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) maxl 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 
Clearrng 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 Drgital 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 ........................a..... 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 
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