Displays & Controls

Remote Control

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MULTI CONTROL

1DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD

2

CD-R/

RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TVCONT

2DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH

1 2 3 4

 

CHANNEL

TEST

ATT

SIGNAL

 

 

3

SELECT

TONE

SELECT

 

 

5

6

7

8

 

 

 

CHANNEL

EFFECT

 

 

 

LEVEL

 

~

 

9

0

à

ENTER

 

 

 

 

10

DISC

 

 

 

 

FUNC

CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

VOL

TV CONTROL

VOL

 

 

FQ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ST

 

ST

 

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5

 

ENTER

TOP

 

 

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MENU

@

 

 

FQ

 

 

 

6

SOURCE CLASS

MPX

BAND

 

 

 

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8￿

3

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7

D.ACCESS

 

CHANNEL

 

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8

LOUDNESS FUNCTION

MUTING

 

 

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FL REMOTE MASTER

 

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9

 

 

RECEIVER DIMMER

SETUP

VOLUME

 

 

 

0AUDIO/VIDEOPRE-PROGRAMMED

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REMOTECONTROLUNIT

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1 MULTI CONTROL buttons

DSP mode (see pages 27, 30)

Use to put the receiver/remote control in the

Use to put receiver in one of the DSP modes. To

stated mode.

use first press the RECEIVER button then operate

For other equipment controls, see Controlling

this button.

the Rest of Your System on pages 36-40.

MIDNIGHT (see page 31)

 

2RECEIVER button (see page 14)

Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver.

3NUMBER/MODE buttons (see pages 33, 34)

Use the number buttons to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD, DVD mode etc.

Also, buttons marked with the following names have special functions. If you try to use one of these functions but he display flashes it means that function cannot be used int he current mode (for example DSP modes cannot be used when

5.1CH setting is on).

2 (see pages 27, 29)

Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL and DTS modes. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.

Use to put receiver in MIDNIGHT mode. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.

5.1 CH (see page 30)

When the DVD/LD or DVD 5.1 CH function is selected each press switches the DVD/LD input between DVD/LD and DVD 5.1 CH. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.

CHANNEL SELECT (see page 19-note) Use to slect a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.

TEST TONE (see page 19)

Use to sound the TEST TONE when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.

Operation

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Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Remote Control, Multi Control buttons, Receiver button see, NUMBER/MODE buttons see pages 33

VSX-D309 specifications

The Pioneer VSX-D309 is a versatile and feature-rich home theater receiver that exemplifies Pioneer’s commitment to quality audio and innovative technology. Launched as part of the company’s well-regarded line of audio products, the VSX-D309 is designed to provide an immersive home entertainment experience.

One of the main features of the VSX-D309 is its robust power output, typically delivering 100 watts per channel across five channels. This ample power means that users can enjoy loud and clear audio reproduction, making it a great choice for music, movies, and gaming. The receiver also incorporates Dolby Pro Logic and DTS decoding, allowing it to deliver dynamic surround sound that enhances any audio experience. This technology creates a 5.1-channel surround sound experience from stereo sources, giving users an immersive feeling akin to being in a movie theater.

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