Pioneer VSX-609RDS, VSX-709RDS

Set up

Introductory Information

Remote control

AM loop antenna

FM wire antenna

VSX-609RDS:

AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2)

VSX-709RDS:

AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2)

Using this Manual

The following symbols are used throughout this

manual:

Provides detailed precautions and

advice on operations, etc.

Indicates that display is blinking.

This manual is for the VSX-709RDS/

VSX-609RDS 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 a 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. It also covers

using the supplied remote control to operate your

other home theater components. To find out more

about a specific button, control or indicator, see

Displays & Controls starting on page 28. This will

point you to the relevant chapter in the manual.

In the Additional Information section (p.56 – 66)

you’ll find a troubleshooting section and

specifications.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

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

VSX-609RDS

VSX-709RDS

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. If the cables are

brought over this unit, the magnetic field

produced by the transformers in this unit may

cause a humming noise to come from the

speakers.

SOURCE

MIDNIGHT

SIGNAL SELECT

TV CONTROL

TV VOL

TVFUNC

ENTER

D.ACCESS BAND CLASS

CH SELECT CH LEVEL

AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

DSP TEST TONE

FL DIMMER

LOUDNESS FUNCTION SETUPMUTING

MPX DISPLAY RF ATT

ST ST

CHANNEL

EFFECT

MASTER VOLUME

DISC

+10

5.1CH

MULTI CONTROL

ATT

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RCV CD TUN TVC

RECEIVER

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DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD

SOUCE CLASS MPX BAND

LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING

RECEIVER

D.ACCESS

ATT

VOL

MENU TOP

VOL

DSP MODE

MIDNIGHT

5.1CH

CD-R/

TAPE/MD

CHANNEL

SELECT

CHANNEL

LEVEL EFFECT

ENTER

ST ST

DIMMER REMOTE

SETUP

MASTER

VOLUME

AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTE CONTROL UNIT

TV CONTROL

FUNC

10 DISC

SIGNAL

SELECT

TEST

TONE

RECEIVER

TUNER

TV CONT

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Installing the Receiver

Please note:

• Do not place objects directly on top of this

unit.

This would prevent proper heat dispersal.

• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure

to leave more than 20 cm of space above the

receiver.

20 cm

Receiver