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Pioneer VSX-D409 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D409 VSX-D509S Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

  • Page 4: Features

    Features DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Cassette Deck Controls ... 47 DVD/DVR Player Controls ... 48 DTV Controls ... 49 Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls ... 50 Additional Information ... 51 Troubleshooting ... 51 Preset Code List (VSX-D509S) ... 53 Preset Code List (VSX-D409) ... 57 Specifications ... 58...

  • Page 6: Introductory Information

    Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: FM wire antenna AM loop antenna Using this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D409/ VSX-D509S audio/video multi-channel receivers. It is divided into two main sections: Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up all the other components in your home theater system to it.

  • Page 7: Preparing The Remote Control

    Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can control other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit. Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating other equipment.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Audio Components To begin set up, connect your audio components to the jacks as shown below. These are all analog connections and your analog audio components (cassette deck) use these jacks. Remember that for components you want to record with you need to hook up four plugs (a set of stereo ins and a set of stereo outs), but for components that only play you only need to hook up one set of stereo plugs (two plugs).

  • Page 9: Connecting Dvd 5.1 Channel Components

    Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Connections can be made from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit.

  • Page 10: Connecting Video Components

    Connecting Your Equipment Connecting Video Components Connect your video components to the jacks as shown below. Regarding digital video components (like a DVD player), you must use the analog connections pictured on this page for the video signal but in order to use Digital source you should hook up their audio to a digital input (see the next page).

  • Page 11: Connecting Digital Components

    (for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-D409/D509S has coaxial and two optical inputs for a total of three digital inputs. Connect your digital components as shown below. There is one digital out jack which is marked PCM/ OUT.
  • Page 12 Connecting Your Equipment Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD player When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital To connect a DVD/LD or LD player with its required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSX- D409/D509S models through their digital input jacks.

  • Page 13: Connecting Antennas

    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.

  • Page 14: Connecting Speakers

    (called “front” speakers in the diagram) but it is recommended to be used with at least three speakers. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to the left terminal.
  • Page 15 Some should be placed near a wall; others should be placed away from walls. Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your particular speakers to get the most out of them.

  • Page 16: Preparations

    To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). Refer to the following pages for detailed descriptions of the settings available for each mode.
  • Page 17 “Large.” In the display, “F”, “C”, and “S” refer to front, center, and surround speakers respectively. Speaker size is denoted as “L” for large speakers, “S” for small speakers, and “...
  • Page 18 • Initial setting is “ON”. memo • Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the SPEAKERS setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the “ON” position. • Use the PLUS for extra bass. When you use PLUS you will get the bass sounds from the sub woofer even if the front speakers are set to “Large”.
  • Page 19 CENTER speaker distance setting mode Normally as the Center speaker is placed directly in front in the listening room, it is closer to the listening position than the Front speakers. This means that the sound from the Center speaker will be heard before the Front speakers.

  • Page 20: Dual Mono Setting

    2 out of both speakers. In the L. c1 R. c2 setting the speakers will play the soundtrack independently of each other. The left front speker will play channel 1 and the right front speaker will play channel 2. The last setting, MIX, mixes both channels and plays them out of both speakers .
  • Page 21 Preparations Optical digital input setting 1 Sets the input component to be assigned to the optical input jack 1. memo • Initial setting is “CD”. Press % or fi to select the optical digital input 1 (DVD, TV, CD, CD-R, VCR, or OFF). After you assign the component to a digital jack, like optical one, whenever you select that component, for example CD, the receiver will automatically change to the digital input setting.

  • Page 22: Setting The Volume Level Of Each Channel

    • Since the SUB WOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter memo than it actually is. • The speaker volume can be adjusted without outputting the test tone by pressing CHANNEL LEVEL or CHANNEL SELECT . • Initial setting is 0 dB.

  • Page 23: Setting Up The Remote Control

    Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the “Preset Code List”, simply recall the corresponding preset code.
  • Page 24 Preparations Recalling preset codes (VSX-D409) The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component. • Refer to “Preset Code List” on page 57 for the components and manufacturers available.
  • Page 25 The remote control returns to the previous operation mode. • When operating a PIONEER DVD/LD player, set the manufacturer code to “111” in the preset mode. • All codes enrolled in the manufacturer code list can be set even if a code is not displayed.
  • Page 26 Preparations Learning mode: Programming signals from other remote controls (VSX-D509S only) If preset codes are not available for your component(s), or the available preset codes do not operate correctly, you can use this function to program in signals from the remote control(s) of your other component(s). This operation can also be used after recalling a preset code to program additional operations not covered in the preset codes.

  • Page 27: Clearing One Of The Remote Control Settings (Vsx-D509S)

    3 Press 9, 8, then 1. The LED blinks in sets of twos twice (thus four times) to indicate the button has been cleared. VSX-D409 Clears all presets and restores factory default settings. Press and hold REMOTE SETUP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds.

  • Page 28: Direct Function

    The LED blinks twice to indicate the button has been cleared. memo TV CONT doesn’t have this feature and thus can’t use the DIRECT FUNCTION. VSX-D409 1 To turn the DIRECT function OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at the same time.

  • Page 29: Programming A Different Component Into The Multi Control Button (Vsx-D509S)

    VCR controller. Remember to assign the correct preset code for your equipment (the default is for Pioneer equipment). To check which preset code is associated with a Multi Control button: 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds.

  • Page 30: Displays & Controls

    Use to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off. ! SPEAKER button Use to switch the speaker system A = B = A+B = off. @ DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off. This...

  • Page 31: Display

    Lights when the LOUDNESS, used to boost the bass and treble in quiet listening, is on. ! SPEAKER indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. SP 3A and/or B means speakers are switched on. SP 3 means speakers are switched off.

  • Page 32: Remote Control (Vsx-D509S)

    Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D509S) 1 SOURCE button Use to turn on/off other components coneccted to the receiver. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46-50. 3 NUMBER/MODE buttons (see pages 23, 43) Use the number buttons to select the radio...
  • Page 33 RECEIVER button then operate this button. ~ CHANNEL SELECT Use to select a speaker when setting up the surround sound of the receiver. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. Displays & Controls ! LOUDNESS button Use to switch on the loudness.

  • Page 34: Remote Control (Vsx-D409)

    Displays & Controls Remote Control (VSX-D409) 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 46-50. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 16) Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver.
  • Page 35 Use to attenunate (lower) the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to p.31 =). To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. CHANNEL LEVEL +/– (see page 22-note) Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver.

  • Page 36: Sound Modes

    This mode is especially designed to give sound depth to stereo sources. The overall effect builds a dynamic and broad sound space, allowing two-channel (stereo) signals to faithfully imitate a five speaker sound. Use with Dolby Pro Logic for a stereo surround effect. You can also use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than STANDARD mode.

  • Page 37: Switching Analog/Digital Signal Input

    FUNC SIGNAL SELECT 1 Press RCV. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component. Each press switches between ANALOG and DIGITAL signal selection.

  • Page 38: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital Or Dts Sound

    If the DIRECT FUNCTION is OFF you have to use the FUNCTION button to select the source (see p.28). 4 Press RCV. The set the remote to select the sound mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 5 Press SIGNAL SELECT to select DIGITAL.

  • Page 39: Selecting A Sound Mode

    Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 16) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) surround mode.

  • Page 40: Using In Midnight Listening Mode

    Sound Modes DVD 5.1CH DVD 5.1 ch. input playback (VSX-D409) Connect a DVD player with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback. DVD / LD MULTI Î CONTROL MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/...

  • Page 41: Advanced Theater Mode ( Dolby/Dts Mode)

    ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal. Use this button to cycle through the various modes. For all modes other than STANDARD, DSP is switched on and will appears in the diisplay. SOURCE RECEIVER CD-R...

  • Page 42: Using The Tuner

    Using the Tuner Finding a Station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, see Tuning Directly to a Station on the following page.

  • Page 43: Tuning Directly To A Station

    This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. The VSX-D409/509S can memorize up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C) of 10 stations each. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see p.42).

  • Page 44: Recalling Memorized Stations

    Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Having memorized up to 30 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can be listening to a station with a couple of button presses. SOURCE RECEIVER CD-R MULTI CONTROL MIDNIGHT 5.1CH SIGNAL SELECT EFFECT...

  • Page 45: Making A Recording

    Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recording The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Recordings can be made to a CD- Recorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in/out connectors.

  • Page 46: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses skips to the start of previous tracks. @ 2 3 5∞ & ENTER buttons (VSX-D409 only) These buttons can be used play or stop (etc.) many components and also to navigate DVD menus/options.

  • Page 47: Cassette Deck Controls

    Use this button to do a rewind music search. Use this button to do a forward music search. A DUAL TAPE DECK (VSX-D409 only) : Press to pause the tape. ∞ : Press to stop the tape.

  • Page 48: Dvd/Dvr Player Controls

    Use to start recording. To prevent accidental recording, this button must be pressed twice to take effect (the second press must be within 10 seconds of the first). ~ ENTER (VSX-D409 : TOP MENU) Use to display the lead trailer on a DVD.

  • Page 49: Dtv Controls

    $ DSP (VSX-D409 : ¡) AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT % BLANK (VSX-D409 : ¢) ^ TEST TONE (VSX-D409 : 4) & TOP MENU Controlling the Rest of Your System STANDBY/ON (power) Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON.

  • Page 50: Cable Tv/Satellite Tv/Tv Controls

    Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV. memo The first four buttons for the VSX-D409, and the the first three buttons for the VSX-D509S, are dedicated to control the TV assigned to the TVC button. Thus if you only have one TV to hook up to this system assign it to the TVC MULTI CONTROL button.

  • Page 51: Additional Information

    Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be rectified even after exercising the checks listed below, ask your nearest PIONEER authorized service center or your dealer to carry out repair work.
  • Page 52 Cause • Connect an outdoor antenna (refer to page 13). • Refer to “SPEAKERS setting mode” on page 17 to check the speaker settings. • Refer to “Setting the volume level of each channel” on page 22 to check the speaker levels.

  • Page 53: Preset Code List (Vsx-D509S)

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  • Page 54 Additional Information s t i t l u e t i l l a l i h i l i t o l a l t s i r e l l c i t - i e l r a e t i i s i t c i...
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  • Page 57: Preset Code List (Vsx-D409)

    Preset Code List (VSX-D409) Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI PIONEER 000, 003, 111 SONY PANASONIC 105, 106 KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI PIONEER 100, 111 601, 615, 616, 617 610, 623, 621, 602, 618 ZENITH 603, 620...

  • Page 58: Specifications

    AC Outlet ... 100 W MAX. (SWITCHED) –3 Dimensions VSX-D409 ... 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 391 (D) mm (16-9/16 (W) x 6-4/16 (H) x 15-6/16 (D) in.) VSX-D509S ... 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 401 (D) mm (16-9/16 (W) x 6-4/16 (H) x 15-13/16 (D) in.)
  • Page 59 EST 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
  • Page 60 Si ce produit doit être réparé au Canada, veuillez vous adresser à un distributeur autorisée Pioneer au Canada pour obtenir le nom de la Société de Service Autorisée Pioneer le plus près de chez vous. Ou encore, veuillez communiquer avec le Service de Clientèle de Pioneer: Pour obtenir des renseignements sur la garantie, veuillez vous reporter au feuillet sur la Garantie Limitée qui accompagne le produit.

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