Pioneer VSX-D409 User manual

Thank
you
for
buying
this
Pioneer
product.
Please
read
through
these
operating
instructions
so
you
will
know
how
to
operate
your
model
property.
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
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
IS
SECONDARY
CONNECTED
AND
THEREFORE
DOES
NOT
SEPARATE
THE
UNIT
FROM
MAINS
POWER
IN
STANDBY
POSITION.
VENTILATION
°
When
installing
Uys
unit,
make
sure
to
leave
space
around
the
unit
for
venuiation
to
imarove
heat
radiatian
{at
least
20
cm
at
top.
15
cm
at
rear
and
15cm
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.
°
Donot
place
ona
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.
Information to User
Alteration
or
modifications
carried
out
without
appropriate
authorization
may
invalidate
the
user's
right
to
operate
the
equipment.
IMPORTANT
iN
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
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO.NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER {OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
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,
to
constitute
a
risk
of
electric
shock
to
persons.
PERSONNEL.
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.
TWO
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
SWITCHES
({multi-voltage
model
only)
Only
multi-voltage
model
is
provided
with
these
switches.
Mains
voltages
in
Saudi
Arabia
are
127
V
and
220
V
only.
Never
use
this
model
with
the 110
V
setting
in
Saudi
Arabia.
The
line
voltage
selector
switches
are
on
the
rear
panel.
Check
that
they
are
set
properly
before
plugging
the
power
cord
into
the
household
wall
socket.
If
the
voltage
is
not
properly
set
or
if
you
move
to
an
area
where
the
voltage
requirements
differ,
adjust
the
selector
switches
as
follows.
Medium-size screwdriver
1,
Use
a
medium-size
screwdriver.
2.
First,
insert
the
screwdriver
in
the
groove
of
the
voltage
selector
at
the
right,
and
adjust
so
that
the
tip
of
the
groove
points
to
the
voltage
value
of
your
area.
3.
Next,
insert
the
screwdriver
in
the
groove
of
the
voltage
selector
at
the
left
and
adjust
until
the
voltage
is
the
same
as
at
the
tight.
110 120V-127V
‘TWO VOLTAGE SELECTORS.

2:10
0-1
ee
eno
nt
Introductory
Information
Checking
the
Supplied
Accessories
occ
Using
this
Manual
.........
Installing
the
Receiver
..
‘
When
Making
Cable
Connections
.
Preparing
the
Remote
Contro!.
Channel
Step
Setting
-.......-ccccessesensetssensnsssie
i
Connecting
Your
Equipment
......cccccssescsssssesssssecn
8
Connecting
Audio
Components...
Connecting
Video
Components
...
Connecting
Digita!
Components
..
10
Connecting
DVD
5.1
Channel
Components
.
rae
Connecting
Antennas
.
12
Connecting
Speakers...
13
PrEDAratiOnS
....ceecscselesesscecseseerssessesseeess.,
nie
1D
Setting
Up
for
Surround
Sound
....
2
15
Setting
the
Volume
Level
of
Each
Channe:
|
Setting
Up
the
Remote
Control
ecco
eee
Clearing
One
of
the
Remote
Control
Settings
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G)
.. ..
26
Clearing
All
the
Remote
Control
Settings
.
26
Direct
Function
..
27
the
MULTI
CONTROL
button
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G)
0...
.
28
Checking
Preset
Code
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G)
ooo.
Displays
&
Controls..
Front
Panel
.....c.ccccsesseseeeseees
Remote
Control
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G)
...
Remote
Control
(VSX-D409/D409-G)
.
DIB
PIR
ses
snacecicurisesuvens
tecdeoceelecubecars
Sound
Modes
0...
ve
Learning
about
the
Sound
Modes
.........
Switching
ANALOG/DIGITAL
Signal
Input
Playing
Sources
with
Dolby
Digital
or
DTS
Sound..
Selecting
a
Sound
Mode
oo...
eecesececccses
Using
in
MIDNIGHT
Listening
Mode
..
ADVANCED
THEATER
mode
{
Dolby/DTS
mode)...
Playing
a
Source
oo...
ccceccceceees
2
Using the Tuner...
Finding a Station .......
Tuning
Directly
to a
Station.
Memorizing
Stations
........
Recalling
Memorized
Stations
uolHeiedo
Making
an
Audio
or
a
Video
Recording
Controlling
the
Rest
of
Your
System
..
CD/MD/CD-RAVCR/LD
Player
Controls...
Cassette
Deck
Controls
....
DVD/DVR
Piayer
Controls
.
DTV
Controls
...
Cabie
TV/Satellite
TV/TV
Control
Additional
Information
Troubleshooting
...
Specifications
csr
peso
mtr
catenin
nan
"Rac
cee
Preset
Code
List
(at
the
end
of
this
manual)
Preset
Code
List
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G)
..
Preset
Code
List
(VSX-D409/D409-G)

En
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
soft-
ware
in
the
D0
(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
OO
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
envi-
ronment
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
Signa!
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
VSX-D409/D409-G/D509S/D509S-G
fully
Sommpatiole
with
Dolby
Digital
decoders
and
DVD
players
with
5.1
channel
outputs.
‘The
Energy-saving
Design
This
unit
is
designed
to
use
1
W
of
energy
when
this
unit
is
in
standby
mode.
.Remote
Control
of
Other
Components
The
supplied
remote
contro!
can
be
used
to
operate
a
variety
of
other
sombonents
adttnely
by
recalling
the
appropriate
preset
codes.
In
addition,
the
multi-operation
functions
allow
you
to
perform a variety of operations automatically.
* Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater
Systems,
Inc.
US
Pat.
No.
5,451,942
and
other
worldwide
patents
issues
and
**
Manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
pending.
“DTS”
and
“DTS
Digital
Surround”
Laboratories.
“Dolby”,
“Pro
Logic”
and
the
double-D
are
trademarks
of
Digital
Theater
Systems,
symbol
are
trademarks
of
Dolby
Laboratories.
Inc.
©
1996
Digital
Theater
Systems,
Inc.
All
Confidential
unpublished
works.
©
1992-1997
Dolby
rights
reserved.
Laboratories.
All
rights
reserved.

Checking
the
Supplied
Accessories
Please
check
that
you've
received
the
following
supplied
accessories:
ite
Dry cell batteries
Size
AA/1EC
R6P
x
2
a
(VSX-D409/D409-G)
Size
AA/
IEC
LR6
x
2
of
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G)
sea
FM
wire
antenna
AM
loop
antenna
Using
this
Manual
This
manual
is
for
the
VSX-D409/VSX-D409-G/
VSX-D509S/VSX-D509S-G
audio/video
multi-
channel
receivers.
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
@
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
home
theater
components.
To
find
out
VSX-D409/
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
Remote
control
units
More
about
a
specific
button,
contro!
or
indicator,
see
Displays
&
Controls
Starting
on
page
29.
This
will
point
you
to
the
relevant
chapter
in
the
manual.
In
the
Additional
Information
section
(p.
50-52)
you'll
find
@
troubleshooting
section
and
specifications.
The
following
symbols
are
used
throughout
this
manual:
}
;
memo
Provides
detailed
precautions
and
advice
on
operations,
etc.
Indicates
that
display
is
blinking.
U
When
Making
Cable
Connections
Be
careful
not
to
arrange
cables
in
a
manner
that
bends
the
cables
over
the
top
of
this
unit
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
|?
the
cables
are
brought
over
this
unit,
th
May
cause
¢
humming
noise
to
come
from
the
spea
@
magnetic
field
produced
by
the
transformers
in
this
unit

introductory Information
Preparing
the
Remote
Control
Loading the batteries _
VSX-D409/D409-G
Dry cell batteries CAUTION!
(AA
size
IEC
R6P
x
2)
incorrect
use
of
batteries
may
result
in
such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe
the following precautions:
* Never use new and old batteries together.
* Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.
* Batteries with the same shape may have
different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.
VSX-D509S/D509S- Dry cell batteries
ai (AA size IEC LR6 x 2)
Operating
range
of
remote
control
unit
memo | The remote control may not work properly if:
° There are obstacles between the remote con-
trol and the receiver's remote sensor.
* Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining
onto the remote sensor.
* The receiver is located near a device that is
emitting infrared rays.
* The receiver is operated simultaneously with
another infrared remote contro! unit.

htroductory
Information
aa eae: Wes
'
Operating
other
Pioneer
components
..
By
connecting
a
contro!
cord
(optional),
you
can
control
other
Pioneer
equipment
using
this
remote
control
unit.
Point
the
remote
controi
unit
towards
the
remote
sensor
of
this
unit,
even
when
operating
other
equipment.
The
remote
control
signals
are
received
by
the
remote
sensor
of
this
unit,
and
sent
to
the
other
devices
via
the
CONTROL
OUT
termina.
VSX-D409/
D409-G
VSX-D5095,
:
D509S-G
!
Other
Pioneer
products
with
Bal
mark
[memo]
You
can
also
contro!
Pioneer
components
a
:
by
pointing
the
receiver's
remote
control
Y
directly
at
the
component.
This
type
of
Connect
to
CONTROL
IN
operation
does
not
require
control
cords.
terminal
of
other
Pioneer
Remote
control
unit
products
with
9}
mark.
Channel
Step
Setting
The
unit
has
been
factory
preset
to
the
channel!
allocation
value
for
the
area
in
which
it
is
to
be
sold.
If
this
value
is
set
incorrectly,
the
tunes
in
frequency
may
be
wrong,
Or
Sound
may
be
distorted,
resulting
in
an
inability
to
reproduce
reception
signals
at
their
proper
sound
quality.
For
this
reason,
be
sure
to
confirm
that
the
values
are
set
correctly
before
first
using
the
unit.
FM
100
kHz,
AM
10
kHz:
Set
to
this
position
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
Step
of
100
kHz
and
AM
10
kHz.
FM
50
kHz,
AM
9
kHz:
Set
to
this
position,
for
areas
with
an
FM
reception
step
of
50
kHz
and
AM
9
kHz.
NOTE:
When
unsure
about
the
channel
allocation
for
your
area,
consult
your
dealer
for
correct
information,
STANDBY/ON
FM/AM
To
Change
Channel
Steps
With
the
power
turned
OFF,
hold
the
STANDBY/ON
button
depressed
while
pressing
the
FM/AM
function
button
to
turn
the
power
ON.
*
Each
time
the
above
operation
is
performed,
the
channel
tuning
Step
will
alternate
between
FM
100
KH2/AM
10
kHz,
and
FM
50
KH2/AM
9
kHz.
En

beluiitadiatem
Coliim
ae
Ui
elie
(clans
Before
making
or
changing
the
connections,
switch
off
the
power
and
disconnect
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Connecting
Audio
Components
To
begin
set
up,
connect
your
audio
components
to
the
jacks
as
shown
below.
These
are
all
analog
connections
and
your
analog
audio
components
(cassette
deck)
use
these
jacks.
Remember
that
for
components
you
want
to
record
with
you
need
to
hook
up
four
plugs
(a
set
of
stereo
ins
and
a
set
of
stereo
outs),
but
for
components
that
only
play
you
only
need
to
hook
up
one
set
of
stereo
plugs
(two
plugs).
To
use
Digital
source
features
you
must
hook
up
your
digital
components
to
the
digital
inputs
but
it
is
also
a
good
idea
to
hook
up
your
digital
components
to
analog
audio
jacks.
If
you
want
to
record
to/from
digital
components
{like
an
MD}
to/from
analog
components,
you
must
hook
up
your
digital
equipment
with
these
analog
connections.
See
p.
10-11
for
more
on
digital connections.
+
Only
the
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
has
S-video
jacks
and
optical
digital
out
jack.
+
The
arrows
indicate
the
direction
of
the
audio
signal.
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
cOmteyiitey ter
con orn orn | or gona
owe :
CD recorder
or Cassette deck
m Audio cords
Use
audio
cords
(not
supplied)
to
connect
the
audio
components.
x9)
L
Connect
red
plugs
to
R
(right)
and
white
plugs
to
L
(left).
Be
sure
to
insert
completely.
Cassette
deck
plac
Depending
on
where
the
cassette
deck
is
placed,
noise
may
occur
during
playback
of
your
cassette
deck
which
iS
caused
by
leakage
flux
from
the
transformer
in
the
receiver.
If
you
experience
noise,
move
the
cassette
deck
farther
away
from
the
receiver.

Connecting
Video
Components
Connect
vour
video
components
to
the
jacks
as
shown
below.
Player),
vou
must
use
the
analog
connections
pictured
on
this
page
for
the
video
signal
but
in
order
to
use
Digital
Source
vou
should
hook
up
their
audio
to
a
digital
input
(
digital
components
with
analog
audio
connections
as
w
discs
a
DVD/LD
player
or
LD
player
requires
an
analog
{see
the
next
page).
See
the
next
page}.
It
is
also
‘ell
(see
the
previous
Page}.
To
cover
all
possible
laser
connection
(as
shown
here)
and
two
digital
connections
When
connecting
your
equipment
always
make
sure
the
Power
is
turned
off
and
the
power
cord
is
disconnected
from
the
wail
outlet.
TV tuner
(or
Satellite
tuner)
eeewssesers-
Video deck
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
(
eer
@
Audio/Video
cords
Use
audio/video
cords
(not
supplied)
to
connect
the
video
components
and
a
video
cord
to
connect
the
monitor
TV.
Connect
red
Vip white plugs to L
tex80 (left), and the
(oa
‘
yellow
plugs
to
“VIDEO.
Be
sure
to
insert
completely.
R
t
Plugs
to
R
(right),
Video
camera
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
only
Front
video
connections
are
accessed
via
the
front
Panel
input
selector
as
"VIDEO".
[memo]
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
only
If
your
video
components
have
S-video
jacks,
you
could
use
S-video
cords
(not
supplied)
to
connect
them
on
the
front
and
rear
of
the
receiver,
However,
if
you
use
S-video
cords
for
your
video
hook
ups you
must
also
hook
up
your
TV
with
S-
video
connections.
Conversely,
if
you
use
regular
composite
video
cords
for
video
hook
ups,
you
should
use
them
for
your
TV
as
well.
Connecting
Your
Equipment
Regarding
digital
video
components
{like
a
DVD
8
good
idea
to
hook
up
your
En

10
En
onnecting rour Equipmen
Connecting
Digital
Components
in
order
to
use
PCM/OO
Digital/DTS
soundtracks,
you
need
to
make
digital
audio
connections.
You
can
do
this
by
ether
coaxial
or
optical
connections
(you
do
not
need
to
do
both).
The
quality
of
these
two
types
of
connections
Is
ihe
same
but
since
some
digital
components
only
have
one
type
of
digital
terminal,
it
is
a
matter
of
matching
like
with
like
(for
example,
the
coaxial
out
from
the
component
to
coaxial
in
on
the
receiver).
The
VSX-D409/D409-G/D509S/D509S-G
has
one
coaxial
and
two
optical
inputs
for
a
total
of
three
digital
inputs.
Connect
your
digital
components
as
shown
below.
There
is
one
digital
out
jack
(VSX-D509S/D509S-G
only).
If
you
connect
this
to
the
optical
input
on
a
digital
recorder
(currently
these
include
MD,
DAT
and
CD-R)
you
can
make
direct
digital
recordings
with
this
unit.
When
connecting
your
equipment,
always
make
sure
the
power
is
turned
off
and
the
power
cord
is
disconnected
from
the
wall
outlet.
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VSX-D509S/D5098-G only
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Digital
audio
cords/Optical
cables
Commercially
available
digital
audio
coaxial
cords
(standard
video
cords
can
also
be
used)
or
optical
cables
(not
supplied)
are
used
to
connect
digital
components
to
this
receiver.
When
you
use
optical
digital
input
or
output
terminals,
pull
off
the
caps
and
insert
the
plugs.
Be
sure
to
insert
compleiely.
Digital
audio
cord
Optical
cable
(or
standard
video
cord)
.
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Connecting
Your
Equipment
Example
of
connection
using
a
DVD/LD
or
LD
player
When
playing
LD
recorded
in
Dolby
Digital
To
connect
a
DVD/LD
or
LD
player
with
ts
OD
RF
output,
a
commercially
available
RF
demodu-star
(RFD-1)
is
required.
The
RF
demodulator
changes
the
RF
signal
toa
digital
signa!
which
is
then
processes
oy
the
VSX-
D409/D409-G/D509S/D5095-G
models
through
their
digital
input
jacks.
For
more
details,
refer
to
the
instruction
Manual
supplied
with
the
RFD-1.
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DVD/LD
player
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:
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player
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RF
demodulator
RFD-1
memo|
Make
sure
the
RF
demodulator
digital
in
switch
is
set
»
correctly
(optical
or
coaxial
depending
on
the
connection).
Connecting
DVD
5.1
Channel
Components
DVD
and
LD
dises
are
compatible
with
both
2
channel
and
5.1
channe!
audio
Output
formats,
Connections
can
be
made
from
a
DVD
player,
multi-channel
decoder
equipped
with
5.1
analog
outputs
to
the
5.1
analog
inputs
on
this
unit.
Always
make
sure
that
the
receiver
is
switched
off
and
unplugged
from
the
wall
outlet
before
making
or
changing
any
connections.
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
coax
=
The
5.1
channel
input
can
only
be
used
[meme
when
DVD
5.1
CH
is
selected.
Components
equipped
with
5.1
channel
analog
output
jacks
11
En

Connecting
Antennas
Connect
the
AM
loop
antenna
and
the
FM
wire
antenna
as
shown
below
To
improve
reception
and
sound
quality,
connect
external
antennas
(see
Using
external
antennas,
below).
Always
make
sure
that
the
receiver
switched
off
and
unplugged
from
the
wall
outlet
before
making
or
changing
any
connections.
AM loop antenna
Assemble
the
antenna
and
connect
to
the
receiver.
Attach
to
a
wail,
etc.
{if
desired)
and
face
in
the
direction
that
gives
the
best
reception.
aa
een!
j/|\VSX-D509S/D509S-G
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully
exiend
vertically
along
a
window
frame
or
other
suitable
area,
etc.
Antenna
snap
connectors
| ny Twist the exposed wire strands together
ASS
and
insert
into
the
hole,
then
snap
the
oe €/ connector shut.
Using external antennas
m=
To
improve
FM
reception
m=
To
improve
AM
reception
Connect
an
external
FM
antenna.
Connect
@
5-6
m
length
of
vinyl-coated
wire
to
the
AM
antenna
terminal
without
disconnecting
the
supplied
AM
loop
antenna.
For
the
best
possible
reception,
suspend
horizontally
outdoors.
Outdoor antenna
AM LOOP
ANTENNA’
Indoor antenna
75
Q
coaxial
cable
(Vinyl-coated
wire)
12
En

Connecting
Your
Equipment
Connecting
Speakers
A
full
complement
of
six
speakers
is
shown
here
but,
naturally,
everyone's
home
setup
will
vary.
Simply
connect
the
speakers
you
have
in
the
manner
described
below.
The
receiver
will
work
with
just
two
stereo
speakers
(called
"front"
speakers
in
the
diagram)
but
it
is
recommended
to
be
used
with
at
least
three
speakers.
Make
sure
you
connect
the
speaker
on
the
right
to
the
right
terminal
and
the
speaker
on
the
ieft
to
the
left
terminal.
Also
make
sure
the
Positive
and
negative
(+/+)
terminals
on
the
receiver
match
those
on
the
speakers.
mem
>)
The
receiver
has
two
speaker
systems,
A
&
B.
A
is
the
main
system
supporting
the
full
complement
©
of
surround
sound
speakers.
If
you
switch
on
both
A&B
speaker
systems,
only
front
speakers
and
*
Use
speakers
with
a
nominal
impedance
of
8
to
16.Q.
Front
Speakers
(A)
Center
Speaker
Surround
Speakers
L
R
SL
VSX-D509S/D509S-G
Be
sure
to
complete
all
other
connections
before
connecting
this
unit
to
the
AC
power
source.
When
using
the
speaker
on
your
TV
as
the
center
speaker,
connect
the
CENTER PREOUT
Jack
on
this
unit
to
the
audio
input
jack
on
your
TV.
in
this
case,
the
center
speaker
shown
is
unnecessary.
13
En

Connecting Your Equipment
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m Speaker terminals
3 Twist exposed wire 2 Loosen speaker 3 Tighten terminal
strands together. terminal and insert
exposed wire.
eo
10 mm
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the 4z
receiver.
1 Twist around 10 mm of bare wire strands together.
2.Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. pI ®
3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure. ye
Hints on speaker placement |
Ne
Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while
others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be
places away from walis. Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your
particular speakers to get the most out of them.
« Pizce the front left and right speakers at equal To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
neces from the TV. your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
¢ \Anen placing speakers near the TV, we are installed securely to prevent accidents and
recommend using magnetically shielded speakers improve sound quality.
te orevent possible interference, such as
discoloration of the picture when the TV is Overhead view of speaker set up
switched on. If you do not have magnetically
shielded speakers and notice discoloration of the
TV picture, move the speakers farther away from
the TV.
ll the center speaker above or below the TV
so that the sound of the center channel is
localized at the TV screen.
Front Front
Left Center Right
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CAUTION!
lf you choose to install the center speaker on
top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty,
or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk
of damage or Injury resulting from the speaker
falling from the TV in the event of external
shocks such as earthquakes.
Surround Surround
Left Right
Listening
Position
* I oossible, install the surround speakers slightly
edove ear level.
* Try not to install the surround speakers farther
away from the listening position than the front
and
center
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Setting
Up
for
Surround
Sound
Be
sure
to
switch
the
power
of
this
unit
on
(The
STANDSY
mdicator
goes
out)
To
ensure
the
best
possible
surround
sound,
be
sure
to
complete
the
following
set
up
Operations.
This
is
Particularly
important
when
using
the
O0
(Dolby)
surround
mode.
You
only
need
to
make
these
settings
once
(uniess
you
change
the
placement
of
your
Current
speaker
system
or
add
new
speakers,
etc.)
Reter
to
the
following
pages
for
detailed
descriptions
of
the
settings
available
for
each
mode.
VSX-D508S/D509S-G
7
Press
RECEIVER
©
to
turn
the
power
on.
The
STANDBY
indicator
goes
out.
2
Press
RCV.
This
switches
the
remote
to
the
surround
setup
mode.
(On
the
VSx-
D409/D408-G
the
bution
is
called
RECEIVER.)
seenemen
nn
ae
mannan
3
Press
<
or
to
select
the
mode
you
want
to
set.
For
best
results,
start
with
“Speakers
setting
mode”
and
make
your
initial
adjustments
in
the
order
described
below.
The
current
Settings
are
displayed
automatically,
Speakers
(Front,
Center,
Surround)
setting
mode
(page
16)
Use
to
specify
the
type
of
speakers
you
have
connected.
SUB
WOOFER
ON/PLUS/OFF
setting
mode
(page
17)
Use
to
specify
the
sub
woofer
as
on
or
off,
Crossover
frequency
setting
mode
{page
17)
Use
to
determine
which
frequencies
will
be
sent
to
the
sub
woofer
{or
“Large”
speakers
if
you
don't
have
a
sub
woofer).
LFE
attenuator
setting
mode
(page
17)
Use
to
specify
the
peak
level
for
the
LFE
channel
and
the
crossover
network
for
rerouted
bass
frequencies.
Low
cut
filter
ON/OFF
setting
mode
(page
18)
Use
to
cut
the
distorted
sound
from
the
sub
woofer,
FRONT
speakers
distance
setting
mode
(page
18)
Use
to
specity
the
distance
from
your
listening
position
to
your
front
speaker.
CENTER
speaker
distance
setting
mode
(page
18)
Use
to
specify
the
distance
from
your
listening
position
to
your
center speaker.
SURROUND
speakers
distance
setting
mode
(page
18)
Use
to
specify
the
distance
from
your
listening
position
to
your
surround
speakers.
Dynamic
range
control
setting
mode
(page
19)
Use
to
compress
the
dynamic
range
of
the
sound
track.
Dual
mono
setting
mode
(page
19)
Use
with
OD
Digital
software
that
has
dual
mono
encoding
if
you
want
to
isolate
one
channel
or
listen
in
this
specialized
mono
mode.
Coaxial
digital
input
setting
(page
19}
Use
to
specify
the
input
to
be
assigned
to
the
coaxial
digital
input.
Optical
digital
input
setting
(page
20)
Use
to
specify
the
input
to
be
assigned
to
the
optical
digital
input.
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4
Press
A
or
V
to
select
the
setting
you
want.
The
setting
is
entered
automatically.
me
tennant
reer
centers
5
Repeat
steps
3
and
4
to
set
other
surround
modes.
memo
|
Press
ENTER
to
exit
the
setting
mode.
J
The
setting
mode
is
automatically
exited
if
no
operation
is
performed
for
10
seconds.
1
5
En

Preparations
Speakers
(Front,
Center,
Surround)
setting
mode
This
sewing
establishes
the
size
and
configuration
of
the
speaker
system
you
have
connected.
So,
for
example,
here
vou
set
whether
you
have
connected
surround
speakers
or
not,
and
how
big
they
are.
Selecting
“Large”
or
“Small”
will
determine
how
much
bass
is
sent
by
the
receiver
to
the
speakers
being
set.
This
setup
system
has
certain
constraints.
For
example,
al!
your
speakers
cannot
be
set
to
“Large,”
you
need
to
decide
which
speakers
should
receive
the
most
bass
and
set
them
to
“Large.”
In
the
display,
"EF",
"C",
and
“S"
refer
to
front,
center,
and
surround
speakers
respectively.
Speaker
size
is
denoted
as
“L”
for
large
speakers,
“S”
for
smatt
speakers,
and
“
¥"
(asterisk)
if
no
speaker
is
connected.
a
memo
If
the
cone
size
(diameter)
of
the
speaker
is
larger
than
12
cm,
please
set
to
Large.
Switch
the
speakers
setting
mode
according
to
the
speakers
you
hooked
up.
Use
the
A
or
7
buttons.
The
configurations
shown
on
the
right
will
appear
in
the
display
on
the
front
of
the
receiver.
One
of
them
should
match
your
speaker
set
up.
Cycle
through
the
different
possibilities
until
you
find
the
one
that
matches
your
set
up.
»>
*
Press
>
to
advance
to
the
next
receiver
setting,
and
press
<to
return
toa
previous
receiver
setting.

aay
SUB
WOOFER
ON/PLUS/OFF
setting
mode
Sets
whetrer
the
SUS
\WOOFER
ts
used
or
not.
Also,
when
used
you
have
the
option
to
use
the
“PLUS”
setting.
fen
*
Initial
setting
is
"ON".
[DOMOE
.
«
Setting
the
front
speaker
size
to
“Small”
in
the
Speakers
Setting
mode
automatically
locks
the
sub
aia
woofer
in
the
“ON”
position.
*
Use
the
PLUS
for
extra
bass.
When
you
use
PLUS,
you
will
get
the
bass
sounds
from
the
sub
woofer
even
if
the
front
speakers
are
set
to
“Large”.
pecans
ONE
Ns
Press
A
or
V
to
select
sub
woofer
ON,
PLUS
or
OFF.
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Crossover
frequency
setting
mode
Crossover
frequency
is
the
point
where
the
receiver
divides
the
high
and
low
sounds
(the
frequencies)
between
the
speakers.
Since
most
smaller
speakers
can't
handle
deep
bass
tones,
this
setting
allows
you
to
send
those
sounds
to
the
sub
woofer
(or
speakers
set
to
“Large”
if
you
don't
have
a
sub
woofer)
instead
of
the
speakers
set
to
“Small”
in
your
system.
Choose
the
point
at
which
you
want
the
frequency
routed
to
the
sub
woofer
(or
“Large”
speakers).
We
recommend
Setting
this
to
200
Hz
if
smaller
bookshelf-type
speakers
are
used
for
your
“Small
speakers.
[memo]
*
Initial
setting
is
“100
Hz”.
*
If
all
speakers
(front,
center,
and
surround)
are
set
to
“Large”
in
SPEAKERS
setting
mode,
Crossover
frequency
cannot
be
set
because
there
are
no
“Small”
speakers
(%
*
¥
appears
in
the
display)
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netomat
ap
Press
A
or
V
to
specify
the
crossover
frequency
for
your
small
speakers
(100
Hz,
150
Hz
or
200
Hz).
100Hz<—»
150Hz
100
Hz
Sends
bass
frequencies
below
100
Hz
to
the
sub
woofer
(or
“Large”
200Hz
speakers).
150 Hz
Sends
bass
frequencies
below
150
Hz
to
the
sub
woofer
(or
“Large”
speakers).
200 Hz
Sends
bass
frequencies
below
200
Hz
to
the
sub
woofer
(or
“Large”
speakers).
LFE
attenuator
setting
mode
Dolby
Digital
and
DTS
audio
Sources
include
ultra-low
bass
tones.
Set
the
LFE
attenuator
as
needed
to
prevent
the
ultra-low
bass
tones
from
distorting
the
sound
from
the
speakers.
(iss
*
Initial
setting
is
“O
dB”.
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When
oo
Is
selected
(%
%
appears
in
the
display),
LFE
is
not
available.
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(display
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Press
A
or
V
to
set
the
attenuation
level
(0
dB,
10
dB
or
**
dB(oo)}).
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Turn
the
low
cut
filter
ON
when
distorted
sound
is
output
through
the
sub
woofer.
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Preparations
Initial setting is “OFF”.
*
If
the
SUB
WOOFER
is
set
to
“OFF”
in
the
SUB
WOOFER
ON/OFF
setting
mode,
the
low
cut
filter
cannot
be
set.
FRONT
speakers
distance
setting
mode
Sets
the
distance
from
the
FRONT
speakers
to
the
listening
position.
memo
*
One
step
equals
about
30
cm.
Initial setting is 3m.
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30 steps).
CENTER
speaker
distance
setting
mode
Normally
as
the
Center
speaker
is
placed
directly
in
front
in
the
listenin:
position
than
the
Front
speakers.
This
means
that
the
sound
from
the
Front
speakers.
To
prevent
this,
set
the
Center
speaker
distance
setti
speaker
so
that
the
sound
from
the
Front
and
Center
speakers
will
be
memo
*
When
“C%”
is
selected
in
S
Initial setting is 3 m.
One
step
equals
about
30c
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we
ne
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on
ee
Press
A
or
V
to
select
low
cut
filter
ON
or
OFF.
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nineteen
|
Press
A
or
V
to
set
the
distance
of
the
FRONT
speakers
from
the
main
listening
position
(up
to
g
room,
it
is
closer
to
the
listening
Center
speaker
will
be
heard
before
the
ng
to
delay
the
sound
from
the
Center
heard
at
the
same
time.
peakers
setting
mode,
the
CENTER
distance
cannot
be
set.
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_SURROUND
speakers
distance
setting
mode
_.
speaker
position,
the
SURROUND
speakers
at
speaker
from
the
main
listenin
30 steps).
Press
A
or
V
to
set
the
distance
of
the
CENTER
g
position
(up
to
speakers accur:
*
When
“S*”
is
selected
in
S
Initial setting is 3m.
One
step
equals
about
30
c)
5 aan
et
Use
to
set
the
SURROUND
speakers
distance.
Like
the
CENTER
may
be
set
in
a
location
closer
or
farther
than
th
ately
to
hear
sounds
coming
from
bot
@
FRONT
speakers.
Set
the
distance
of
the
SURROUND
h
FRONT
and
SURROUND
speakers
at
the
same
time.
peakers
setting
mode,
the
SURROUND
distance
cannot
be
set.
m.
Press
A
or
V
to
set
the
distance
of
the
SURROUND
speakers
from
the
main
listening
position
(up
to
30
steps).

Dynamic
range
control
setting
mode
Dynamic
range
is
the
difference
between
the
loudest
and
softest
sounds
in
any
given
signal.
The
dynamuc
range
control
helps
you
play
back
sounds
so
the
quieter
sounds
are
audible
yet
the
louder
sounds
don't
get
distorted,
It
does
this
by
compressing
the
dynamic
range.
When
watching
a
movie
at
low
volume,
setting
this
function
enables
low
ievel
sounds
to
be
heard
more
easily
but
you
won't
be
jolted
by
louder
sounds.
[memo]
*
Initial
setting
is
“OFF”,
ts
lees
*
When
the
volume
level
is
increased,
set
to
OFF.
*
For
listening
enjoyment
at
low
volumes,
set
to
“MAX”
for
maximum
dynamic
range
compression.
*
Dynamic
range
control
is
effective
only
when
a
Dolby
Digital
signal
is
being
played
back.
Press
A
or
V
to
set
the
dynamic
range
control
:
(OFF,
MAX,
or
MID).
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Dual
mono
setting
The
dual
mono
setting
can
only
be
used
when
listening
to
Dolby
Digital
discs
that
have
dual
mono
software
encoded
in
them.
With
this
setting
you
can
choose
which
channel
in
the
dual
mono
setting
you
want
to
listen
to.
Thus,
it
is
useful
for
soundtracks
that
have
one
language
on
one
channel
anda
different
language
on
the
other.
Remember
you
can
only
use
this
setting
if
you
have
Dolbly
Digital
software
with
this
feature
and
want
to isolate
one
of
the
channels
therein.
Otherwise.
just
ignore
this
function.
There
are
two
different
ways
to
route
the
sound
in
the
dual
mono
setting,
one
is
with
Dolby
Digital
mode
on,
the
other
with
Dolby
Digital
mode
off.
if
Dolby
Digital
mode
is
switched
on,
the
ch1
setting
will
play
channel
1
through
your
center
speaker.
The
ch2
setting
will
play
channel
2
though
your
center
speaker
and
the
MIX
setting
will
play
both
channels
through
the
center
speaker.
With
Dolby
Digital
mode
off,
the
dual
mono
sound
routing
is
as
follows:
In
the
ch1
setting
your
will
hear
channel
1
out
of
both
front
speakers.
In
the
ch2
setting
you
will
hear
channel
2
out
of
both
speakers.
In
the
L.c?
R.
C2
setting
the
speakers
will
play
the
soundtrack
independently
of
each
other.
The
left
front
speaker
will
play
channel!
1
and
the
right
front
speaker
will
play
channel
2.
The
last
setting,
MIX,
mixes
both
channels
and
Plays
them
out
of
both
speakers
.
[memo
*
The
default
setting
of
this
feature
is
L.C
18.
C2.
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ee
Press
A
or
V
to
cycle
through
the
possible
Dual
MIX<>ch2<+ch1
mono
settings.
Coaxial
digital
input
setting
Sets
the
input
component
io
be
assigned
to
the
coaxial
digital
input
jack.
[memo]
*
Initial
setting
is
"DVD".
mea i:
;
.
.
*
.
et
Ca
es
Press
A
or
V
to
select
the
coaxial
digital
input
LIA
iu!
Us
(DVD,
TV,
CD,
CD-R,
VCR,
DVR
or
OFF).
iter
you
assign
the
component
toa
digital
jack,
like
coaxial
one,
whenever
you
select
that
component,
jor
example
CD,
the
receiver
will
automatically
change
to
the
digital
input
setting.
You
can
see
this
in
the
DIGITAL/ANALOG
indicator
on
the
front
of
the
receiver.
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En

20
En
Optical digital input setting 1
Sets
the
input
component
to
be
assigned
to
the
optical
input
jack
1.
[ memo] * Initial setting is “CD”.
ewe
Optical digital input setting 2
Press
A
or
V
to
select
the
optical
digital
input
|
(DVD,
TV,
CD,
CD-R,
VCR,
or
OFF).
After
you
assign
the
component
to
a
digital
jack,
like
optical
one,
whenever
you
select
that
component,
for
example
CD,
the
receiver
w
automatically
change
to
the
digital
input
setting.
You
can
see
this
in
th
DIGITAL/ANALOG
indicator
on
the
front
of
the
receiver.
Sets
the
input
component
to
be
assigned
to
optical
input
jack
2.
(memo)
*
Initial
setting
is
"CD-R".
ae}
2
Press
A
or
V
to
select
the
optical
digital
input
2
(DVD,
TV, CD,
CD-R,
VCR,
or
OFF).
After
you
assign
the
component
to
a
digital
jack,
like
optical
one,
whenever
you
select
that
component,
for
example
CD,
the
receiver
w
automatically
change
to
the
digital
input
setting.
You
can
see
this
in
the
DIGITAL/ANALOG
indicator
on
the
front
of
the
receiver.