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... performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. 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. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in theaters. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround...
... performance by recalling the appropriate preset code. 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. Remote Control of Other Components The supplied remote control can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in theaters. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround...
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... 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 ... 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
... 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 ... 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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..., control or indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on operations, etc. It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other components in this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. If the cables are used throughout this manual: memo Provides detailed precautions...
..., control or indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on operations, etc. It also covers using the supplied remote control to operate your other components in this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. If the cables are used throughout this manual: memo Provides detailed precautions...
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...remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating 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 also control Pioneer components by the remote... operated simultaneously with Î mark. 7 VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P ...
...remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating 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 also control Pioneer components by the remote... operated simultaneously with Î mark. 7 VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6P ...
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... ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to isolate one channel or listen in the order described below. This is performed for each mode. 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 7 EFFECT 8... 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 ...
... ensure the best possible surround sound, be assigned to isolate one channel or listen in the order described below. This is performed for each mode. 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 7 EFFECT 8... 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 ...
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... Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 This switches the remote to output the test tone. FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo • Test tone is only output in the main listening position. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC ...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 1 Press RCV. Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo • Since the SUB WOOFER ...
... Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 22 This switches the remote to output the test tone. FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo • Test tone is only output in the main listening position. VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC ...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 1 Press RCV. Preparations Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel (adjusting the speaker volume balance) memo • Since the SUB WOOFER ...
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... button for detailed explanations on how to program a different type of this receiver using the remote. See page 29 for the tuner (TUN MULTI COTROL), you want to control. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite...OFF 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 three seconds to recall preset codes for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP...
... button for detailed explanations on how to program a different type of this receiver using the remote. See page 29 for the tuner (TUN MULTI COTROL), you want to control. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite...OFF 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 three seconds to recall preset codes for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP...
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... UP. ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ 3 Each button can be set the remote to display the name of the component's manufacturer. Preparations Recalling preset codes (VSX-D409) The following steps show you want to control one of the following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND...
... UP. ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ 3 Each button can be set the remote to display the name of the component's manufacturer. Preparations Recalling preset codes (VSX-D409) The following steps show you want to control one of the following components DVD/LD : DVD or LD player SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND...
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... after 20 seconds. 25 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 select another code in the manufacturer code list can be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. If the component turns ON ... step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component 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 more than one setup code, press @ or #...
... after 20 seconds. 25 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 select another code in the manufacturer code list can be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. If the component turns ON ... step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component 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 more than one setup code, press @ or #...
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... each other. 2 Press the button on the LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1,5 other remote control for the current component Repeat steps 3 and 4. Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode. 3 Press the button to be programmed (for another...
... each other. 2 Press the button on the LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING SETUP Î 1,5 other remote control for the current component Repeat steps 3 and 4. Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are entered the remote will revert to its previous mode. 3 Press the button to be programmed (for another...
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... Press 9, 7, then 6. 1 4 Press the button to be cleared. 5 Press the button to be canceled. Set up Preparations Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) 3 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 +10...for three seconds. Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 3 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 +10 DISC 0 ENTER 7TV CONTROL 4 2 TV DSP TEST TONE ¢ VSX-D509S 2 Clears all presets, all ...
... Press 9, 7, then 6. 1 4 Press the button to be cleared. 5 Press the button to be canceled. Set up Preparations Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) 3 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 +10...for three seconds. Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 3 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 +10 DISC 0 ENTER 7TV CONTROL 4 2 TV DSP TEST TONE ¢ VSX-D509S 2 Clears all presets, all ...
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MULTI CONTROL VSX-D509S To set a multi-function button to ON. memo TV CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can 't use the remote control to set to your VCR while you continue to listen to OFF. When you turn the DIRECT function OFF, you could let you 8 want... set to DIRECT ON: 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. 1 2 3 3 2 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 The LED will blink twice. Thus you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. The LED blinks twice to DIRECT OFF: DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 Press SETUP and...
MULTI CONTROL VSX-D509S To set a multi-function button to ON. memo TV CONT doesn't have this feature and thus can 't use the remote control to set to your VCR while you continue to listen to OFF. When you turn the DIRECT function OFF, you could let you 8 want... set to DIRECT ON: 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. 1 2 3 3 2 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 The LED will blink twice. Thus you can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. The LED blinks twice to DIRECT OFF: DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC 1 Press SETUP and...
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...Press 9, 9, then 2. 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which preset code is for Pioneer equipment). The TV button will blinks twice. Each digit will blink twice. 6 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button you select TV. The blinking ...LED on the remote's LED-3 blinks to check the preset code for. 3 3 3 Press 9, 9 then 0. The blinking LED indicates the right-most digit of the preset code ("2" in the example above ). 7 Press 4. Preparations Set up Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) This feature changes...
...Press 9, 9, then 2. 2 DSP TEST TONE CH SELECT CH LEVEL FL DIMMER 4 Press the MULTI CONTROL button which preset code is for Pioneer equipment). The TV button will blinks twice. Each digit will blink twice. 6 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button you select TV. The blinking ...LED on the remote's LED-3 blinks to check the preset code for. 3 3 3 Press 9, 9 then 0. The blinking LED indicates the right-most digit of the preset code ("2" in the example above ). 7 Press 4. Preparations Set up Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) This feature changes...
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... button Press to switch tape monitoring on/off. * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. 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 ...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 the receiver into mono reception mode. to the VIDEO INPUT...
... button Press to switch tape monitoring on/off. * VIDEO INPUT jacks (VSX-D509S only) Connect a video camera, video game system, etc. 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 ...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 the receiver into mono reception mode. to the VIDEO INPUT...
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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....162; 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 ). 32 MIDNIGHT (see page 40) Use to p....try to use one of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to put the receiver/remote control in the current mode (for the source your are inputting. To use first press the RECEIVER...
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....162; 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 ). 32 MIDNIGHT (see page 40) Use to p....try to use one of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to put the receiver/remote control in the current mode (for the source your are inputting. To use first press the RECEIVER...
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... the RECEIVER button then operate this button to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. This feature is sent from the remote control to control DVD menus/options. buttons Use to adjust the output level of the receiver in TUNER mode. 9 3 button (DIRECT ACCESS... codes, with your TV. 6 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. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to stop other components. £ MUTING...
... the RECEIVER button then operate this button to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. This feature is sent from the remote control to control DVD menus/options. buttons Use to adjust the output level of the receiver in TUNER mode. 9 3 button (DIRECT ACCESS... codes, with your TV. 6 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. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to stop other components. £ MUTING...
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... to use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. CHANNEL SELECT (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 ... 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 one of these functions but...
... to use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. CHANNEL SELECT (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 ... 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 one of these functions but...
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... button Use to p.31 =). buttons Use to change channels on CDs, DVDs, etc. $ MUTING button Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see pages 24-25) This display flashes when a command is useful for this button brings you want. 8 LOUDNESS button Use to find radio...for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your are also used to switch on the loudness. Also, this button when setting up the remote control to control other components connected to the top or most fundamental menu. # CHANNEL +/- ACCESS button (see pages 14-15). It also ...
... button Use to p.31 =). buttons Use to change channels on CDs, DVDs, etc. $ MUTING button Use to set the overall listening volume. ^ REMOTE SETUP button (see pages 24-25) This display flashes when a command is useful for this button brings you want. 8 LOUDNESS button Use to find radio...for example when teaching the receiver preset codes, with your are also used to switch on the loudness. Also, this button when setting up the remote control to control other components connected to the top or most fundamental menu. # CHANNEL +/- ACCESS button (see pages 14-15). It also ...
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... ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose digital. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL 2DIGITAL When a DTS signal is input. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is input. 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV...
... ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose digital. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL 2DIGITAL When a DTS signal is input. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is input. 1 Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD RECEIVER TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD TV...
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... 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 selected in step 1. ...the DIRECT FUNCTION is required. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 11) and 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" ...
... 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 selected in step 1. ...the DIRECT FUNCTION is required. To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to pages 11) and 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" ...