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