Operating Instructions
VSX-D409 VSX-D509S
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNELRECEIVER
For Canadian model
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Information to User
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Remote Control of Other Components
Features
DTS* Digital Theater Systems decoder equipped
Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
Set up Operation
Table of Contents
Using this Manual
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Installing the Receiver
When Making Cable Connections
Set up
Preparing the Remote Control
Operating range of remote control unit
Loading the batteries
Connecting Audio Components
Connecting Your Equipment
Cassette deck placement
VSX-D509S
AC outlet switched 100 W 0.8 A max
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components
Set up
Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Video Components
TV tuner or Satellite tuner
Video deck
Set up
Connecting Digital Components
Connecting Your Equipment
VSX-D509S
Connecting Your Equipment
Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD player
When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital
VSX-D509S
Using external antennas
Connecting Antennas
Set up
Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Speakers
Powered sub woofer
Front Speakers A
Set up
Hints on speaker placement
Connecting Your Equipment
Overhead view of speaker set up
1Press RECEIVER to turn the power on
Setting Up for Surround Sound
4Press % or Þ to select the setting you want
Preparations
Set up
SPEAKERS Front, Center, Surround setting mode
Preparations
Crossover frequency setting mode
SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode
LFE attenuator setting mode
Press % or Þ to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or OFF
FRONT speakers distance setting mode
Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode
CENTER speaker distance setting mode
SURROUND speakers distance setting mode
Dual mono setting
Dynamic range control setting mode
MONO settings
Coaxial digital input setting
Press % or Þ to select the optical digital input
Optical digital input setting
DVD, TV, CD, CD-R,VCR, or OFF
Set up
1Press RCV
when seated in the main listening position
2Press
4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone
Recalling preset codes VSX-D509S
Setting Up the Remote Control
1Press SETUP and hold for three seconds to
select the preset mode
3 1,5
Recalling preset codes VSX-D409
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the
component you want to control
5Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode
be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code
4Point the remote toward the component to
Set up
commands from other remote controls
1Press SETUP and hold for 3 seconds
5Press SETUP to exit the LEARNING setup mode
VSX-D509Sonly
1Press SETUP and hold for three seconds
Clearing All the Remote Control Settings
2 3
3Press 9, 7, then 4Press the button to be cleared
3Press 9, 8, then
Direct Function
1Press SETUP and hold for three seconds
1Press SETUP and hold for three seconds
1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds
Checking Preset Codes VSX-D509S
2Press the MULTI CONTROL button which you
want to change
Front Panel
Displays & Controls
Operation
Display
8SIGNAL SELECT indicators
Displays & Controls
SIGNAL SELECT see page
Remote Control VSX-D509S
Displays & Controls
1 2 3 4 5 6
Operation
TV VOLUME +/- buttons
Displays & Controls
Displays & Controls
Remote Control VSX-D409
5 6 7 8
@ # $ %
Displays & Controls
Operation
FUNC button
Learning about the Sound Modes
Sound Modes
STANDARD mode
ADVANCED THEATER modes
Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input
signal corresponding to the source
3While SIGNAL SELECT is set to DIGITAL
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
6Press 2to switch the Dolby/DTS mode on
mode. With the remote control press the DVD
There are two ways to switch on DVD 5.1 CH
Selecting a Sound Mode
Surround operation
DVD 5.1 ch. input playback VSX-D409
Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode
Press MIDNIGHT
Sound Modes
Playing a Source
ADVANCED THEATER mode Dolby/DTS mode
Finding a Station
Using the Tuner
Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button
3Tune to a station
4 Use the number buttons to enter the
Memorizing Stations
frequency of the radio station
Operation
3Press CLASS to select one of the three classes
Recalling Memorized Stations
4Press STATION +/- to select the desired
station memory number
Making an Audio or a Video Recording
Making a Recording
is on
2Prepare the program source
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LDPlayer Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System
1 SOURCE
9Number Buttons
Operation
Cassette Deck Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System
1 SOURCE
Controlling the Rest of Your System
DVD/DVR Player Controls
1 SOURCE
~3 ¢
1 STANDBY/ON power
DTV Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System
2 Number buttons
Controlling the Rest of Your System
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls
2TV FUNC. TV only
73 TV VOL +
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Cause
Additional Information
Symptom
Cause
Remedy
Additional Information
Preset Code List VSX-D509S
Manufacturer
Additional Information
Manufacturer
Additional Information
Manufacturer
Additional Information
Additional Information
Preset Code List VSX-D409
Additional Information
Specifications
Amplifier Section
To establish a safe level
EIA
Decibel Level Example
8 0 0 - 4 2 1