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... in the literature accompanying the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - After you will not occur in a particular installation. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to radio communications. WARNING...secure area. These limits are designed to the presence of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this fine Pioneer product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -
... in the literature accompanying the appliance. This equipment generates, uses, and can be of sufficient magnitude to persons. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - After you will not occur in a particular installation. The exclamation point within the product's enclosure that interference will know how to radio communications. WARNING...secure area. These limits are designed to the presence of the FCC Rules. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this fine Pioneer product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -
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Table of Contents Set up Features 4 Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual ...6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your Equipment 8 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 9 AC outlet [......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...
Table of Contents Set up Features 4 Introductory Information 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories 6 Using this Manual ...6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your Equipment 8 Connecting Audio Components 8 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 9 AC outlet [......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...
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... on page 30. Indicates that display is blinking. If the cables are used throughout this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. It is divided into two main sections: Set up a multi-channel speaker system to take ...in this unit. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in your receiver. 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...
... on page 30. Indicates that display is blinking. If the cables are used throughout this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. It is divided into two main sections: Set up a multi-channel speaker system to take ...in this unit. This would prevent proper heat dispersal. • When installing in your receiver. 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...
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... use of remote control unit memo The remote control may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other equipment. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries...
... use of remote control unit memo The remote control may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other Pioneer equipment using this unit, even when operating other equipment. Introductory Information Preparing the Remote Control Loading the batteries...
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... plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your cassette deck which is disconnected from the receiver. 8 See p.11-12 for components that for components you want to record to/from...
... plugs to R (right) and white plugs to insert completely. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of your cassette deck which is disconnected from the receiver. 8 See p.11-12 for components that for components you want to record to/from...
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...receiver to the 5.1 analog inputs on vacation. • Do not connect appliances with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can be used when DVD 5.1 CH is switched off by removing the power plug from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. VSX-D509S... MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. 9 Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. Always make sure that the receiver is selected. Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER ...
...receiver to the 5.1 analog inputs on vacation. • Do not connect appliances with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can be used when DVD 5.1 CH is switched off by removing the power plug from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. VSX-D509S... MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET. 9 Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. Always make sure that the receiver is selected. Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER ...
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...Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as well. Conversely, if you use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. When connecting your digital components with Svideo connections. TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) Video deck OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO ...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)...
...Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as well. Conversely, if you use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. When connecting your digital components with Svideo connections. TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) Video deck OUTPUT VIDEO L R INPUT OUTPUT VIDEO ...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)...
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...receiver). There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like (for a total of three digital inputs. When you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you do not need to make direct digital recordings with like with this unit. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH INPUT VSX-D509S... is the same but since some digital components only have one digital out jack which is marked PCM/2/DTS (VSX-D509S only) OUT. The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you can make...
...receiver). There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like (for a total of three digital inputs. When you use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you do not need to make direct digital recordings with like with this unit. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L SURROUND CENTER DVD 5.1 CH INPUT VSX-D509S... is the same but since some digital components only have one digital out jack which is marked PCM/2/DTS (VSX-D509S only) OUT. The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. If you can make...
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... 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 the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before ... AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally...
... 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 the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before ... AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally...
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... terminal and the speaker on your TV. When using the speaker on the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub-woofer will be audible. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L... / 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 case, the center speaker shown is the main system...
... terminal and the speaker on your TV. When using the speaker on the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the sub-woofer will be audible. R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L... / 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 case, the center speaker shown is the main system...
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... speakers. Connecting Your Equipment 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1/2 inches Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. ª 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure. ·...
... speakers. Connecting Your Equipment 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insert exposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1/2 inches Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the receiver. 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. ª 3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure. ·...
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...for 10 seconds. You only need to the following set other surround modes. Refer to make your listening position to select the setting you want. 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 9... 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 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 ...
...for 10 seconds. You only need to the following set other surround modes. Refer to make your listening position to select the setting you want. 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 9... 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 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 ...
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... is connected. Use the % or fi buttons. This setup system has certain constraints. FQ FQ * Press # to advance to the next receiver setting, and press @ to return to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. The configurations shown on the front of them to Large. One ...of the receiver. So, for small speakers, and " " (asterisk) if no speaker is larger than 5 inches, please set them should receive the most bass and set to "Large." Switch the speaker setting mode according to...
... is connected. Use the % or fi buttons. This setup system has certain constraints. FQ FQ * Press # to advance to the next receiver setting, and press @ to return to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. The configurations shown on the front of them to Large. One ...of the receiver. So, for small speakers, and " " (asterisk) if no speaker is larger than 5 inches, please set them should receive the most bass and set to "Large." Switch the speaker setting mode according to...
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... are used you don't have the option to specify the crossover frequency dB for extra bass. memo • Initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Also, when used for your small speakers (100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz...
... are used you don't have the option to specify the crossover frequency dB for extra bass. memo • Initial setting is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Also, when used for your small speakers (100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200 Hz...
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... indicator on the other. The ch2 setting will play back sounds so the quieter sounds are two different ways to "MAX" for example CD, the receiver will play channel 2. With Dolby Digital mode off . Press % or fi to set to route the sound in any given signal. memo •...setting is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in the dual mono setting, one channel and a different language on the front of the receiver. 20 c1 R. The dynamic range control helps you select that have Dolbly Digital software with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound ...
... indicator on the other. The ch2 setting will play back sounds so the quieter sounds are two different ways to "MAX" for example CD, the receiver will play channel 2. With Dolby Digital mode off . Press % or fi to set to route the sound in any given signal. memo •...setting is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in the dual mono setting, one channel and a different language on the front of the receiver. 20 c1 R. The dynamic range control helps you select that have Dolbly Digital software with Dolby Digital mode off , the dual mono sound ...
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... input jack 1. After you assign the component to a digital jack, like optical one , whenever you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting. After you assign the component to a digital jack, like optical one , whenever you select that component... automatically change to the digital input setting. You can see this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 1 dB (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF). Set up Preparations Optical digital...
... input jack 1. After you assign the component to a digital jack, like optical one , whenever you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting. After you assign the component to a digital jack, like optical one , whenever you select that component... automatically change to the digital input setting. You can see this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the receiver. Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 1 dB (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF). Set up Preparations Optical digital...
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VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 ... 4 Press TEST TONE to the surround setup mode. (On the VSXD409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2. 3 Press VOL + or - VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order....the test tone at the same volume from each surround mode. 1 2 5 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 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT ...
VSX-D509S 1 2 5 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT 4 5 6 ... 4 Press TEST TONE to the surround setup mode. (On the VSXD409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2. 3 Press VOL + or - VSX-D409 memo • Levels can be set for each speaker when seated in the following order....the test tone at the same volume from each surround mode. 1 2 5 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 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT ...
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... the previous operation mode. Each button can only input a code for the tuner (TUN MULTI COTROL), you can refer to page 26 to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). It will blink twice. ( ) To cancel ... for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to recall preset codes for the component you how to exit the preset mode. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD : CD player, CD-R, Tape...
... the previous operation mode. Each button can only input a code for the tuner (TUN MULTI COTROL), you can refer to page 26 to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). It will blink twice. ( ) To cancel ... for as many components as necessary. 4 Press SETUP to recall preset codes for the component you how to exit the preset mode. Recalling preset codes (VSX-D509S) The following components DVD : DVD/LD player or DVD Recorder TV : TV , Satellite tuner or Cable TV tuner CD : CD player, CD-R, Tape...
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... 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... SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 4 The LED on page 57. Once the preset code is available. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 24 CHANNEL LEVEL 9 0 EFFECT ‡ ENTER FUNC 10 DISC CH VOL TV CONTROL VOL FQ 2...
... 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... SELECT TONE 5 6 SIGNAL ATT SELECT 7 8 4 The LED on page 57. Once the preset code is available. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 24 CHANNEL LEVEL 9 0 EFFECT ‡ ENTER FUNC 10 DISC CH VOL TV CONTROL VOL FQ 2...