Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-409RDS
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Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer
product.
Please read through these operating instructions
so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for
future reference.
In some countries or regions, the shape of the
power plug and power outlet may sometimes
differ from that shown in the explanatory
drawings. However the method of connecting
and operating the unit is the same.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZ-
ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY
CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to
operate the equipment.
This product complies with the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC), EMC Directives (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC)
and CE Marking Directive (93/68/EEC).
VENTILATION
¶ When installing this unit, make sure to leave space
around the unit for ventilation to improve heat
radiation (at least 20 cm at top, 15 cm at rear, and
15 cm at each side). If not enough space is provided
between the unit and walls or other equipment, heat
will build up inside, interfering with performance
or causing malfunctions.
¶ Do not place on a thick carpet, bed, sofa, or fabric
having a thck pile. Do not cover with fabric or
covering.
Anything that blocks ventilation will cause intenal
tempture to rise, which may lead to breakdown or
fire hazard.
IMPORTANT
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence
of
important
operating
and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
FOR USE IN THE UNITED
KINGDOM
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue :
neutral
Brown :
live
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket
outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable
plug fitted.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must
not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can
result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor of the
distribution panel should be provided with a 5 amp
fuse. As the colours of the wires in the mains lead
of this appliance may not correspond with coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter L or coloured red.
Do not connect either wire to the earth terminal
of a three-pin plug.
NOTE
After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover
in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover
which corresponds to the colour of the insert in
the base of the plug or the word that is embossed
on the base of the plug, and the appliance must
not be used without a fuse cover. If lost,
replacement fuse covers can be obtained from
your dealer.
Only 5 A fuses approved by B.S.I. or A.S.T.A. to
B.S. 1362 should be used.
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Table of Contents
Introductory Information ..................................... 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................... 5
Using this Manual ........................................................................................... 5
Preparing the Remote Control ........................................................................ 6
Connecting Your System ..................................... 7
Connecting Antennas ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting Audio Components ..................................................................... 8
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components ................................................... 9
Connecting Video Components .................................................................... 10
Connecting Speakers ................................................................................... 11
Setting Up for Surround Sound ........................ 13
Setting Up for Surround Sound .................................................................... 13
Displays & Controls ............................................ 17
Front Panel ................................................................................................... 17
Display .......................................................................................................... 18
Remote Control ............................................................................................ 19
Listening in Surround Sound ............................ 20
Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode .............................................................. 20
Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input Mode ................................................... 21
Listening in DSP Mode ................................................................................. 22
Using the Tuner .................................................. 23
Finding a Station ........................................................................................... 23
Tuning Directly to a Station ........................................................................... 24
Memorizing Stations .................................................................................... 25
Naming Memorized Stations ........................................................................ 26
Recalling Memorized Stations ...................................................................... 27
An Introduction to RDS & EON .................................................................... 28
Searching for RDS Programmes .................................................................. 30
Using EON Search ........................................................................................ 31
Making a Recording ........................................... 32
Making an Audio Recording ......................................................................... 32
Making a Video Recording ............................................................................ 33
Controlling the Rest of Your System ................ 34
CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls ....................................................................... 34
Cassette Deck Controls ................................................................................ 35
DVD Player Controls ..................................................................................... 36
TV Controls ................................................................................................... 37
Additional Information ....................................... 38
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 38
Specifications ............................................................................................... 40
Set
up
Operation
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Features
Five channels of independent amplification
Five independent power amplifiers, each rated at 80W, ensure accurate, dynamic reproduction
of all multi-channel material.
Dolby* Pro Logic
Enjoy stunning multi-channel, surround sound effects from movies and other material recorded
in Dolby Surround/Pro Logic. Enhance your listening experience further with built-in signal
processing that recreates the movie theater ambience in your living room.
Digital surround effects
Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, various listening environments, such as a
theater or a jazz club, may be simulated and applied to any music or video source.
Convenient RDS/EON radio tuning
Use the fast and convenient RDS system to immediately find the type of radio programme
you want to listen to. This program identification system could also be extremely useful in
locating helpful broadcasts in emergencies or adverse weather conditions.
DVD 5.1 channel input
A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX409RDS fully compatible with Dolby Digital
decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs.
The Energy-saving Design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in Standby
mode). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to
"Specifications" on pages 40.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratries.All rights reserved.
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Set
up
Introductory Information
Remote control unit
AM loop antenna
FM wire antenna
'AA' size IEC R6P
batteries (x2)
Using this Manual
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This manual is for the VSX-409RDS audio/video
multi-channel receiver. It is divided into two main
sections:
Set up
This section covers installing your receiver and
connecting up all the other components in your
home theater system to it. It also describes how to
set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full
advantage of the great surround sound features of
your receiver.
Operation
This section shows you how to use every feature of
the receiver and its remote control unit. It also
covers using the supplied remote control to operate
your other Pioneer home theater components. To
find out more about a specific button, control or
indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on page
17. This will point you to the relevant chapter in the
manual.
In the Additional Information section (p.38-40) you'll
find a troubleshooting section and specifications.
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:
memo
The following symbols are used
throughout this manual:
Provides detailed precautions and
advice on operations, etc.
Indicates that display is blinking.