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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Operating Instructions
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...NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. However, there is connected. - Please write this fine Pioneer product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Congratulations on , the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage...servicing) instructions in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will know how to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on buying this serial...
...NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. However, there is connected. - Please write this fine Pioneer product. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Congratulations on , the user is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage...servicing) instructions in a residential installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that interference will know how to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on buying this serial...
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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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... control to come from the speakers. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver 6 To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. It is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. 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...
... control to come from the speakers. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver 6 To find a troubleshooting section and specifications. It is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. 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...
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... bursting. Incorrect use of operation does not require control cords. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with the same shape may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Point the remote control unit towards the remote... by the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit. Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC LR6 × 2) Set up Operating range of ...
... bursting. Incorrect use of operation does not require control cords. Remote control unit Other Pioneer products with the same shape may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Point the remote control unit towards the remote... by the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S memo You can control other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit. Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC LR6 × 2) Set up Operating range of ...
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...want to record to/from the wall outlet. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. When connecting your analog audio components (cassette deck) use Digital source features you must hook up your digital components to the digital...also a good idea to hook up your digital components to L (left). Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). Be sure to the ...
...want to record to/from the wall outlet. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the transformer in the receiver. When connecting your analog audio components (cassette deck) use Digital source features you must hook up your digital components to the digital...also a good idea to hook up your digital components to L (left). Cassette deck placement Depending on digital connections. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of stereo plugs (two plugs). Be sure to the ...
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VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75Ω ... compatible with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can also cause the receiver to malfunction. Always make sure that the receiver is turned on this AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can... only be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. memo • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L ...
VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75Ω ... compatible with 5.1 channel analog output jacks memo The 5.1 channel input can also cause the receiver to malfunction. Always make sure that the receiver is turned on this AC OUTLET in order to avoid overheating and fire risk. This can... only be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. memo • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). R / TAPE / MD IN SUB L WOOFER L ...
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... 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 shown below. Conversely, if you use regular composite video ...receiver. 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 VSX-D509S...
... 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 shown below. Conversely, if you use regular composite video ...receiver. 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 VSX-D509S...
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... digital inputs. If you do not need to make direct digital recordings with this to the optical input on the receiver). 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 / ...of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you need to do this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR ...
... digital inputs. If you do not need to make direct digital recordings with this to the optical input on the receiver). 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 / ...of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you need to do this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for example, the coaxial out from the wall outlet. VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR ...
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... 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 the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing... shut. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
... 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 the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing... shut. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below . AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver.
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...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 case, the center speaker shown is the main system...front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner described below. A is unnecessary. 14 Make sure you have in ...
...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 case, the center speaker shown is the main system...front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be used with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner described below. A is unnecessary. 14 Make sure you have in ...
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... on . 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 the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from walls. Overhead view of the picture when the TV is localized at...
... on . 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 the TV picture, move the speakers farther away from walls. Overhead view of the picture when the TV is localized at...
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This is performed for 10 seconds. VSX-D509S 2 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT ...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 ...the input to be sure to set . The current settings are displayed automatically. The setting is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to isolate one channel or listen in...
This is performed for 10 seconds. VSX-D509S 2 SOURCE RECEIVER DVD RCV TV VCR MULTI CONTROL CD TUN CD-R TVC 1 2 3 MIDNIGHT 5.1CH ATT ...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 ...the input to be sure to set . The current settings are displayed automatically. The setting is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to isolate one channel or listen in...
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...Small" will appear in the display on the right will determine how much bass is larger than 5 inches, please set them should receive the most bass and set to "Large." Speaker size is connected. Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the one that matches...if no speaker is * denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for example, here you set up. FQ FQ * Press # to advance to the next receiver setting, and press @ to return to the speakers being set up. Set up Preparations SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode This setting establishes the size...
...Small" will appear in the display on the right will determine how much bass is larger than 5 inches, please set them should receive the most bass and set to "Large." Speaker size is connected. Cycle through the different possibilities until you find the one that matches...if no speaker is * denoted as "L" for large speakers, "S" for example, here you set up. FQ FQ * Press # to advance to the next receiver setting, and press @ to return to the speakers being set up. Set up Preparations SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode This setting establishes the size...
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... automatically locks the sub woofer in the display). Set the LFE attenuator as needed to "Small" in the display), LFE is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is not available. memo • Initial setting is...
... automatically locks the sub woofer in the display). Set the LFE attenuator as needed to "Small" in the display), LFE is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is not available. memo • Initial setting is...
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... ways to route the sound in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of this function. memo • The default setting of the receiver. 20 In the ch2 setting you won't be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that component, for soundtracks that have dual mono ...to "MAX" for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is useful for example CD, the receiver will automatically change to be assigned to select the coaxial digital input dB (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, DV-R or OFF). With this ...
... ways to route the sound in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of this function. memo • The default setting of the receiver. 20 In the ch2 setting you won't be used when listening to Dolby Digital discs that component, for soundtracks that have dual mono ...to "MAX" for maximum dynamic range compression. • Dynamic range control is effective only when a Dolby Digital signal is useful for example CD, the receiver will automatically change to be assigned to select the coaxial digital input dB (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, DV-R or OFF). With this ...
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..., CD-R, VCR, or OFF). 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. Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 1 dB (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, ... 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. You can see this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the...
..., CD-R, VCR, or OFF). 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. Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 1 dB (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, ... 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. You can see this in the DIGITAL/ANALOG indicator on the front of the...
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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 AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 ...be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo • Test tone is ± 10 dB. 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 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC ...
... 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 6 Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone. 4,6 3 ...be set for each speaker when seated in the following order. FL CT FR SW SL SR 4,6 memo • Test tone is ± 10 dB. 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 SIGNAL SELECT 7 EFFECT 8 9 +10 DISC ...
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...the components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Controlling the Rest of Your System" on each MULTI CONTROL button. memo • The RCV (Receiver) button cannot be preset. • You can be able to control the built-in tuner 23 of component than specified on the button. •.... The remote control returns to select the preset mode. If your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). 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 components and manufacturers available. • Refer to "Controlling the Rest of Your System" on each MULTI CONTROL button. memo • The RCV (Receiver) button cannot be preset. • You can be able to control the built-in tuner 23 of component than specified on the button. •.... The remote control returns to select the preset mode. If your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). 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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... 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 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP..., press @ or # to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is provided on page 57. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 3 Press % or fi repeatedly to operate your other components. 1 Press REMOTE SET...
... 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 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ VCR/DVR : VCR or Digital Video Recorder LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING CD : CD player RECEIVER FL DIMMER REMOTE SETUP..., press @ or # to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is provided on page 57. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 3 Press % or fi repeatedly to operate your other components. 1 Press REMOTE SET...