Operating Instructions
VSX-D309
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER
Information to User
IMPORTANT NOTICE
For Canadian model
For Canadian model
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Remote Control of Other Components
Features
Midnight Listening Mode
DTS* Digital Theater Systems decoder equipped
Table of Contents
Set up Operation
Installing the Receiver
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Using this Manual
When Making Cable Connections
Operating range of remote control unit
Preparing the Remote Control
Set up
Loading the batteries
Using external antennas
Connecting Your System
Connecting Antennas
FM wire antenna
Cassette deck placement
Connecting Audio Components
Set up
Connecting Your System
Connecting Your System
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components
Connecting Video Components
VCR, DVR, etc
Connecting Your System
Connecting Digital Components
Set up
7Digital audio cords/Optical cables
Connecting Your System
Connecting Speakers
Speaker terminals
Hints on speaker placement
AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0.8 A MAX
Set up
Connecting Your System
1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on
Setting Up for Surround Sound
Preparations
3Press @ or #to select the mode you want to set
SPEAKER Front, Center, Surround setting mode
Set up
Preparations
LFE attenuator setting mode
SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode
Crossover frequency setting mode
Press % or Þ to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or OFF
FRONT speakers distance setting mode
Set up
Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode
CENTER speaker distance setting mode
MONO settings
Dynamic range control setting mode
Dual mono setting
Coaxial digital input setting
Set up
1 2 5
4,6 3
Optical digital input setting
Recalling preset codes
Setting Up the Remote Control
2 3 2 1,4
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the
5Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode
Set up
be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code
4Point the remote toward the component to
To turn the DIRECT funtion OFF the default
Clearing the Remote Control Settings
Direct Function
setting is ON, press REMOTE SET UP and
Front Panel
Displays & Controls
Operation
8SIGNAL SELECT indicators
Display
Displays & Controls
Operation
Remote Control
Displays & Controls
Displays & Controls
FUNC button
STANDARD mode
Sound Modes
Learning about the Sound Modes
Operation
DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
Playing a Source
input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is input
2Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
procedure. Refer to “Playing a source” on
3Press 2to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on
2Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode
Selecting a Sound Mode
DSP mode
DSP MODE
1Press RECEIVER
Using MIDNIGHT Listening Mode
ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby Digital/DTS mode
DTS on the front panel
1Press the TUNER button on the remote control
Using the Tuner
Finding a Station
MPX mode
1Press the TUNER button on the remote control
Tuning Directly to a Station
Memorizing Stations
3Press D. ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS
Using the Tuner
Recalling Memorized Stations
1Press the TUNER button on the remote control
3Press CLASS to select one of the three classes
remote control of the source component
Making a Recording
Making an Audio or a Video Recording
Operation
SOURCE
Controlling the Rest of Your System
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LDPlayer Controls
9MENU
Controlling the Rest of Your System
Cassette Deck Controls
Operation
1 SOURCE
1 SOURCE
DVD/DVR Player Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System
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Operation
DTV Controls
@STANDBY/ON power
Controlling the Rest of Your System
Controlling the Rest of Your System
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls
STANDBY/ON power
mode
Symptom
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Cause
Cause
Symptom
Additional Information
Remedy
Preset Code List
Additional Information
Additional Information
Specifications
Amplifier Section
To establish a safe level
• EIA
Decibel Level Example
Page
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8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0