Pioneer VSX-D509S User Manual

Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-D409VSX-D509S

Connecting Your Equipment10VSX-D509SLRLARLRRLSLBRSURROUNDSPEAKERSFRONTSPEAKERSAC OUTLETFRONTSPEAKERSPCM / 2 / DTSDIGITAL INDIGITALOUTTOMONTORTVTOMONT

Connecting Your Equipment11Set upVSX-D509SLRLARLRRLSLBRSURROUNDSPEAKERSFRONTSPEAKERSAC OUTLETFRONTSPEAKERSPCM / 2 / DTSDIGITAL INDIGITALOUTTOMONTORTV

Connecting Your Equipment12Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD playerWhen playing LD recorded in Dolby DigitalTo connect a DVD/LD or LD player

Connecting Your Equipment13Set upVSX-D509SLRLARLRRLSLBRSURROUNDSPEAKERSFRONTSPEAKERSAC OUTLETFRONTSPEAKERSPCM / 2 / DTSDIGITAL INDIGITALOUTTOMONTORTV

Connecting Your Equipment14Be sure to complete all otherconnections before connectingthis unit to the AC power source.VSX-D509SLRLARLRRLSLBRSURROUNDSP

Connecting Your Equipment15Set up7 Speaker terminals1 Twist exposed wirestrands together.2 Loosen speakerterminal and insertexposed wire.3 Tighten ter

16Preparations1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.The STANDBY indicator goes out.2Press RCV.This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On

17Set upPreparationsmemoFQFQSPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting modeThis setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system y

18PreparationsdBdBmemomemomemoSUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting modeSets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to us

19Set upPreparationsdBdBdBdBmemomemomemomemoLow cut filter ON/OFF setting modeTurn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the su

2Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneerproduct.Please read through these operating instructionsso you will know how to operate your modelproperly

20PreparationsdBmemodBmemomemoDynamic range control setting modeDynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given si

21Set upPreparationsOptical digital input setting 2Sets the input component to be assigned to optical input jack 2.• Initial setting is “CD-R”.Press %

221Press RCV.This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.)2Press 2.3Press VOL + or – to adjust

23Set up1Press SETUP and hold for three seconds toselect the preset mode.The LED will blink twice.To cancel the preset modePress SETUP.2Press the MULT

241Press REMOTE SET UP and 1 at the same timeto select the preset mode.The LED on the remote control starts to blink.To cancel the preset mode at any

25Set upPreparations4Point the remote toward the component tobe controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code.When you enter the setup code, the remote emi

26Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls(VSX-D509S only)If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the availab

27Set upVSX-D509SClears all presets, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets.1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds.The LED will blin

28PreparationsDirect FunctionThe direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD)while putting

29Set upPreparations Programming a Different Component into a MULTICONTROL button (VSX-D509S)This feature changes a selected Multi Control button to a

3READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safetyand operating instructions should beread before the product is operated.RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety andoperati

30Displays & ControlsFront PanelPHONESMPXMODEMIDNIGHTAUXVIDEOBASS TREBLE2/DTSSIGNALSELECT1RN∫m-Û.?/∫ Digital Signal ProcessorS-VIDEO VIDEO L

31OperationDisplays & ControlsDisplaydBPRO LOGICDIGITALDSPATTSIGNALSELECTMIDNIGHTLOUDNESSDIRECTS.BASSMONITOR EONRDSRF ATTTUNEDMONOANALOGDIGITAL

32Displays & ControlsRemote Control (VSX-D509S)ÎSOURCEENTERMIDNIGHTSIGNAL SELECTTV CONTROLTV VOLTVFUNCTV MENUENTERD.ACCESS BAND CLASSCH SELECT

33OperationDisplays & Controls4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OFBUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TVCONTROL. THEY ARE ONLY USEDFOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV.TV VOLUME +/–

34Remote Control (VSX-D409)Displays & ControlsMULTI CONTROLDVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CDSOURCE CLASS MPX BANDLOUDNESS FUNCTION

35OperationDisplays & ControlsATTUse to attenunate (lower) the level of an analoginput signal and prevent distortion (refer to p.31=). To use firs

36Sound ModesLearning about the Sound ModesThe sound modes are explained here.There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are de

37OperationSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputWhen you select a function (for example, CD) that is only hooked up by a digital connection, then the

38Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS SoundSound Modes1Turn on the power of the playbackcomponent.2Turn on the power of the receiver.Be sure tha

39Operation789CH SELECT CH LEVELDSP TEST TONEFL DIMMERMPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU74¢2789SOURCEENTERMIDNIGHTSIGNAL SELECTTV CONTROLTVEFFECTDISC+105.1

4FeaturesDTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped RDTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded

40Using in MIDNIGHT Listening ModeWhen the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listeningmode on t

41OperationCH SELECT CH LEVELDSP TEST TONEFL DIMMER74¢2SOURCEMULTI CONTROLDVD TV VCR CD-RRCV CD TUN TVCRECEIVER123 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DT

42Finding a StationThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual (step) tuning func

43OperationMemorizing StationsIf you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for eas

44Using the Tuner3Press CLASS to select one of the threeclasses.Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three availableclasses, A, B and C.

45Making a RecordingMaking an Audio or a Video RecordingThe following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner

46Controlling the Rest of Your Systemmemo1 SOURCEPress to switch the CD, MD OR CD-R player between STANDBY and ON.2 4Press to return to the start of

47OperationControlling the Rest of Your SystemmemoCassette Deck ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper cod

48Controlling the Rest of Your SystemmemoDVD/DVR Player ControlsThis remote control can control this component after entering the proper codes or teac

49OperationDTV ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching thereceiver the commands (see p.23

5Table of ContentsSet upOperationFeatures... 4Introductory Information ...

50Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV ControlsThis remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching thereceiver the comman

51Additional InformationCause• The power plug is disconnected.• The protection circuit may havebeen activated.• Static electricity caused by dry air.•

52 Additional InformationSymptomBroadcast stationscannot be selectedautomatically.No sound fromsurround or centerspeakers.Sound is producedfrom other

53Preset Code List (VSX-D509S)Additional InformationeciveDrerutcafunaMrerutcafunaMedoCDVDnodraK/namraH2850CVJ3260,8550doowneK4350xovangaM3050ihsibusti

54 Additional InformationeciveDrerutcafunaMrerutcafunaMedoCVTxeromeM0600,6500,61008710,4510,05103640,0520dnaldiM7400,9300,71001500ihsibustiM0510,3900

55Additional InformationeciveDrerutcafunaMrerutcafunaMedoCTASgnahCgnuH2371CVJ6051,5051,29415771dlorreJ7261,1631noWiJ4631libaK7371xovangaM4271,2271ztna

56 Additional InformationeciveDrerutcafunaMrerutcafunaMedoCRCVtloC2700xenrebyC0420ooweaD6400,5400,02001650,8720nortyaD0200noneD2400hcetanyD0000emohor

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58Additional InformationSpecifications+0–3Amplifier SectionContinuous average power output of100 watts* per channel, min., at 8ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,

59Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve justpurchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’stime to consider how you c

6Introductory InformationRemote control unitsAM loop antennaFM wire antennaVSX-D409:AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2)VSX-D509S:AA size IEC LR6 batteries

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7Introductory InformationOperating range of remote control unit3030 23ft (7m)1 2 34 5 6++--The remote control may

8VSX-D509SLRLARLRRLSLBRSURROUNDSPEAKERSFRONTSPEAKERSAC OUTLETFRONTSPEAKERSPCM / 2 / DTSDIGITAL INDIGITALOUTTOMONTORTVTOMONTORTVVCR /DVRVCR /DVRCONTRO

Connecting Your Equipment9Set upAC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's P