Operating Instructions
VSX-D309
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER
IMPORTANT NOTICE
For Canadian model
Information to User
For Canadian model
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Features
Midnight Listening Mode
Remote Control of Other Components
DTS* Digital Theater Systems decoder equipped
Table of Contents
Set up Operation
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Using this Manual
Installing the Receiver
When Making Cable Connections
Preparing the Remote Control
Set up
Operating range of remote control unit
Loading the batteries
Connecting Your System
Connecting Antennas
Using external antennas
FM wire antenna
Connecting Audio Components
Set up
Cassette deck placement
Connecting Your System
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components
Connecting Video Components
Connecting Your System
VCR, DVR, etc
Connecting Digital Components
Set up
Connecting Your System
7Digital audio cords/Optical cables
Connecting Your System
Connecting Speakers
Speaker terminals
AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0.8 A MAX
Set up
Hints on speaker placement
Connecting Your System
Setting Up for Surround Sound
Preparations
1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on
3Press @ or #to select the mode you want to set
SPEAKER Front, Center, Surround setting mode
Set up
Preparations
SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode
Crossover frequency setting mode
LFE attenuator setting mode
Press % or Þ to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or OFF
Set up
Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode
FRONT speakers distance setting mode
CENTER speaker distance setting mode
Dynamic range control setting mode
Dual mono setting
MONO settings
Coaxial digital input setting
1 2 5
4,6 3
Set up
Optical digital input setting
Setting Up the Remote Control
2 3 2 1,4
Recalling preset codes
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the
Set up
be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code
5Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode
4Point the remote toward the component to
Clearing the Remote Control Settings
Direct Function
To turn the DIRECT funtion OFF the default
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
Sound Modes
Learning about the Sound Modes
STANDARD mode
Operation
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
Playing a Source
DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is
input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is input
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
procedure. Refer to “Playing a source” on
2Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL
3Press 2to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on
Selecting a Sound Mode
DSP mode
2Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode
DSP MODE
Using MIDNIGHT Listening Mode
ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby Digital/DTS mode
1Press RECEIVER
DTS on the front panel
Using the Tuner
Finding a Station
1Press the TUNER button on the remote control
MPX mode
Tuning Directly to a Station
Memorizing Stations
1Press the TUNER button on the remote control
3Press D. ACCESS DIRECT ACCESS
Recalling Memorized Stations
1Press the TUNER button on the remote control
Using the Tuner
3Press CLASS to select one of the three classes
Making a Recording
Making an Audio or a Video Recording
remote control of the source component
Operation
Controlling the Rest of Your System
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LDPlayer Controls
SOURCE
9MENU
Cassette Deck Controls
Operation
Controlling the Rest of Your System
1 SOURCE
DVD/DVR Player Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System
1 SOURCE
53 ¢
DTV Controls
@STANDBY/ON power
Operation
Controlling the Rest of Your System
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls
STANDBY/ON power
Controlling the Rest of Your System
mode
Troubleshooting
Additional Information
Symptom
Cause
Symptom
Additional Information
Cause
Remedy
Preset Code List
Additional Information
Additional Information
Specifications
Amplifier Section
To establish a safe level
• EIA
Decibel Level Example
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8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0