 5∞ & ENTER buttons (VSX-D409 only) These buttons can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching...
... CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls memo This remote control can be within 10 seconds of the first). ~ MENU (VSX-D409 only) Press to advance to the start of the next track. To prevent accidental recording, this button to choose the disc...ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP MASTER VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 0 ! 4 7 3 2 1 SOURCE Press to the start of previous tracks. @ 2 3 5∞ & ENTER buttons (VSX-D409 only) These buttons can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching...