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..., SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. Please write this fine Pioneer product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF...
..., SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT. THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS POWER IN STANDBY POSITION. Please write this fine Pioneer product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF...
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... on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to insert the plug into a grounding type power outlet. POWER SOURCES - If you are unable to . The power cord of the appliance should never be blocked by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation...- Do not use instructions should be followed. or near water - The product may cause the product and cart combination to lightning and power-line surges. The appliance should not be situated away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace your obsolete outlet. This will only...
... on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to insert the plug into a grounding type power outlet. POWER SOURCES - If you are unable to . The power cord of the appliance should never be blocked by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation...- Do not use instructions should be followed. or near water - The product may cause the product and cart combination to lightning and power-line surges. The appliance should not be situated away from the wall outlet and refer servicing to replace your obsolete outlet. This will only...
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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. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital ...Processing) surround mode allows you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in the 2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in theaters. US Pat. Features DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped R DTS is a digital sound system introduced in Standby mode)....
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. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital ...Processing) surround mode allows you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in the 2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in theaters. US Pat. Features DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped R DTS is a digital sound system introduced in Standby mode)....
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...deck which is caused by leakage flux from the wall outlet. Remember that only play you want to record with these jacks. VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75...to hook up , connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.... When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the transformer in the receiver.
...deck which is caused by leakage flux from the wall outlet. Remember that only play you want to record with these jacks. VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL 75...to hook up , connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. NOTE • Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack. • The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.... When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the transformer in the receiver.
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... L SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT R Components equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to malfunction. AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is selected. This can only be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL...
... L SUB WOOFER CENTER VIDEO OUT R Components equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to malfunction. AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is selected. This can only be disconnnected by the receiver's POWER switch. VSX-D509S IN AM LOOP ANTENNA IN O U T IN AUX CD VCR / DVR IN CONTROL OUT OUT IN IN FM UNBAL...
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...VIDEO white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs 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 "VIDEO." Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook... must also hook up your TV as well. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to hook up their audio to the jacks as shown below.
...VIDEO white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs 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 "VIDEO." Conversely, if you use regular composite video cords for video hook... must also hook up your TV as well. Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is also a good idea to hook up their audio to the jacks as shown below.
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... sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like (for a total of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you connect this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. VSX-D509S IN AM ...output terminals, pull off and the power cord is disconnected from the component to coaxial in on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections 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 quality of...
... sure the power is turned off the caps and insert the plugs. There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of matching like (for a total of these include MD, DAT and CD-R) you connect this receiver. When connecting your digital components as shown below. VSX-D509S IN AM ...output terminals, pull off and the power cord is disconnected from the component to coaxial in on a digital recorder (currently these two types of connections 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 quality of...
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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 unit to the audio input jack on the left to the...unit to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. Make sure you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the AC power source. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home setup will be lost. When using the speaker...
... 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 unit to the audio input jack on the left to the...unit to the B system and multi channel sources will be audible. Make sure you 'll only hear the front speakers connected to the AC power source. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but , naturally, everyone's home setup will be lost. When using the speaker...
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...setting mode (page 20) Use with "SPEAKERS setting mode" and make these settings once (unless you want. memo Press ENTER to turn the power on. The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to your front speaker. Low cut ... automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to your initial adjustments in this unit on or off. You only need to specify the type of the sound track. 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 ...
...setting mode (page 20) Use with "SPEAKERS setting mode" and make these settings once (unless you want. memo Press ENTER to turn the power on. The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to your front speaker. Low cut ... automatically. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 to your initial adjustments in this unit on or off. You only need to specify the type of the sound track. 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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...your component. When you have entered the proper code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to exit the preset mode. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote... manufacturer code list can be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "111" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code...
...your component. When you have entered the proper code. If the component turns ON or OFF, you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/ OFF signal. Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to exit the preset mode. Some manufacturers use several sets of remote... manufacturer code list can be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to "111" in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in step 3 or try inputting another code...
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... 0 2 /DTS button (see pages 38, 41) Use to switch between on and standby.(note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). 3 STATION (+/-), FREQUENCY (+/-), TUNING SELECT buttons (see page 40) Use when listening to select between the various DSP... 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 connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off. ! TUNING...
... 0 2 /DTS button (see pages 38, 41) Use to switch between on and standby.(note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). 3 STATION (+/-), FREQUENCY (+/-), TUNING SELECT buttons (see page 40) Use when listening to select between the various DSP... 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 connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off. ! TUNING...
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... with DTS audio signals is played. 9 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on . ! Volume level is maintained even when the power is off . @ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. Displays & Controls Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRO LOGIC DSP DIGITAL ATT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DTS MIDNIGHT...
... with DTS audio signals is played. 9 2 DIGITAL indicator When the 2 (DOLBY)/DTS mode of the receiver is on . ! Volume level is maintained even when the power is off . @ MASTER VOLUME LEVEL Shows the overall volume level. Displays & Controls Display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRO LOGIC DSP DIGITAL ATT SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL DTS MIDNIGHT...
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... broadcasts. Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. ¡ FL DIMMER button Use this button to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for this receiver. ^ ENTER button (DISC) Use for controlling other components. ( ¡ button (CLASS) Use to fast reverse search on CDs etc. ... button when setting up your surround sound system (see p.27, 29) Use this button. = DSP button Use to skip forward tracks on the power of the receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. buttons Use to adjust the output level of the receiver. There are also used...
... broadcasts. Also use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. ¡ FL DIMMER button Use this button to switch between STANDBY mode and power ON for this receiver. ^ ENTER button (DISC) Use for controlling other components. ( ¡ button (CLASS) Use to fast reverse search on CDs etc. ... button when setting up your surround sound system (see p.27, 29) Use this button. = DSP button Use to skip forward tracks on the power of the receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. buttons Use to adjust the output level of the receiver. There are also used...
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...as an off other components. If the signal is weak then switching to turn on the power of the receiver in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCDR/DVR, DVD/ ...LD, DVD 5.1 CH., and TV/SAT. 0 RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the AM and FM band when in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes. ! ...mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. % MASTER VOLUME +/- The FQ +/- TV POWER button Use to MONO will improve the sound quality. Also, this button. There are also used to find radio...
...as an off other components. If the signal is weak then switching to turn on the power of the receiver in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCDR/DVR, DVD/ ...LD, DVD 5.1 CH., and TV/SAT. 0 RECEIVER (POWER) button This switches between the AM and FM band when in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes. ! ...mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. % MASTER VOLUME +/- The FQ +/- TV POWER button Use to MONO will improve the sound quality. Also, this button. There are also used to find radio...
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... a stereo surround effect. ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of hearing a live band. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby Digital sources... allow you try different settings with Dolby Digital sources for classical music. Less delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of a modern large movie theater. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of wooden construction...
... a stereo surround effect. ADVANCED THEATER modes MUSICAL Simulates the acoustic environment of hearing a live band. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby Digital sources... allow you try different settings with Dolby Digital sources for classical music. Less delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of a modern large movie theater. THEATER 2 Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of wooden construction...
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...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 front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you have to use... When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT 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" on the previous page.)...
...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 front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you have to use... When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with SIGNAL SELECT 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" on the previous page.)...
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...; NTER LOUDNESS 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 power of the component you want to the input signal. Also, the effect level can skip this button to select the source you...
...; NTER LOUDNESS 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 power of the component you want to the input signal. Also, the effect level can skip this button to select the source you...
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... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 3 3 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period, the station memories will be lost and will have to select the station memory in which the station is stored. buttons...
... ST MENU ST ENTER TOP MENU FQ SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 8 3 D.ACCESS 1¡ CHANNEL 4¢ 3 3 memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet for a lengthy period, the station memories will be lost and will have to select the station memory in which the station is stored. buttons...
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... 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 Use to select a specific TV channel. 3 ¶ (+10) button Use to add...= TV FUNC. (TV only) Press to set the screen mode. - TV VOL +/- ENTER : Use to bring up the DTV menus. 6 7 (VSX-D509S only) Use to select the desired closed caption. 7 3 (VSX-D409 : 7) Use to switch DTV audio tracks 88 Use as the GUIDE button for navigating...
... 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 Use to select a specific TV channel. 3 ¶ (+10) button Use to add...= TV FUNC. (TV only) Press to set the screen mode. - TV VOL +/- ENTER : Use to bring up the DTV menus. 6 7 (VSX-D509S only) Use to select the desired closed caption. 7 3 (VSX-D409 : 7) Use to switch DTV audio tracks 88 Use as the GUIDE button for navigating...
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... by other components and electrical appliances being used. The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed. Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in radio broadcasts. FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is not fully...• The antenna is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to page 13). Symptom The power does not turn ON. Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for best reception. • ...
... by other components and electrical appliances being used. The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed. Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit may lie in radio broadcasts. FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is not fully...• The antenna is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to page 13). Symptom The power does not turn ON. Additional Information Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are often mistaken for best reception. • ...