Pioneer VSX-609RDS, VSX-709RDS

Features

Decoding of DTS (Digital Theater Systems)

This is the latest and most widely used digital theater system for cinemas throughout the

world. The decoder has been incorporated into this receiver and is able to achieve high sound

quality as well as produce dynamic surround sound effects.

Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942 and other

worldwide patents issues and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are trademarks of

Decoding of Dolby Digital and Dolby Pro Logic

No need to worry about program formats. When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround

software in the 2 (Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the

input signal. When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the 2 RF output, a

commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D

symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works.

RDS (Radio-Data System)

With the RDS system, FM stations can send additional information with their regular

programs. For example, the stations send their station name, and information about the type

of programs they broadcast, such as news, sports or music. This unit receives three types of

RDS information: Radio Text (RT), Programme Service Name (PS), and Programme Type

(PTY). When EON is turned on and a function other than the tuner is set, the function will

switch to the FM station automatically when Traffic Information or News begins.

Advanced Theater Modes

Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby Surround performance by simulating the

environment 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.

DSP Surround Modes

DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround modes give you the capability of transforming your

living room into six different sonic environments when listening to music or movies.

Midnight Listening Mode

Midnight Listening mode allows you to obtain excellent surround sound effects even when

listening at low volumes, something that was previously impossible.

DVD 5.1 channel input

A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-709RDS/609RDS fully compatible with Dolby

Digital decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs.

Remote Control of Other Components

The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by

recalling the appropriate preset codes. Only the VSX-709RDS has a learning function in the

remote control which can be used to teach it new commands.

The Energy-saving Design

This unit is designed to use less than 1 W of energy when this unit is in standby mode.