PIONEER VSX-D209/KUXJI - Owner's Manual Immediate Download

Operating Instructions

AUDIO/VIDEO

MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER

VSX-D209

Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer prod-

uct.

Please read through these operating instructions

so you will know how to operate your model prop-

erly. After you have finished reading the instruc-

tions, put them away in a safe place for future ref-

erence.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR MOISTURE.

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

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).

USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER

SERVICING

QUALIFIED

SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in

a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica-

tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-

ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to

operate the equipment.

MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL SURFACES

¶ Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust

and dirt.

¶ When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft

cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five

or six times with water, and wrung out well, and

then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use furni-

ture wax or cleaners.

¶ Never use thinners, benzene, insecticide sprays or

other chemicals on or near this unit, since these

will corrode surfaces.

POWER-CORD CAUTION

Handle the power cord by the plug. Do not pull out

the plug by tugging the cord and never touch the power

cord when your hands are wet as this could cause a

short circuit or electric shock. Do not place the unit, a

piece of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch

the cord. Never make a knot in the cord or tie it with

other cords. The power cords should be routed such

that they are not likely to be stepped on. A damaged

power cord can cause a fire or give you an electrical

shock. Check the power cord once in a while. When

you find it damaged, ask your nearest PIONEER au-

thorized service center or your dealer for a replace-

ment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

The serial number for this equipment is located on the

rear panel. Please write this serial number on your

enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.

This is for your security.

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READ INSTRUCTIONS -- All the safety and

operating instructions should be read before

the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS -- The safety and

operating instructions should be retained for

future reference.

HEED WARNINGS -- All warnings on the product

and in the operating instructions should be

adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -- All operating and

use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING -- Unplug this product from the wall

outlet before cleaning. The product should be

cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry

cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine,

insecticides or other volatile liquids since they

may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not

recommended by the product manufacturer

as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use this

product near water -- for example, near a

bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry

tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming

pool; and the like.

ACCESSORIES -- Do not place this product on

an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or

table. The product may fall, causing serious

injury to a child or adult, and serious damage

to the product. Use only with a cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the

manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any

mounting of the product should follow the

manufacturer's instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by the

manufacturer.

CART -- A product and cart combination should

be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may cause the

product and cart combination to overturn.

VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the

cabinet are provided for ventilation and to

ensure reliable operation of the product and to

protect it from overheating, and these openings

must not be blocked or covered. The openings

should never be blocked by placing the product

on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.

This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the

manufacturer's instructions have been

adhered to.

POWER SOURCES -- This product should be

operated only from the type of power source

indicated on the marking label. If you are not

sure of the type of power supply to your

home, consult your product dealer or local

power company.

LOCATION The appliance should be installed in

a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS The power cord of the

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet

when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

If this product is equipped with a polarized

alternating current line plug (a plug having one

blade wider than the other), it will fit into the

outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug fully into the

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should

still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace

your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized plug.

If this product is equipped with a three-wire

grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding

type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If

you are unable to insert the plug into the

outlet, contact your electrician to replace your

obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the grounding type plug.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION -- Power-supply

cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against them, paying particular

attention to cords at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the product.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING -- If an

outside antenna or cable system is connected

to the product, be sure the antenna or cable

system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up

static charges. Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

information with regard to proper grounding of

the mast and supporting structure, grounding

of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge

unit, size of grounding conductors, location of

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements for

the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

LIGHTNING -- For added protection for this

product during a lightning storm, or when it is

left unattended and unused for long periods of

time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This

will prevent damage to the product due to

lightning and power-line surges.

POWER LINES -- An outside antenna system

should not be located in the vicinity of overhead

power lines or other electric light or power

circuits, or where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside

antenna system, extreme care should be taken

to keep from touching such power lines or

circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall outlets,

extension cords, or integral convenience

receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

electric shock.

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push

objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short-out parts that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any

kind on the product.

SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service this

product yourself as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified

service personnel.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug this

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing

to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product.

If the product has been exposed to rain or

water.

If the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions. Adjust

only those controls that are covered by the

operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and will often require extensive work

by a qualified technician to restore the product

to its normal operation.

If the product has been dropped or damaged

in any way.

When the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance -- this indicates a need for

service.

REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement

parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts

specified by the manufacturer or have the

same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards.

SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any

service or repairs to this product, ask the

service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in proper

operating condition.

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING -- The product

should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.

HEAT -- The product should be situated away

from heat sources such as radiators, heat

registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMPS

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUND

CLAMP

Fig. A

NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA

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Features

Five channels of independent amplification

Five independent power amplifiers, each rated at 60W, ensure accurate, dynamic reproduc-

tion 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.

DVD 5.1 channel input

A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSXD209 fully compatible with Dolby Digital decod-

ers 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 "Specifica-

tions" on pages 31.

Introductory Information

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks

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Table of Contents

Introductory Information ..................................... 6

Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................... 6

Using this Manual ........................................................................................... 6

Installing the Receiver .................................................................................... 6

Preparing the Remote Control ........................................................................ 7

Connecting Your System ..................................... 8

Connecting Antennas ..................................................................................... 8

Connecting Audio Components ..................................................................... 9

Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components ................................................. 10

Connecting Video Components .................................................................... 10

Connecting Speakers ................................................................................... 11

AC OUTLET .................................................................................................. 12

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 .................................................................................... 24

Recalling Memorized Stations ...................................................................... 25

Making a Recording ........................................... 26

Making an Audio or Video Recording ........................................................... 26

Controlling the Rest of Your System ................ 27

CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls ....................................................................... 27

TV Controls ................................................................................................... 27

Cassette Deck Controls ................................................................................ 28

DVD Player Controls ..................................................................................... 29

Additional Information ....................................... 30

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 30

Specifications ............................................................................................... 31

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