Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-D409
VSX-D509S
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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.
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
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
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to
operate the equipment.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY
CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located on
the base. Please write this serial number on your
enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.
This is for your security.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTEN-
SION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UN-
LESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PRE-
VENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
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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 un-used 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
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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Features
DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped
R
DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in
DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your
home.
Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround
software in the
2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the
input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD
player using the
2 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)
ADVANCED THEATER modes
Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby Surround performance by simulating the
environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of a concert hall
(MUSICAL). With EXPANDED THEATER, you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in
simulated Dolby Digital.
Various Surround Effects (DSP)
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room
into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.
Midnight Listening Mode
When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround
effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on,
you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes.
DVD 5.1 channel input
A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSXD409/D509S 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 page 58.
Remote Control of Other Components
The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by
recalling the appropriate preset code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to
perform a variety of operations automatically.
** Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
* Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942
and other worldwide patents issues and
pending. "DTS" and "DTS Digital Surround"
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Set
up
Operation
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 A) max] ....................................................................... 9
Connecting Video Components ................................................................................... 10
Connecting Digital Components .................................................................................. 11
Connecting Antennas .................................................................................................. 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 ............................................................................................................ 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
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ................................................................... 37
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ....................................................... 38
Selecting a Sound Mode ............................................................................................. 39
Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ........................................................................... 40
ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) ........................................................ 41
Playing a Source .......................................................................................................... 41
Using the Tuner ................................................................ 42
Finding a Station .......................................................................................................... 42
Tuning Directly to a Station .......................................................................................... 43
Memorizing Stations .................................................................................................... 43
Recalling Memorized Stations ..................................................................................... 44
Making a Recording ......................................................... 45
Making an Audio or a Video Recording ........................................................................ 45
Controlling the Rest of Your System .............................. 46
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls ......................................................................... 46
Cassette Deck Controls ............................................................................................... 47
DVD/DVR Player Controls ............................................................................................ 48
DTV Controls ............................................................................................................... 49
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls ................................................................................ 50
Additional Information ..................................................... 51
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 51
Preset Code List (VSX-D509S) ..................................................................................... 53
Preset Code List (VSX-D409) ....................................................................................... 57
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 58