Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never

Ö If this product is equipped with a

push objects of any kind into this product

polarized alternating current line plug (a

through openings as they may touch

plug having one blade wider than the

dangerous voltage points or short-out

other), it will fit into the outlet only one

parts that could result in a fire or electric

way. This is a safety feature. If you are

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

unable to insert the plug fully into the

the product.

 

 

outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service

should still fail to fit, contact your

this product yourself as opening or

electrician to replace your obsolete

removing covers may expose you to

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

dangerous voltage or other hazards.

of the polarized plug.

Refer all servicing to qualified service

Ö If this product is equipped with a three-

personnel.

 

 

wire grounding type plug, a plug having

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug

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

this product from the wall outlet and

a grounding type power outlet. This is a

refer servicing to qualified service

safety feature. If you are unable to insert

personnel under

the

following

the plug into the outlet, contact your

conditions:

 

 

electrician to replace your obsolete

Ö When the power-supply cord or plug is

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

damaged.

 

 

of the grounding type plug.

Ö If liquid has been spilled, or objects

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-

have fallen into the product.

supply cords should be routed so that

Ö If the product has been exposed to rain

they are not likely to be walked on or

or water.

 

 

pinched by items placed upon or against

Ö If the product does not operate normally

them, paying particular attention to cords

by following the operating instructions.

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and

Adjust only those controls that are

the point where they exit from the

covered by the operating instructions

product.

as an improper adjustment of other

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If

controls may result in damage and will

an outside antenna or cable system is

often require extensive work by a

connected to the product, be sure the

qualified technician to restore the

antenna or cable system is grounded so

product to its normal operation.

as to provide some protection against

Ö If the product has been dropped or

voltage surges and built-up static

damaged in any way.

 

 

charges. Article 810 of the National

Ö When the product exhibits a distinct

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides

change in performance — this indicates

information with regard to proper

a need for service.

 

 

grounding of the mast and supporting

REPLACEMENT PARTS

When

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

replacement parts are required, be sure

to an antenna discharge unit, size of

the service technician has used

grounding conductors, location of

replacement parts specified by the

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

manufacturer or have the same

grounding electrodes, and requirements

characteristics as the original part.

for the grounding electrode. See Figure

Unauthorized substitutions may result

A.

in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any

product during a lightning storm, or when

service or repairs to this product, ask

it is left unattended and unused for long

the service technician to perform safety

periods of time, unplug it from the wall

checks to determine that the product is

outlet and disconnect the antenna or

in proper operating condition.

cable system. This will prevent damage

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The

to the product due to lightning and

product should not be mounted to a

power-line surges.

wall or ceiling.

 

 

POWER LINES — An outside antenna

HEAT — The product should be situated

system should not be located in the

away from heat sources such as

vicinity of overhead power lines or other

radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

electric light or power circuits, or where

products (including

amplifiers) that

it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

produce heat.

 

 

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.

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

LEAD IN

 

 

WIRE

 

 

GROUND

 

 

 

CLAMP

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

SERVICE

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

 

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

Fig. A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

 

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Contents VSX-D309 Information to User For Canadian modelImportant Safety Instructions Features Table of Contents When Making Cable Connections Checking the Supplied AccessoriesUsing this Manual Installing the ReceiverOperating other Pioneer components Preparing the Remote ControlOperating range of remote control unit Loading the batteriesConnecting Your System Connecting AntennasUsing external antennas Connecting Audio Components Cassette deck placementAudio/Video cords Connecting Video Components Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel ComponentsOr standard video cord Connecting Digital ComponentsDigital audio cords/Optical cables Digital audio cordSpeaker terminals Connecting SpeakersDo not connect a heater, TV, etc Hints on speaker placementOverhead view of speaker set up View of speaker set upPreparations Setting Up for Surround SoundSpeaker Front, Center, Surround setting mode Press % or Þ to select sub woofer ON, Plus or SUB Woofer ON/PLUS/OFF setting modeCrossover frequency setting mode LFE attenuator setting modeSpeakers from the main listening position up Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeCenter speaker distance setting mode Press % or Þ to set the distance of the FrontDynamic range control setting mode 4 ¢ Optical digital input settingSetting Up the Remote Control Recalling preset codesTo cancel the preset mode at any time Press Remote SET UP to exit the preset mode Direct Function Clearing the Remote Control SettingsTo turn the Direct funtion OFF the default Setting is ON, press Remote SET UPFront Panel Displays & ControlsDisplay Signal Select indicatorsNUMBER/MODE buttons see pages 33 Remote ControlMulti Control buttons Receiver button seeAccess button see TV Power buttonTV Volume +/- buttons MPX Mode button seeAdvanced Theater modes Standard modeSound Modes Learning about the Sound ModesPlaying a Source Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputDigital lights when a Dolby Digital signal is Input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is inputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Press Signal Select to select DigitalDVD 5.1 ch. input playback Selecting a Sound ModeDSP mode Press DSP Mode to select the sound modeUsing Midnight Listening Mode Advanced Theater mode Dolby Digital/DTS modePress Midnight Finding a Station Using the TunerPress the Tuner button on the remote Control MPX modeTuning Directly to a Station Memorizing StationsPress the Band button to select either FM or Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations Recalling Memorized StationsPress Class to select one of the three classes Press Class to select the class in which Station is storedMaking a Recording Making an Audio or a Video RecordingPrepare the program source CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls Controlling the Rest of Your SystemCassette Deck Controls Forward searchSearch Number buttons DVD/DVR Player Controls# TV FUNC. TV only @ STANDBY/ON powerDTV Controls +10 buttonCable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls FM broadcasts TroubleshootingSymptom Cause Remedy Additional InformationAdditional Information Preset Code List Specifications Listening EIAPage Page 0 4 2 1 1 4 0

VSX-D309 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-D309 is a versatile and feature-rich home theater receiver that exemplifies Pioneer’s commitment to quality audio and innovative technology. Launched as part of the company’s well-regarded line of audio products, the VSX-D309 is designed to provide an immersive home entertainment experience.

One of the main features of the VSX-D309 is its robust power output, typically delivering 100 watts per channel across five channels. This ample power means that users can enjoy loud and clear audio reproduction, making it a great choice for music, movies, and gaming. The receiver also incorporates Dolby Pro Logic and DTS decoding, allowing it to deliver dynamic surround sound that enhances any audio experience. This technology creates a 5.1-channel surround sound experience from stereo sources, giving users an immersive feeling akin to being in a movie theater.

Another notable characteristic of the VSX-D309 is its comprehensive connectivity options. The receiver is equipped with multiple audio and video inputs, including composite video, S-video, and digital audio options such as optical and coaxial connections. This variety allows users to connect multiple devices, such as DVD players, gaming consoles, and a variety of audio sources seamlessly. Additionally, the receiver features a built-in AM/FM tuner, enabling users to explore a vast array of radio stations.

Pioneer has also integrated their proprietary Advanced Sound Retrieval technology into the VSX-D309. This feature works to restore the audio lost during compression, ensuring a richer and more nuanced sound, particularly in compressed audio formats. Furthermore, the receiver includes adjustable equalization settings, allowing audiophiles to tailor the sound according to their listening preferences and room acoustics.

An essential aspect of the VSX-D309 is its ease of use. The layout of the receiver is user-friendly, with a well-organized remote control that allows users to navigate through settings quickly. The intuitive on-screen display guides users through setup and adjustment, ensuring that even those less familiar with audio equipment can achieve optimal performance.

In summary, the Pioneer VSX-D309 is a capable home theater receiver that combines power, versatility, and user-friendly features. Its robust audio technologies, coupled with an array of connectivity options and advanced sound processing features, make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their home entertainment system. Whether for casual listening or full home theater setups, the VSX-D309 remains a noteworthy option in Pioneer’s lineup.