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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 [switched 100 W (0.8... 13 Connecting Speakers 14 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 27 Direct Function...
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 [switched 100 W (0.8... 13 Connecting Speakers 14 Preparations 16 Setting Up for Surround Sound 16 Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel 22 Setting Up the Remote Control 23 Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S 27 Clearing All the Remote Control Settings 27 Direct Function...
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...It is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you 'll find out more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. It also describes how to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your ...other components in this manual: memo Provides detailed precautions and advice on top of this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is ...
...It is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that you 'll find out more than 8 inches of space above the receiver. It also describes how to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of your ...other components in this manual: memo Provides detailed precautions and advice on top of this Manual VSX-D509S Remote control units This manual is ...
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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 AC OUTLET OUTPUT L R CD player REC PLAY L R CD recorder or Cassette deck...use Digital source features you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. 8 When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the... components to analog audio jacks. To use these analog connections. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction ...
.../ 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...use Digital source features you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the receiver. 8 When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the... components to analog audio jacks. To use these analog connections. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction ...
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... switched off and unplugged from the wall socket when not in order to this unit. This can also cause the receiver to the 5.1 analog inputs on and off by removing the power plug from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. ...S TV / IN SAT S IN DVD / LD SURROUND SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL AC OUTLET FRONT OUT PUT L R SURROUND OUT PUT L SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT R Components equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. memo • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX...
... switched off and unplugged from the wall socket when not in order to this unit. This can also cause the receiver to the 5.1 analog inputs on and off by removing the power plug from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. ...S TV / IN SAT S IN DVD / LD SURROUND SPEAKERS RL B FRONT SPEAKERS RL AC OUTLET FRONT OUT PUT L R SURROUND OUT PUT L SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT R Components equipped with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. memo • This unit should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX...
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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 OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) INPUT VIDEO TV (monitor) 7 Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied...and the yellow plugs to connect them for your video hook ups you must use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. memo VSX-D509S only If your video components have S-video jacks, you should hook up your digital components with Svideo connections. Be sure to hook...
... 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 OUTPUT VIDEO L R DVD player (or LD player) INPUT VIDEO TV (monitor) 7 Audio/Video cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied...and the yellow plugs to connect them for your video hook ups you must use the analog connections pictured on the back of the receiver. memo VSX-D509S only If your video components have S-video jacks, you should hook up your digital components with Svideo connections. Be sure to hook...
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...Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of three digital inputs. 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... TV SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT R CD - There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with this receiver. Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Components In order to use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you use optical digital input or output terminals...
...Connect your equipment, always make direct digital recordings with like (for a total of three digital inputs. 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... TV SUB WOOFER PREOUT OUT R CD - There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like with this receiver. Set up Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Digital Components In order to use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you use optical digital input or output terminals...
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... FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 7 To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Always make sure that gives the best reception. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as...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 the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall ...
... FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. 7 To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Always make sure that gives the best reception. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as...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 the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall ...
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... work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner described below. memo The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75Ω.../ 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...
... work with just two stereo speakers (called "front" speakers in the manner described below. memo The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. Front Speakers (A) L R Center Speaker C SURROUND Speakers SL SR IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75Ω.../ 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...
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...be floorstanding, while others should be placed away from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 3-D view of speaker set up 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. Overhead view of speaker set up Front ... not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the center channel is switched on speaker placement Speakers are installed securely to the receiver. 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of the picture when the TV is localized at equal distances from walls. If you choose to...
...be floorstanding, while others should be placed away from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. 3-D view of speaker set up 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. Overhead view of speaker set up Front ... not have magnetically shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the center channel is switched on speaker placement Speakers are installed securely to the receiver. 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of the picture when the TV is localized at equal distances from walls. If you choose to...
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... cut the distorted sound from your listening position to your center speaker. The setting is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want. SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17) Use to specify the type of speakers you change the placement of... mode. SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the sub woofer as on . You only need to make your surround speakers. 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 +10 ...
... cut the distorted sound from your listening position to your center speaker. The setting is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want. SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17) Use to specify the type of speakers you change the placement of... mode. SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 18) Use to specify the sub woofer as on . You only need to make your surround speakers. 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 +10 ...
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...one that matches your speaker set to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Cycle through the different possibilities until you have connected. Selecting "Large" or "Small" will appear in the display on the front of the receiver. memo If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker... is connected. The configurations shown on the right will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to a previous receiver setting. 17 One of them to the speakers you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they are. Set up Preparations SPEAKERS (Front, Center...
...one that matches your speaker set to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Cycle through the different possibilities until you have connected. Selecting "Large" or "Small" will appear in the display on the front of the receiver. memo If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker... is connected. The configurations shown on the right will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to a previous receiver setting. 17 One of them to the speakers you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they are. Set up Preparations SPEAKERS (Front, Center...
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...appears in the display), LFE is not available. Also, when used or not. Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Since most smaller speakers can't handle deep bass tones, this to the...8226; Setting the front speaker size to "Large". memo • Initial setting is "100 Hz". • If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are set to "Large" in SPEAKERS setting mode, crossover frequency cannot be set to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from...
...appears in the display), LFE is not available. Also, when used or not. Crossover frequency setting mode Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between the speakers. Since most smaller speakers can't handle deep bass tones, this to the...8226; Setting the front speaker size to "Large". memo • Initial setting is "100 Hz". • If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are set to "Large" in SPEAKERS setting mode, crossover frequency cannot be set to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from...
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... in Dolby/DTS modes. 5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear 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... 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 22 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 0 ...
... in Dolby/DTS modes. 5 Adjust speaker levels so that you hear 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... 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 22 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 0 ...
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... 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 page 10). Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see pages 42-44) STATION (+/-) Selects station...
... 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 page 10). Use to create different surround sound effects from the remote control. 9 DSP MODE button (see pages 42-44) STATION (+/-) Selects station...
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... = ~ ! @ 1 DTS indicator Lights when DTS mode is being used. 2 2 PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. SP 3 means speakers are switched on or not. SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker... Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is being made (see "Front Panel", -, SIGNAL SELECT). This function bypasses all tone, balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 6 MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is on. ! SP 3A and/or B means speakers are switched off . ---dB indicates the minimum level...
... = ~ ! @ 1 DTS indicator Lights when DTS mode is being used. 2 2 PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback of a Dolby Digital signal. SP 3 means speakers are switched on or not. SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker... Lights when a DOLBY DIGITAL signal is being made (see "Front Panel", -, SIGNAL SELECT). This function bypasses all tone, balance, DSP and Dolby Surround effects. 6 MONITOR indicator Lights when MONITOR is on. ! SP 3A and/or B means speakers are switched off . ---dB indicates the minimum level...
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... TV. 6 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. * ¶ button Use to switch on CD players etc. buttons Use to fast forward search on.... @ FUNCTION button Use to fast reverse search on your surround sound system (see p.27, 29) Use this receiver. ^ ENTER button (DISC) Use for this button when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. ! Also use to switch ...
... TV. 6 2 3 5∞ ( FQ +/-) & ENTER buttons (see pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. buttons Use to set the overall listening volume. * ¶ button Use to switch on CD players etc. buttons Use to fast forward search on.... @ FUNCTION button Use to fast reverse search on your surround sound system (see p.27, 29) Use this receiver. ^ ENTER button (DISC) Use for this button when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. ! Also use to switch ...
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... DTS modes. CHANNEL SELECT (see page 22) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of Your System on pages 46-50. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 16) Use this button. 5.1 CH (see page 40) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1 CH function is ... then operate this button. Also, buttons marked with the following names have special functions. 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 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 ...
... DTS modes. CHANNEL SELECT (see page 22) Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of Your System on pages 46-50. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 16) Use this button. 5.1 CH (see page 40) When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1 CH function is ... then operate this button. Also, buttons marked with the following names have special functions. 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 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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... to access different menus associated with specific meanings. ~ EFFECT +/- THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. buttons Use to adjust the volume on your surround sound system (see page 42) Use to turn on CDs, DVDs, etc. $ MUTING button Use to select the stations of memorized radio frequencies. If ... pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the levels of the surround sound of effect in TUNER mode. buttons (see page 41-note) Use to add or subtract the amount of the receiver. SIGNAL SELECT (see pages 42, 43) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono ...
... to access different menus associated with specific meanings. ~ EFFECT +/- THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. buttons Use to adjust the volume on your surround sound system (see page 42) Use to turn on CDs, DVDs, etc. $ MUTING button Use to select the stations of memorized radio frequencies. If ... pages 16-21, 42) Use these arrow buttons when setting up the levels of the surround sound of effect in TUNER mode. buttons (see page 41-note) Use to add or subtract the amount of the receiver. SIGNAL SELECT (see pages 42, 43) Use to switch between auto stereo and mono ...
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... ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL 2DIGITAL When a DTS signal is input. To prevent noise, you choose which tolisten to. 1 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 +10 DISC 0... SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is only hooked up by a digital connection, then the ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose...
... ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection. SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL 2DIGITAL When a DTS signal is input. To prevent noise, you choose which tolisten to. 1 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 +10 DISC 0... SIGNAL SELECT to "DIGITAL". • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is only hooked up by a digital connection, then the ANALOG/DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose...
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...main unit simply press the DVD button. Sound M Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be adjusted in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (starting on the receiver.) 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode. This sets the remote to 90 (the default setting ... +/- Then press the RCV button and number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH). Press number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH) on DVD 5.1 CH mode. input playback (VSX-D509S) Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to the DVD mode control. 5.1CH To exit this step when using the controls on page 16) before using the...
...main unit simply press the DVD button. Sound M Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be adjusted in "Setting Up for Surround Sound" (starting on the receiver.) 2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode. This sets the remote to 90 (the default setting ... +/- Then press the RCV button and number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH). Press number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH) on DVD 5.1 CH mode. input playback (VSX-D509S) Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to the DVD mode control. 5.1CH To exit this step when using the controls on page 16) before using the...