Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input

Sound Modes

Set this switch to tell the receiver whether you’re using a component that is hooked up digitally or in an analog manner. If you have no components connected digitally the switch wonb’t allow you to select digital.

CD-R/

RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TVCONT

2DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH

1 2 3 4

CHANNEL	TEST	ATT	SIGNAL
SELECT	TONE	ATT	SELECT
5	6	7	8
CHANNEL		EFFECT
LEVEL		EFFECT
9	0	à	ENTER
		10	DISC
	FUNC		CH
	FUNC

SIGNAL SELECT

1Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source

component.

Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection.

Each press switches between ANALOG 2 While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL,

and DIGITAL signal selection.				DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is
				input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.
	SELECT		SELECT	input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is input.
	SIGNAL		SIGNAL

	ANALOG
			DIGITAL
				memo
When a Dolby Digital		When a DTS		memo
When a Dolby Digital		When a DTS
signal is input.		signal is input.• SIGNAL SELECT is fixed in the “ANALOG” position for components
	SELECT		SELECT	not assigned to one of the two digital input jacks.
	SIGNAL		SIGNAL
				• This receiver can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz, 44kHz, and
	DIGITAL		DIGITAL
	2DIGITAL		DTS	48kHz), DTS, digital signal formats. With digital signal formats other
			DTS

than these, set SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG”.

•When an LD or CD player compatible with DTS is played back with

SIGNAL SELECT SIGNAL SELECT set in “ANALOG”, digital noise is output caused by

playing back the DTS directly (no decoding). To prevent noise, you need to make digital connections (Refer to page 11) and set SIGNAL

SELECT to “DIGITAL”.

• Some DVD players don’t output DTS signals. For more details, refer to

the instruction manual supplied with your DVD player.

• Audio from a karaoke microphone and some LDs are analog so set the SIGNAL SELECT to “ANALOG” in these cases.

•For analog LDs and karaoke microphones, set the switch to “ANALOG.”

Playing a Source

	ë
MULTI CONTROL		3
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR	CD
CD-R/
RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TVCONT

2DSPMODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH

1 2 3 4

CHANNEL	TEST	SIGNAL
SELECT	TONE	ATT SELECT

5	6	7	8	4
CHANNEL		EFFECT		4
LEVEL		EFFECT
9	0	à	ENTER
		10	DISC
	FUNC		CH
	FUNC
VOL	TV CONTROL		VOL
VOL			VOL
	FQ
ST		ST
	ENTER		TOP
MENU			TOP
MENU			MENU
	FQ
SOURCE CLASS		MPX	BAND
	7	8		3
D.ACCESS		CHANNEL
1	Á		4	¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION		MUTING
RECEIVER	FL	REMOTE MASTER
RECEIVER	DIMMER	SETUP	VOLUME

AUDIO/VIDEOPRE-PROGRAMMED

REMOTECONTROLUNIT

1Turn on the power of the playback component.

2Turn on the power of the receiver.

Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel.

3Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source you

want to playback.

If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION button to select the source (see p.22).

4If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (as above).

5	Start playback of the component you selected
28	in step 1.

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.

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An essential aspect of the VSX-D309 is its ease of use. The layout of the receiver is user-friendly, with a well-organized remote control that allows users to navigate through settings quickly. The intuitive on-screen display guides users through setup and adjustment, ensuring that even those less familiar with audio equipment can achieve optimal performance.

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Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input, Playing a Source

Models: VSX-D309