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Pioneer VSX-D309 manual Connecting Your System, Connecting Antennas, Using external antennas

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Connecting Your System

Connecting Your System

Connecting Antennas

Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.

AM loop antenna

Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. Attach to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction that gives the best reception.

R	L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN	CD
			CONTROL
O				COAX	OPT
U			OUT	PCM/2/DTS
T				PCM/2/DTS
	VCR/	VIDEO		DIGITAL	IN
	DVR
IN		IN	OUT

		TV/		TO	FRONT	CENTER
	IN	TV/	IN	MONITOR	SPEAKERS	SPEAKER
		SAT		TV
				TV	R	L
		DVD		SUB	R	L
	IN	DVD	IN	SUB
	IN	/LD	IN	WOOFER
		FRONT		PREOUT
FM				SURROUND
UNBAL	R	OUT		SURROUND
75Ω	E	OUT	R	L
75Ω	C	CD-R	R	L
FM		CD-R
ANTENNA		/TAPE
	P	/MD
	L	IN		CENTER
	A	IN		CENTER
	Y

SUB	DVD 5.1 CH
WOOFER	INPUT

SURROUND
SPEAKERS		AC OUTLET
R	L

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend	3/8 in. (10mm) Antenna snap connectors
vertically along a window frame or other suitable	Twist the exposed wire strands together
area, etc.	and insert into the hole, then snap the
	connector shut.

Using external antennas

7 To improve FM reception 7 To improve AM reception

Connect an external FM antenna.

Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.

For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.

Outdoor antenna

75 Ω coaxial cable

AM LOOP

ANTENNA

FM

UNBALIndoor antenna

75Ω

FM	(Vinyl-coated wire)
ANTENNA

15-18 ft (5–6m)

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Pioneer VSX-D309 Connecting Your System, Connecting Antennas, Using external antennas, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna

Contents

AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER VSX-D309Operating Instructions IMPORTANT NOTICE For Canadian modelInformation to User For Canadian modelIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Features Midnight Listening ModeRemote Control of Other Components DTS* Digital Theater Systems decoder equippedTable of Contents Set up OperationChecking the Supplied Accessories Using this ManualInstalling the Receiver When Making Cable ConnectionsPreparing the Remote Control Set upOperating range of remote control unit Loading the batteriesConnecting Your System Connecting AntennasUsing external antennas FM wire antennaConnecting Audio Components Set upCassette deck placement Connecting Your SystemConnecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components Connecting Video ComponentsConnecting Your System VCR, DVR, etcConnecting Digital Components Set upConnecting Your System 7Digital audio cords/Optical cablesSpeaker terminals Connecting SpeakersConnecting Your System AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W 0.8 A MAX Set upHints on speaker placement Connecting Your SystemSetting Up for Surround Sound Preparations1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on 3Press @ or #to select the mode you want to setPreparations Set upSPEAKER Front, Center, Surround setting mode SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode Crossover frequency setting modeLFE attenuator setting mode Press % or Þ to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or OFFSet up Low cut filter ON/OFF setting modeFRONT speakers distance setting mode CENTER speaker distance setting modeDynamic range control setting mode Dual mono settingMONO settings Coaxial digital input setting1 2 5 4,6 3Set up Optical digital input settingSetting Up the Remote Control 2 3 2 1,4Recalling preset codes 2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for theSet up be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code5Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode 4Point the remote toward the component toClearing the Remote Control Settings Direct FunctionTo turn the DIRECT funtion OFF the default setting is ON, press REMOTE SET UP andOperation Displays & ControlsFront Panel Displays & Controls Display8SIGNAL SELECT indicators Displays & Controls Remote ControlOperation Displays & Controls FUNC buttonSound Modes Learning about the Sound ModesSTANDARD mode OperationSwitching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Playing a SourceDIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, DTS lights when a DTS signal is inputPlaying Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound procedure. Refer to “Playing a source” on2Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL 3Press 2to switch the Dolby/DTS mode onSelecting a Sound Mode DSP mode2Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode DSP MODEUsing MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby Digital/DTS mode1Press RECEIVER DTS on the front panelUsing the Tuner Finding a Station1Press the TUNER button on the remote control MPX modeTuning Directly to a Station Memorizing Stations1Press the TUNER button on the remote control 3Press D. ACCESS DIRECT ACCESSRecalling Memorized Stations 1Press the TUNER button on the remote controlUsing the Tuner 3Press CLASS to select one of the three classesMaking a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recordingremote control of the source component OperationControlling the Rest of Your System CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LDPlayer ControlsSOURCE 9MENUCassette Deck Controls OperationControlling the Rest of Your System 1 SOURCEDVD/DVR Player Controls Controlling the Rest of Your System1 SOURCE 53 ¢DTV Controls @STANDBY/ON powerOperation Controlling the Rest of Your SystemCable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls STANDBY/ON powerControlling the Rest of Your System modeTroubleshooting Additional InformationSymptom CauseSymptom Additional InformationCause RemedyPreset Code List Additional InformationAmplifier Section SpecificationsAdditional Information Decibel Level Example • EIATo establish a safe level Page Page 8 0 0 – 4 2 1 – 1 4 0