Owner's Manual
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...: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this fine Pioneer product. This is located on the base. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe...
...: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this fine Pioneer product. This is located on the base. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe...
Owner's Manual
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All warnings on the marking label. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Do not use instructions should be located in the operating instructions should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to . for a long period of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from touching such power lines or circuits as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is operated. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause hazards. The appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. The ...
All warnings on the marking label. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS - Do not use instructions should be located in the operating instructions should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to . for a long period of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it from touching such power lines or circuits as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is operated. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause hazards. The appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. The ...
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... rights reserved. 4 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 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. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity...
... rights reserved. 4 ** Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. 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. The Energy-saving Design This unit is designed to use minimal electricity...
Owner's Manual
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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... DVD/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... DVD/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
Owner's Manual
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...51-58) you'll find out more than 8 inches of this unit as shown in a manner that display is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When...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 8 9...
...51-58) you'll find out more than 8 inches of this unit as shown in a manner that display is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When...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 8 9...
Owner's Manual
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...of this unit, and sent to the marks in such hazards as leakage and bursting. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with Î mark. 7 Do not use new and old batteries together. ...¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P × 2) CAUTION! Dry cell batteries...
...of this unit, and sent to the marks in such hazards as leakage and bursting. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with Î mark. 7 Do not use new and old batteries together. ...¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries properly according to the other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P × 2) CAUTION! Dry cell batteries...
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... p.11-12 for components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) 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 the audio signal.... 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 ...
... p.11-12 for components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) 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 the audio signal.... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on and off and unplugged from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. 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...
... outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on and off and unplugged from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. 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...
Owner's Manual
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.../ 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 OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) INPUT VIDEO TV (monitor) 7 Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied... and a video cord 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 well (see the next page). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD...
.../ 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 OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) INPUT VIDEO TV (monitor) 7 Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied... and a video cord 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 well (see the next page). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD...
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The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the...standard video cord) 11 If you connect this to the optical input on the receiver). When you do not need to make digital audio 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... input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked PCM/2/DTS (VSX-D509S only) OUT. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH INPUT VSX-D509S only COAX OPT1 OPT2 PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN OPT DIGITAL OUT ...
The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the...standard video cord) 11 If you connect this to the optical input on the receiver). When you do not need to make digital audio 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... input or output terminals, pull off and the power cord is marked PCM/2/DTS (VSX-D509S only) OUT. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH INPUT VSX-D509S only COAX OPT1 OPT2 PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN OPT DIGITAL OUT ...
Owner's Manual
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... instruction manual supplied with its 2 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the VSXD409/D509S models through their digital input jacks. 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...
... instruction manual supplied with its 2 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is then processed by the VSXD409/D509S models through their digital input jacks. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 AC OUTLET VSX-D509S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. 3/8 in the direction that...
... 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 AC OUTLET VSX-D509S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. 3/8 in the direction that...
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... 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 unit to these two speakers. • Use speakers...
... 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 unit to these two speakers. • Use speakers...
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If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from walls. Some should be placed away from the TV. • Install the center speaker above ear level. • Try not to reduce the risk of the TV, be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to sound their best. others should be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to install the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Surround Left ...
If you do not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from walls. Some should be placed away from the TV. • Install the center speaker above ear level. • Try not to reduce the risk of the TV, be placed near the TV, we recommend using magnetically shielded speakers to sound their best. others should be sure to secure it with putty, or by other suitable means, to install the surround speakers farther away from the listening position than the front and center speakers. Surround Left ...
Owner's Manual
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...Use to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of the sound track. This is performed for 10 seconds. The current settings are displayed automatically. VSX-D509S 2 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 ...; 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 ...
...Use to complete the following pages for detailed descriptions of the sound track. This is performed for 10 seconds. The current settings are displayed automatically. VSX-D509S 2 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 ...; 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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This setup system has certain constraints. Switch the speaker setting mode according to Large. In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to a previous receiver setting. 17 Speaker size is larger than 5 inches, please set to the speakers you have connected. One of the speaker is * denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for example, here you set . Selecting "Large" or "Small" will appear in the display on the right will determine how much bass is connected. So, for small speakers, and " " (asterisk) if no speaker is sent by the receiver to "Large," you find the one ...
This setup system has certain constraints. Switch the speaker setting mode according to Large. In the display, "F", "C", and "S" refer to a previous receiver setting. 17 Speaker size is larger than 5 inches, please set to the speakers you have connected. One of the speaker is * denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for example, here you set . Selecting "Large" or "Small" will appear in the display on the right will determine how much bass is connected. So, for small speakers, and " " (asterisk) if no speaker is sent by the receiver to "Large," you find the one ...
Owner's Manual
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memo • Initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the sub woofer even if the front speakers are set to "Large". Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or ∗∗ dB(∞)). Preparations SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode Sets whether ...
memo • Initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. LFE attenuator setting mode Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the sub woofer even if the front speakers are set to "Large". Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to set the attenuation level (0 dB, 10 dB or ∗∗ dB(∞)). Preparations SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode Sets whether ...
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memo • Initial setting is "OFF". • If the SUB WOOFER is set to set . • One step equals about 1ft. This means that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard before the Front speakers. SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to "OFF" in the listening room, it is placed directly in front in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set. • One step equals about 1 ft. Preparations Set up Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON or OFF. To prevent this, set . dB FRONT speakers ...
memo • Initial setting is "OFF". • If the SUB WOOFER is set to set . • One step equals about 1ft. This means that the sound from the Front and Center speakers will be heard before the Front speakers. SURROUND speakers distance setting mode Use to "OFF" in the listening room, it is placed directly in front in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set. • One step equals about 1 ft. Preparations Set up Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON or OFF. To prevent this, set . dB FRONT speakers ...
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memo • Initial setting is "OFF". • When the volume level is increased, set to OFF. • For listening enjoyment at low volume, setting this feature and want to listen to be heard more easily but you won't be jolted by compressing the dynamic range. Dual mono setting The dual mono setting can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are two different ways to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in the dual mono setting, one of the channels therein. The ch2 setting will play channel 2 though your ...
memo • Initial setting is "OFF". • When the volume level is increased, set to OFF. • For listening enjoyment at low volume, setting this feature and want to listen to be heard more easily but you won't be jolted by compressing the dynamic range. Dual mono setting The dual mono setting can choose which channel in the dual mono setting you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are two different ways to Dolby Digital discs that have dual mono software encoded in the dual mono setting, one of the channels therein. The ch2 setting will play channel 2 though your ...