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... exhibits a distinct change in proper operating condition. See Figure A. When installing an outside antenna or cable system is left un-used replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer as they exit from heat sources such as opening or removing covers may corrode the cabinet. When replacement parts are covered by the manufacturer. Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the operating instructions as a bookcase...
... exhibits a distinct change in proper operating condition. See Figure A. When installing an outside antenna or cable system is left un-used replacement parts specified by the product manufacturer as they exit from heat sources such as opening or removing covers may corrode the cabinet. When replacement parts are covered by the manufacturer. Do not use a mounting accessory recommended by the operating instructions as a bookcase...
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... Dolby Laboratories. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in Standby mode). Various Surround Effects (DSP) The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your home. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of quality surround sound even at low volumes. Regarding the value of the power consumption in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to "Specifications" on , you can enjoy the effects of Digital Theater...
... Dolby Laboratories. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround software in Standby mode). Various Surround Effects (DSP) The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your home. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of quality surround sound even at low volumes. Regarding the value of the power consumption in your living room into six different sonic environments when listening to "Specifications" on , you can enjoy the effects of Digital Theater...
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...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 37 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 38 Selecting a Sound Mode 39 Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 40 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode 41 Playing a Source ...41 Using the Tuner 42 Finding a Station ...42 Tuning Directly...
...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 37 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound 38 Selecting a Sound Mode 39 Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode 40 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode 41 Playing a Source ...41 Using the Tuner 42 Finding a Station ...42 Tuning Directly...
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... of this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. Indicates that display is divided into two main sections: Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your home theater system to it. It is blinking. If the cables are used throughout this unit...
... of this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. Indicates that display is divided into two main sections: Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up a multi-channel speaker system to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your home theater system to it. It is blinking. If the cables are used throughout this unit...
Owner's Manual
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...; Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). 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 S MONTOR 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 AC OUTLET OUTPUT L R CD player REC PLAY L R CD recorder or Cassette deck 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not...
...; Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). 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 S MONTOR 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 AC OUTLET OUTPUT L R CD player REC PLAY L R CD recorder or Cassette deck 7 Audio cords Use audio cords (not...
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... ANTENNA R E C P L A Y R TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN TO MONTOR TV SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT R CD - Connections can be made from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to this unit. memo • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can only be used...
... ANTENNA R E C P L A Y R TV / SAT IN DVD / LD IN TO MONTOR TV SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT R CD - Connections can be made from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with high power consumption such as heaters, irons, or television sets to this unit. memo • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can only be used...
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... hook up your TV with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) Video deck OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO L L R R 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 IN DVD / LD IN TO MONTOR TV SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT R CD - memo VSX-D509S only If your video components have S-video jacks, you could use S-video cords...
... hook up your TV with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) Video deck OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO L L R R 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 IN DVD / LD IN TO MONTOR TV SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT R CD - memo VSX-D509S only If your video components have S-video jacks, you could use S-video cords...
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... video cord) 11 If you do both). 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 TO S MONTOR 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 AC OUTLET 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 make direct digital...
... video cord) 11 If you do both). 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 TO S MONTOR 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 AC OUTLET 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 make direct digital...
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... CONTROL 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 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this specialized mono mode. Coaxial digital input setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be sent to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers...
... CONTROL 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 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 4 3 16 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this specialized mono mode. Coaxial digital input setting (page 20) Use to specify the input to be sent to the sub woofer (or "Large" speakers...
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... you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will play the soundtrack independently of both speakers. Press % or fi to the digital input setting. Otherwise, just ignore this feature is L C 1 R C 2. If Dolby Digital mode is switched on , the other with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound routing is "DVD". c2 setting the speakers will play channel 1 through your center speaker. memo • The default setting of this function. After you assign the component to a digital jack, like coaxial...
... you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will play the soundtrack independently of both speakers. Press % or fi to the digital input setting. Otherwise, just ignore this feature is L C 1 R C 2. If Dolby Digital mode is switched on , the other with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound routing is "DVD". c2 setting the speakers will play channel 1 through your center speaker. memo • The default setting of this function. After you assign the component to a digital jack, like coaxial...
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... , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD : CD player, CD-R, Tape deck or MD recorder CD-R : CD player, CD-R, Tape deck or MD recorder VCR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder TVC : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner TUN : FM/ AM tuner 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit setup code. The LED will not be set the remote to operate the respective component. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assign preset codes for three seconds to select the preset mode. memo...
... , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD : CD player, CD-R, Tape deck or MD recorder CD-R : CD player, CD-R, Tape deck or MD recorder VCR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder TVC : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner TUN : FM/ AM tuner 3 Use the number buttons to enter the 4 digit setup code. The LED will not be set the remote to operate the respective component. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to assign preset codes for three seconds to select the preset mode. memo...
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... inputting another code (starting again from step 2). If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is not displayed. • TUNER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. dB dB dB dB Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary. 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to your component. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal...
... inputting another code (starting again from step 2). If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is not displayed. • TUNER cannot be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. dB dB dB dB Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary. 5 Press REMOTE SET UP to your component. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal...
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... set to rewind a tape in a different function. memo TV CONT doesn't have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time. SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL 9 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which you , for three seconds. The LED will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3 4 3 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL...
... set to rewind a tape in a different function. memo TV CONT doesn't have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time. SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC 0 ENTER TV CONTROL 9 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which you , for three seconds. The LED will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH 1 2 3 4 3 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL...
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...the RECEIVER button then operate this button. = DSP button Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. There are also used to find radio frequencies. 7 8 button Use to pause other components. £ MUTING button Use to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to adjust the volume on CD players etc. TV button Use to turn DTV on the loudness. Also use to the receiver. Displays & Controls 4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. buttons can be used to sound the TEST TONE when setting up...
...the RECEIVER button then operate this button. = DSP button Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. There are also used to find radio frequencies. 7 8 button Use to pause other components. £ MUTING button Use to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to adjust the volume on CD players etc. TV button Use to turn DTV on the loudness. Also use to the receiver. Displays & Controls 4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. buttons can be used to sound the TEST TONE when setting up...
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... cassette deck player. MPX MODE button (see pages 14-15). There are inputting. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other times, for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. The FQ +/- SIGNAL SELECT (see pages 42, 43) Use to control other components connected to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. buttons Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of effect in different DSP sound modes...
... cassette deck player. MPX MODE button (see pages 14-15). There are inputting. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this is useful for getting good bass and treble sounds listening at other times, for CDs, tapes, DVDs, etc. The FQ +/- SIGNAL SELECT (see pages 42, 43) Use to control other components connected to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. buttons Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of effect in different DSP sound modes...
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... switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is only hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which tolisten to the source component. For more details, refer to one of the two digital input jacks. • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS, digital signal formats. Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function (for components not assigned to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights...
... switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is only hooked up by both digital and analog connections this switch lets you choose which tolisten to the source component. For more details, refer to one of the two digital input jacks. • This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and 48kHz), DTS, digital signal formats. Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function (for components not assigned to the instruction manual supplied with SIGNAL SELECT set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights...
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... other function button (DVD/LD, etc.). input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to the volume level. 40 Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low, surround effects tend to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on DVD 5.1 CH mode. 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, MIDNIGHT mode, LOUDNESS and speakers...
... other function button (DVD/LD, etc.). input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to the volume level. 40 Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low, surround effects tend to enjoy the effects of movies at low volumes. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on DVD 5.1 CH mode. 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, MIDNIGHT mode, LOUDNESS and speakers...
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...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 default setting is called RECEIVER.) (You can skip this button to cycle through the various modes. The STANDARD mode cannot be adjusted in each surround effect. button. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is switched on the front panel. Sound Modes ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) Switch on the power...
...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 default setting is called RECEIVER.) (You can skip this button to cycle through the various modes. The STANDARD mode cannot be adjusted in each surround effect. button. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is switched on the front panel. Sound Modes ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) Switch on the power...
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... audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as described above. 45 memo The receiver's volume, balance tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the the front panel (a cassette deck would have to have a record monitor function). Make sure the analog/digital switch is set to digital (see p. 37) The recording procedure is on the digital component you how to make a digital recording from the remote control. On the receiver, select the source directly using the MONITOR button...
... audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as described above. 45 memo The receiver's volume, balance tone (bass, treble, loudness), and surround effects have no effect on the the front panel (a cassette deck would have to have a record monitor function). Make sure the analog/digital switch is set to digital (see p. 37) The recording procedure is on the digital component you how to make a digital recording from the remote control. On the receiver, select the source directly using the MONITOR button...
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...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 TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 9 0 FUNC EFFECT ‡ ENTER 10 DISC CH VOL TV CONTROL 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 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...
...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 TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 CHANNEL LEVEL 9 0 FUNC EFFECT ‡ ENTER 10 DISC CH VOL TV CONTROL 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 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...
