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