Pioneer VSX-409RDS Introductory Information, Checking the Supplied Accessories, Using this Manual

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Introductory Information

Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:

AM loop antenna	FM wire antenna	'AA' size IEC R6P
		batteries (x2)

Using this Manual

SOURCE SELECT

SOURCE DVD CD TUNER

TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R

$	$	!	!
1	2	3	4

	*	&	#
5	6	7	8
TV VOL.		CHANNEL
EFFECT		STATION
9	0
D. ACCESS			CLASS
TOP MENU			MENU
		FQ
RF ATT		DISP
		ENTER
TEST			MPX
TONE			SET UP
		FQ
SORROUND	2	DSP MODE	MUTING
CH. SELECT		LEVEL
RECEIVER		FL	MASTER
RECEIVER	FUNCTION DIMMER		VOLUME
AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER			ë
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT			ë

Remote control unit

Set up

	This manual is for the VSX-409RDS audio/video		The following symbols are used
	multi-channel receiver. It is divided into two main		The following symbols are used
	multi-channel receiver. It is divided into two main		throughout this manual:
	sections:		throughout this manual:
	sections:
	Set up	memo	Provides detailed precautions and
	This section covers installing your receiver and	memo	advice on operations, etc.
	This section covers installing your receiver and		advice on operations, etc.
	connecting up all the other components in your
	home theater system to it. It also describes how to
	set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full
	advantage of the great surround sound features of		Indicates that display is blinking.
	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 Pioneer home theater components. To
	find out more about a specific button, control or
	indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on page
	17. This will point you to the relevant chapter in the
	manual.
	In the Additional Information section (p.38-40) you'll
	find a troubleshooting section and specifications.

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Contents VSX-409RDS Information to User VentilationTable of Contents Features Using this Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesSet up Introductory InformationOperating range of remote control unit Preparing the Remote ControlSpecial note on the remote control Loading the batteriesUsing external antennas Connecting Your SystemConnecting Antennas Audio cords Connecting Audio ComponentsCassette deck placement Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components Audio/Video cords Connecting Video ComponentsSpeaker terminals Connecting SpeakersView of speaker set up Hints on speaker placementSwitch on the receiver Setting Up for Surround SoundSetting Up for Surround Sound Setting Up for Surround Sound Setting up speaker levels for DVD 5.1 CH Setting up speaker levels for Dolby Pro LogicAdjust the center CT speaker level with Level +/- buttons Press the Surround button Press the 2buttonPress CH. Select again to move to the next Setting up speaker levels for DSPFront Panel Displays & ControlsDisplay Remote Control Listening in Surround Sound Listening in Dolby Pro Logic ModePress 2DOLBY PRO Logic on the receiver Press the Surround buttonUse the Function button to select DVD Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input ModeSelect a DSP Mode Listening in DSP ModeUse the Effect +/- buttons to adjust DSP effect levelFinding a Station Using the TunerPress the Test Tone button to select either FM or AM Tuning Directly to a StationMemorizing Stations front panel only Press Station +/- to choose the preset Memory numberTune to a station you want to memorize Press MemoryTo erase or change the station name Naming Memorized Stations front panel onlyPress Memory to input the first of the four Characters Press Class to select the class in which Station is stored Recalling Memorized StationsStored Use the Function button to put the receiverAn Introduction to RDS & EON Receiver’s internal Program Identification function Using the RDS displayBasics of EON Put the receiver in FM band by pressing FM/AM button Searching for RDS Programmes front panel onlyEON search has been set. If the receiver finds Using EON search front panel onlyAn EON-linked broadcast it will automatically Jump to itMaking an Audio Recording Making a RecordingPress the Function button to select a Source to record Prepare the programme sourceLoad the DVD, LD, etc Making a Video RecordingMD players only Controlling the Rest of Your SystemCD/MD/CD-R Player Controls Cassette Deck Controls Number buttons DVD Player ControlsTV VOL + TV ControlsTV FUNC. TV only Symptom Cause Remedy TroubleshootingFM broadcasts AM broadcastsAdditional Information VCR/DVR REC, CD-R/TAPE/MD REC Specifications