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