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Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Operating Instructions, Audio/Video Multi-Channelreceiver

Models: VSX-D309

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Operating Instructions VSX-D309AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER For Canadian model IMPORTANT NOTICEInformation to User For Canadian modelIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Midnight Listening Mode FeaturesRemote Control of Other Components DTS* Digital Theater Systems decoder equippedSet up Operation Table of ContentsUsing this Manual Checking the Supplied AccessoriesInstalling the Receiver When Making Cable ConnectionsSet up Preparing the Remote ControlOperating range of remote control unit Loading the batteriesConnecting Antennas Connecting Your SystemUsing external antennas FM wire antennaSet up Connecting Audio ComponentsCassette deck placement Connecting Your SystemConnecting Video Components Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel ComponentsConnecting Your System VCR, DVR, etcSet up Connecting Digital ComponentsConnecting Your System 7Digital audio cords/Optical cablesConnecting Your System Connecting SpeakersSpeaker terminals Set up AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0.8 A MAXHints on speaker placement Connecting Your SystemPreparations Setting Up for Surround Sound1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on 3Press @ or #to select the mode you want to setSPEAKER Front, Center, Surround setting mode Set upPreparations Crossover frequency setting mode SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or Þ to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or OFFLow cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Set upFRONT speakers distance setting mode CENTER speaker distance setting modeDual mono setting Dynamic range control setting modeMONO settings Coaxial digital input setting4,6 3 1 2 5Set up Optical digital input setting2 3 2 1,4 Setting Up the Remote ControlRecalling preset codes 2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for thebe controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code Set up5Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode 4Point the remote toward the component toDirect Function Clearing the Remote Control SettingsTo turn the DIRECT funtion OFF the default setting is ON, press REMOTE SET UP andFront Panel Displays & ControlsOperation 8SIGNAL SELECT indicators DisplayDisplays & Controls Operation Remote ControlDisplays & Controls FUNC button Displays & ControlsLearning about the Sound Modes Sound ModesSTANDARD mode OperationPlaying a Source Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal InputDIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is inputprocedure. Refer to “Playing a source” on Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound2Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL 3Press 2to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onDSP mode Selecting a Sound Mode2Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode DSP MODEADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby Digital/DTS mode Using MIDNIGHT Listening Mode1Press RECEIVER DTS on the front panelFinding a Station Using the Tuner1Press the TUNER button on the remote control MPX modeMemorizing Stations Tuning Directly to a Station1Press the TUNER button on the remote control 3Press D. ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS1Press the TUNER button on the remote control Recalling Memorized StationsUsing the Tuner 3Press CLASS to select one of the three classesMaking an Audio or a Video Recording Making a Recordingremote control of the source component OperationCD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LDPlayer Controls Controlling the Rest of Your SystemSOURCE 9MENUOperation Cassette Deck ControlsControlling the Rest of Your System 1 SOURCEControlling the Rest of Your System DVD/DVR Player Controls1 SOURCE 53 ¢@STANDBY/ON power DTV ControlsOperation Controlling the Rest of Your SystemSTANDBY/ON power Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV ControlsControlling the Rest of Your System modeAdditional Information TroubleshootingSymptom CauseAdditional Information SymptomCause RemedyAdditional Information Preset Code ListAdditional Information SpecificationsAmplifier Section To establish a safe level • EIADecibel Level Example Page Page 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0