Pioneer VSX-D509S User Manual
AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-D409
VSX-D509S
Operating Instructions
Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneer
product.
Please read through these operating instructions
so you will know how to operate your model
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
properly. After you have finished reading the
instructions, put them away in a safe place for
future reference.
THE POWER SWITCH IS SECONDARY
CONNECTED AND THEREFORE DOES NOT
SEPARATE THE UNIT FROM MAINS
POWER IN STANDBY POSITION.
IMPORTANT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The serial number for this equipment is located on
the base. Please write this serial number on your
enclosed warranty card and keep it in a secure area.
This is for your security.
[For Canadian model]
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
[Pour le modèle Canadien]
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
[For Canadian model]
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE
POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR, UNE PRISE
DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSERESS A
FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A
DECOUVERT.
Information to User
Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to
operate the equipment.
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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.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating
and use instructions should be followed.
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the
wall outlet before cleaning. The product
should be cleaned only with a polishing
cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides
or other volatile liquids since they may
corrode the cabinet.
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments
not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use
this product near water — for example,
near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or
near a swimming pool; and the like.
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the product. Use
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
CART — A product and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and
to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must
not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been
adhered to.
POWER SOURCES — This product should
be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.
LOCATION – The appliance should be
installed in a stable location.
NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of
the appliance should be unplugged from
the outlet when left un-used for a long
period of time.
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION
÷ If this product is equipped with a
polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the
other), it will fit into the outlet only one
way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
÷ If this product is equipped with a three-
wire grounding type plug, a plug having
a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into
a grounding type power outlet. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the grounding type plug.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-
supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against
them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If
an outside antenna or cable system is
connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure
A.
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this
product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long
periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
POWER LINES — An outside antenna
system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where
it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
When installing an outside antenna
system, extreme care should be taken
to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall
outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
GROUND
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
Fig. A
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never
push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
SERVICING — Do not attempt to service
this product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug
this product from the wall outlet and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following
conditions:
÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the product.
÷ If the product has been exposed to rain
or water.
÷ If the product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the
product to its normal operation.
÷ If the product has been dropped or
damaged in any way.
÷ When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance — this indicates
a need for service.
REPLACEMENT PARTS — When
replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is
in proper operating condition.
WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The
product should not be mounted to a
wall or ceiling.
HEAT — The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that
produce heat.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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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.
Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic
No need to worry about program formats! When playing Dolby Digital or Dolby Surround
software in the
input signal. All you have to do is sit back and enjoy! (When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD
player using the
(Dolby) Surround mode, decoding switches automatically according to the
2
RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required.)
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ADVANCED THEATER modes
Four sound modes that enhance DTS and Dolby Surround performance by simulating the
environment of a movie theater (DRAMA, ACTION), or the ambience of a concert hall
(MUSICAL). With EXPANDED THEATER, you can enjoy Dolby Surround encoded software in
simulated Dolby Digital.
Various Surround Effects (DSP)
The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) surround mode allows you to transform your living room
into six different sonic environments when listening to music or watching movies.
Midnight Listening Mode
R
When late night hours or other factors require that the volume be kept low, the surround
effects may tend to become less than satisfactory. When the midnight listening mode is on,
you can enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes.
DVD 5.1 channel input
A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX–D409/D509S fully compatible with Dolby Digital
decoders and DVD players with 5.1 channel outputs.
The Energy-saving Design
This unit is designed to use minimal electricity when power is switched OFF (in Standby
mode). Regarding the value of the power consumption in standby mode, refer to
“Specifications” on page 58.
Remote Control of Other Components
The supplied remote control can be used to operate a variety of other components simply by
recalling the appropriate preset code. In addition, the multi-operation functions allow you to
perform a variety of operations automatically.
* Manufactured under license from Digital
Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942
and other worldwide patents issues and
pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. © 1996 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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** Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Confidential Unpublished Works. © 1992-1997 Dolby
Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents
Features............................................................................... 4
Introductory Information ................................................... 6
Checking the Supplied Accessories .............................................................................. 6
Using this Manual .......................................................................................................... 6
Installing the Receiver ................................................................................................... 6
Preparing the Remote Control ....................................................................................... 7
Connecting Your Equipment ............................................. 8
Connecting Audio Components ..................................................................................... 8
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components .................................................................. 9
AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] ....................................................................... 9
Connecting Video Components ................................................................................... 10
Connecting Digital Components .................................................................................. 11
Connecting Antennas .................................................................................................. 13
Connecting Speakers ................................................................................................... 14
Preparations...................................................................... 16
Setting Up for Surround Sound ................................................................................... 16
Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel ................................................................. 22
Setting Up the Remote Control ................................................................................... 23
Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S) ......................................... 27
Clearing All the Remote Control Settings .................................................................... 27
Direct Function ............................................................................................................ 28
Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S) ....... 29
Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S) ............................................................................. 29
Set up
Displays & Controls.......................................................... 30
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 30
Display .........................................................................................................................31
Remote Control (VSX-D509S) ...................................................................................... 32
Remote Control (VSX-D409) ........................................................................................ 34
Sound Modes ................................................................... 36
Learning about the Sound Modes ............................................................................... 36
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ................................................................... 37
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ....................................................... 38
Selecting a Sound Mode ............................................................................................. 39
Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ........................................................................... 40
ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) ........................................................ 41
Playing a Source .......................................................................................................... 41
Using the Tuner ................................................................ 42
Finding a Station .......................................................................................................... 42
Tuning Directly to a Station .......................................................................................... 43
Memorizing Stations .................................................................................................... 43
Recalling Memorized Stations ..................................................................................... 44
Making a Recording ......................................................... 45
Making an Audio or a Video Recording ........................................................................ 45
Controlling the Rest of Your System .............................. 46
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls ......................................................................... 46
Cassette Deck Controls ............................................................................................... 47
DVD/DVR Player Controls ............................................................................................ 48
DTV Controls ............................................................................................................... 49
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls ................................................................................ 50
Operation
Additional Information ..................................................... 51
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 51
Preset Code List (VSX-D509S) ..................................................................................... 53
Preset Code List (VSX-D409) ....................................................................................... 57
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 58
5
Introductory Information
Checking the Supplied Accessories
Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:
FM wire antenna
AM loop antenna
VSX-D409:
AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2)
VSX-D509S:
AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2)
Î
MULTI CONTROL
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD
CD-R/
RECEIVER
TUNER
TV CONT
TAPE/MD
2
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT
5.1CH
1234
CHANNEL
SIGNAL
TEST
ATT
SELECT
SELECT
TONE
5678
CHANNEL
EFFECT
LEVEL
‡
ENTER
90
10 DISC
CH
FUNC
TV CONTROL
VOL
VOL
FQ
ST ST
ENTER
TOP
MENU
MENU
FQ
SOUCE CLASS MPX BAND
7 8 3
D.ACCESS CHANNEL
1 ¡ 4 ¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING
FL
REMOTE
MASTER
RECEIVER
DIMMER
SETUP
VOLUME
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
VSX-D409
RECEIVER
SOURCE
DVD TV VCR CD-R
MULTI CONTROL
RCV CD TUN TVC
123
5.1CH
MIDNIGHT
456
SIGNAL SELECT
789
0
TV CONTROL
TV
TVFUNC
TV VOL
MENU
CHANNEL
ST ST
ENTER
8
D.ACCESS BAND CLASS
31
MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU
7
4¢
DSP TEST TONE
2
CH SELECT CH LEVEL
LOUDNESSFUNCTION SETUPMUTING
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
ATT
EFFECT
DISC+10
ENTER
MASTER VOLUME
FQ
FQ
¡
FL DIMMER
Î
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. It also describes how to
set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full
advantage of the great surround sound features of
your receiver.
Operation
This section shows you how to use every feature
of the receiver and its remote control unit. It also
covers using the supplied remote control to operate
your other home theater components. To find out
more about a specific button, control or indicator,
see Displays & Controls starting on page 30. This
will point you to the relevant chapter in the manual.
In the Additional Information section (p.51-58) you'll
find a troubleshooting section and specifications.
Installing the Receiver
Remote control units
VSX-D509S
The following symbols are used
throughout this manual:
memo
Provides detailed precautions and
advice on operations, etc.
Indicates that display is blinking.
When Making Cable
Connections
Please note:
• Do not place objects directly on top of this
unit. This would prevent proper heat
dispersal.
• When installing in a rack, shelf, etc., be sure
to leave more than 8 inches of space above
the receiver.
8 inches (20 cm.)
Receiver
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Be careful not to arrange cables in a manner
that bends the cables over the top of this unit
as shown in the illustration. If the cables are
brought over this unit, the magnetic field
produced by the transformers in this unit may
cause a humming noise to come from the
speakers.
Preparing the Remote Control
Loading the batteries
VSX-D409
Dry cell batteries
(AA size IEC R6P × 2)
Introductory Information
CAUTION!
Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe the
following precautions:
¶ Never use new and old batteries together.
¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.
¶ Batteries with the same shape may have
different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.
Set up
VSX-D509S
Dry cell batteries
(AA size IEC LR6 × 2)
Operating range of remote control unit
memo
The remote control may not work properly if:
¶ There are obstacles between the remote
control and the receiver's remote sensor.
¶ Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is
shining onto the remote sensor.
¶ The receiver is located near a device that
is emitting infrared rays.
¶ The receiver is operated simultaneously
with another infrared remote control unit.
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.
+
-
CONTROL
OUT
30
30
1
2
4
3
5
6
+
23ft (7m)
CONTROL
IN
OUT
The remote control signals are received by the
remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other
devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal.
memo
You can also control Pioneer components
by pointing the receiver's remote control
directly at the component. This type of
operation does not require control cords.
VSX-D409/
VSX-D509S
Remote control unit
Other Pioneer products
with Î mark
Connect to CONTROL IN
terminal of other Pioneer
products with Î mark.
7
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). To use Digital source features you
must hook up your digital components to the digital inputs but it is also a good idea to hook up your digital
components to analog audio jacks. If you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from analog
components, you must hook up your digital equipment with these analog connections. See p.11-12 for more on
digital connections.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
NOTE
• Only the VSX-D509S has S-video jacks and optical digital out jack.
• The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal.
VSX-D509S
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
UNBAL
FM
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
AUX
CD
IN
O
U
T
IN IN OUT
IN
IN
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
LR
CONTROL
VCR /
DVR
TV /
IN
SAT
DVD
IN
/ LD
OUT
RL
CD - R
/ TAPE
SURROUND
/ MD
IN
SUB
DVD 5.1 CH
WOOFER
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
CENTER
INPUT
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
2
/ DTS
PCM /
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
FRONT
S
TV
SPEAKERS
OUT
S
OUT
VCR /
DVR
S
IN
TV /
S
SAT
IN
S
DVD
IN
/ LD
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
PREOUT
SURROUND
LAR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LR
LBR
AC OUTLET
PLAY
OUTPUT
L
R
CD player
REC
L
R
CD recorder
or Cassette deck
7 Audio cords
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio components.
R
L
Connect red plugs to R (right) and white plugs to L (left).
Be sure to insert completely.
Cassette deck placement
Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise may occur during playback of your cassette deck which
is caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the receiver. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck
farther away from the receiver.
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Connecting Your Equipment
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. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making
or changing any connections.
VSX-D509S
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
IN
O
U
T
IN IN OUT
IN
IN
R
FM
E
UNBAL
C
75Ω
FM
P
ANTENNA
L
A
Y
FRONT
OUT PUT
AUX
CD
VCR /
DVR
TV /
IN
SAT
DVD
IN
/ LD
OUT
RL
CD - R
/ TAPE
/ MD
IN
SUB
WOOFER
LR
SURROUND
OUT PUT
L
R
CONTROL
WOOFER
SURROUND
CENTER
DVD 5.1 CH
INPUT
L
R
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
SUB
PREOUT
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
PCM /
2
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
S
TV
OUT
S
OUT
VCR /
DVR
S
IN
TV /
S
SAT
IN
S
DVD
IN
/ LD
SUB
WOOFER
/ DTS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
CENTER
LAR
VIDEO
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
PREOUT
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LR
LBR
Components equipped
with 5.1 channel analog
output jacks
memo
The 5.1 channel input can only be used
when DVD 5.1 CH is selected.
Set up
AC OUTLET
AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max]
Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's POWER
switch.
Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100
W (0.8 A).
Do not connect a heater, TV, etc.
memo
• This unit should be disconnnected by removing the power plug from
the wall socket when not in regular use, e.g., on vacation.
• Do not connect appliances with high power consumption such as
heaters, irons, or television sets to this AC OUTLET in order to avoid
overheating and fire risk. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction.
CAUTION:
DO NOT CONNECT A MONITOR OR TV SET TO THIS UNIT'S AC OUTLET.
9
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). It is also a good idea to hook up your
digital components with analog audio connections as well (see the previous page). To cover all possible laser
discs a DVD/LD player or LD player requires an analog connection (as shown here) and two digital connections
(see the next page).
When connecting your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
TV tuner
(or Satellite tuner)
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
UNBAL
FM
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
AUX
CD
IN
O
U
T
VCR /
DVR
IN IN OUT
TV /
LR
OUTPUT
SAT
DVD
/ LD
OUT
CD - R
/ TAPE
/ MD
IN
IN
IN
RL
SUB
WOOFER
IN
IN
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
VIDEO
L
R
DVD player
(or LD player)
CONTROL
SURROUND
DVD 5.1 CH
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
CENTER
INPUT
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
2 / DTS
PCM /
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
FRONT
S
TV
SPEAKERS
OUT
S
OUT
VCR /
DVR
S
IN
TV /
S
SAT
IN
S
DVD
IN
/ LD
INPUT
VIDEO
TV
(monitor)
Video deck
INPUT
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
LAR
VIDEO
L
R
CENTER
PREOUT
7 Front
Video
camera
(etc.)
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LR
VSX-D509S only
LBR
VIDEO INPUT
S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R
VIDEO INPUT
LV
AC OUTLET
R
VSX-D509S
7 Audio/Video cords
Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect
the video components and a video cord to
connect the monitor TV.
R
L
VIDEO
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Connect red
plugs to R (right),
white plugs to L
(left), and the
yellow plugs to
VIDEO.
Be sure to insert
completely.
Front video connections are accessed via the front
panel input selector as “VIDEO.”
memo
VSX-D509S only
If your video components have S-video jacks, you
could use S-video cords (not supplied) to connect
them on the back of the receiver.
However, if you use S-video cords for your video
hook ups you must also hook up your TV with Svideo connections. Conversely, if you use regular
composite video cords for video hook ups, you
should use them for your TV as well.
Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Digital Components
In order to use PCM/2 Digital/DTS soundtracks, you need to make digital audio connections. You can do this
by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do both). The quality of these two types of
connections is the same but since some digital components only have one type of digital terminal, it is a matter
of matching like with like (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. If you connect this to the optical input on a digital recorder (currently these include MD, DAT and CD-R)
you can make direct digital recordings with this unit.
When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is
disconnected from the wall outlet.
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
UNBAL
FM
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
AUX
CD
IN
O
U
T
IN IN OUT
IN
IN
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
LR
CONTROL
VCR /
DVR
TV /
IN
SAT
DVD
IN
/ LD
OUT
RL
CD - R
/ TAPE
SURROUND
/ MD
IN
SUB
DVD 5.1 CH
WOOFER
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
CENTER
INPUT
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
2
/ DTS
PCM /
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
FRONT
S
TV
SPEAKERS
OUT
S
OUT
VCR /
DVR
S
IN
TV /
S
SAT
IN
S
DVD
IN
/ LD
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
PREOUT
SURROUND
LAR
SPEAKERS
LR
2/DTS (VSX-D509S only)
VSX-D509S
VSX-D509S only
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LBR
AC OUTLET
Set up
DIGITAL OUT
COAX
DVD player
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
OUT
DIGITAL
IN
CD player CD recorder
7 Digital audio cords/Optical cables
Commercially available digital audio coaxial cords (standard video cords can also be used) or optical cables
(not supplied) are used to connect digital components to this receiver.
When you use optical digital input or output terminals, pull off the caps and insert the plugs. Be sure to
insert completely.
Digital audio cord
(or standard video cord)
Optical cable
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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
RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is
2
required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the VSXD409/D509S models through their digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied
with the RFD-1.
VSX-D509S
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
UNBAL
FM
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
PCM/
(OPT.)
AUX
CD
IN
O
U
T
VCR /
DVR
IN IN OUT
TV /
SAT
DVD
/ LD
OUT
CD - R
/ TAPE
/ MD
IN
LR
PCM/
IN
IN
RL
SUB
WOOFER
PCM/
PCM/
(OPT.)
DIGITAL IN
IN
IN
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
DIGITAL OUT
CONTROL
SURROUND
DVD 5.1 CH
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
WOOFER
PREOUT
CENTER
INPUT
SUB
RF IN
(AC-3)(LD)
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
PCM /
2
/ DTS
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
FRONT
S
TV
SPEAKERS
OUT
S
OUT
VCR /
DVR
S
IN
TV /
S
SAT
IN
S
DVD
IN
/ LD
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
PREOUT
SURROUND
LAR
SPEAKERS
RF OUT
(AC-3)(LD)
1
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LR
DIGITAL OUT
PCM (OPT.)
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LBR
AC OUTLET
OUTPUT
VIDEO
L
R
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RF demodulator RFD-1
OPTICAL
DIGITAL IN
COAXIAL
DVD/LD player
or LD player
memo
Make sure the RF demodulator digital in
switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial
depending on the connection).
Connecting Your Equipment
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. Attach
to a wall, etc. (if desired) and face in the direction that
gives the best reception.
VSX-D509S
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
UNBAL
FM
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
AUX
CD
IN
O
U
T
IN IN OUT
IN
IN
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
VCR /
DVR
TV /
IN
SAT
DVD
IN
/ LD
OUT
RL
CD - R
/ TAPE
/ MD
IN
SUB
WOOFER
LR
CONTROL
SURROUND
DVD 5.1 CH
INPUT
OUT
TO
MONTOR
TV
SUB
WOOFER
PREOUT
CENTER
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
PCM /
2
/ DTS
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
FRONT
S
TV
SPEAKERS
OUT
S
OUT
VCR /
DVR
S
IN
TV /
S
SAT
IN
S
DVD
IN
/ LD
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
PREOUT
SURROUND
LAR
SPEAKERS
FRONT
SPEAKERS
LR
LBR
AC OUTLET
Set up
FM wire antenna
Connect the FM wire antenna and fully
extend vertically along a window frame
or other suitable area, etc.
Using external antennas
7 To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
FM
UNBAL
75 Ω coaxial cable
75Ω
FM
ANTENNA
3/8 in. (10mm)
Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together
and insert into the hole, then snap the
connector shut.
7 To improve AM reception
Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the AM antenna
terminal without disconnecting the supplied AM loop antenna.
For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
Outdoor antenna
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
Indoor antenna
(Vinyl-coated wire)
15-18 ft. (5–6m)
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Connecting Your Equipment
Connecting Speakers
A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyone’s home setup will vary. Simply connect
the speakers you have in the manner described below. The receiver will work with just two stereo 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. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/–) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers.
memo
The receiver has two speaker systems, A & B. A is the main system supporting the full complement of
surround sound speakers. If you switch on both A & B speaker systems, only front speakers and the
sub-woofer will be audible. No sound will come from the center or surround speakers but multi channel
sources will be down-mixed to the active speakers so no sound will be lost. Similarly, if you choose just
the B system you‘ll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources
will be down-mixed to these two speakers.
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.
Front Speakers (A)
LR
IN
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
UNBAL
FM
ANTENNA
FM
75Ω
AUX
CD
IN
O
U
T
IN IN OUT
IN
IN
R
E
C
P
L
A
Y
LR
CONTROL
VCR /
DVR
TV /
IN
SAT
DVD
IN
/ LD
OUT
RL
CD - R
/ TAPE
SURROUND
/ MD
IN
SUB
DVD 5.1 CH
WOOFER
Center Speaker
OUT
S
OUT
TO
S
MONTOR
OUT
TV
SUB
S
WOOFER
IN
PREOUT
S
IN
S
IN
CENTER
INPUT
C
COAX OPT1 OPT2 OPT
PCM /
2
/ DTS
DIGITAL IN
TO
MONTOR
FRONT
TV
SPEAKERS
VCR /
DVR
TV /
SAT
DVD
/ LD
DIGITAL
OUT
CENTER
SPEAKERS
CENTER
PREOUT
LAR
SURROUND
Speakers
SURROUND
SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
LR
FRONT
SRSL
VSX-D509S
LBR
AC OUTLET
Powered sub woofer
INPUT
When using the speaker on your TV as the center speaker, connect the
CENTER PREOUT jack on this unit to the audio input jack on your TV. In this
case, the center speaker shown is unnecessary.
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Be sure to complete all other
connections before connecting
this unit to the AC power source.
7 Speaker terminals
ª
·
1 Twist exposed wire
strands together.
2 Loosen speaker
terminal and insert
exposed wire.
Connecting Your Equipment
3 Tighten terminal.
1/2 inches
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the
receiver.
1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together.
2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire.
3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure.
Hints on speaker placement
Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while
others should be placed on stands to sound their best. 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.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal
distances from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we
recommend using magnetically shielded speakers
to prevent possible interference, such as
discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched
on. If you do not have magnetically shielded
speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture,
move the speakers farther away from the TV.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV
so that the sound of the center channel is localized
at the TV screen.
To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
are installed securely to prevent accidents and
improve sound quality.
Overhead view of speaker set up
Front
Left
Center
Front
Right
Sub
Woofer
Set up
CAUTION!
If you choose to install the center speaker on
top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty,
or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk
of damage or injury resulting from the speaker
falling from the TV in the event of external
shocks such as earthquakes.
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly
above ear level.
• Try not to install the surround speakers farther away
from the listening position than the front and center
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound
effect.
Surround
Left
Listening
Position
Surround
3-D view of speaker set up
Right
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Preparations
Setting Up for Surround Sound
Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out).
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.
(Dolby) surround mode. You only need to make these settings once
2
VSX-D509S
VSX-D409
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2
1
2
SOURCE
RECEIVER
DVD TV VCR CD-R
MULTI CONTROL
RCV CD TUN TVC
123
MIDNIGHT
5.1CH
456
SIGNAL SELECT
CH SELECT CH LEVEL
DVD/LD TV/SA T VCR/DVR CD
RECEIVER
CHANNEL
SELECT
VOL
MENU
SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND
D.ACCESS CHANNEL
1 ¡ 4 ¢
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING
RECEIVER
AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED
EFFECT
789
0
TV CONTROL
TV
TVFUNC
TV VOL
MASTER VOLUME
MENU
CHANNEL
FQ
ST ST
ENTER
FQ
8
D.ACCESS BAND CLASS
31
MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU
4¢
7
DSP TEST TONE
2
LOUDNESS FUNCTION SETUPMUTING
AV PRE-PROGRAMMED AND LEARNING
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
MULTI CONTROL
CD-R/
TUNER
TV CONT
TAPE/MD
2
DSP MODE MIDNIGHT
123 4
TEST
ATT
SELECT
TONE
567 8
CHANNEL
EFFECT
LEVEL
‡
90
10 DISC
CH
FUNC
TV CONTROL
FQ
ST ST
ENTER
FQ
7 8 3
FL
REMOTE
MASTER
DIMMER
SETUP
VOLUME
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
ENTER
FL DIMMER
Î
5.1CH
SIGNAL
ENTER
VOL
TOP
MENU
1
Press RECEIVER to turn the power on.
The STANDBY indicator goes out.
1
2
Press RCV.
This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-
ATT
DISC+10
D409 the button is called RECEIVER.)
3
Press @ or # to select the mode you want to set.
For best results, start with “SPEAKERS setting mode” and make
your initial adjustments in the order described below.
The current settings are displayed automatically.
SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode (page 17)
Use to specify the type of speakers you have connected.
SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode (page 18)
4
¡
3
Use to specify the sub woofer as on or off.
Crossover frequency setting mode (page 18)
Use to determine which frequencies will be sent to the sub woofer
(or “Large” speakers if you don’t have a sub woofer).
LFE attenuator setting mode (page 18)
Use to specify the peak level for the LFE channel and the crossover
network for rerouted bass frequencies.
Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode (page 19)
Î
Use to cut the distorted sound from the sub woofer.
FRONT speakers distance setting mode (page 19)
Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your front
speaker.
CENTER speakers distance setting mode (page 19)
Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your
center speaker.
SURROUND speakers distance setting mode (page 19)
Use to specify the distance from your listening position to your
surround speakers.
Dynamic range control setting mode (page 20)
Use to compress the dynamic range of the sound track.
Dual mono setting mode (page 20)
Use with 2 Digital software that has dual mono encoding if you
want to isolate one channel or listen in this specialized mono mode.
Coaxial digital input setting (page 20)
Use to specify the input to be assigned to the coaxial digital input.
Optical digital input setting (page 21)
Use to specify the input to be assigned to the optical digital input.
4
4
Press % or fi to select the setting you want.
The setting is entered automatically.
3
5
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set other surround
modes.
memo
Press ENTER to exit the setting mode.
The setting mode is automatically exited if no operation is
performed for 10 seconds.
Preparations
SPEAKERS (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode
This setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. So, for example,
here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they are. Selecting “Large” or
“Small” will determine how much bass is sent by the receiver to the speakers being set. This setup system has
certain constraints. For example, all your speakers cannot be set to “Large,” you need to decide which speakers
should receive the most bass and set them to “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 “
memo
If the cone size (diameter) of the speaker is larger than 5 inches, please set to Large.
” (asterisk) if no speaker is connected.
*
Switch the speaker setting
mode according to the
speakers you hooked up. Use
the % or fi buttons.
The configurations shown on the right will
appear in the display on the front of the
receiver. One of them should match your
speaker set up. Cycle through the different
possibilities until you find the one that
matches your set up.
Set up
FQ
FQ
* Press # to advance to the next receiver
setting, and press @ to return to a previous
receiver setting.
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Preparations
SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode
Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to use the “PLUS”
setting.
memo
• Initial setting is “ON”.
• 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”.
Press % or fi to select sub woofer ON, PLUS or
dB
OFF.
Crossover frequency setting mode
Crossover frequency is the point where the receiver divides the high and low sounds (the frequencies) between
the speakers. Since most smaller speakers can’t handle deep bass tones, this setting allows you to send those
sounds to the sub woofer (or speakers set to “Large” if you don’t have a sub woofer) instead of the speakers
set to “Small” in your system. Choose the point at which you want the frequency routed to the sub woofer (or
“Large” speakers).
We recommend setting this to 200 Hz if smaller bookshelf-type speakers are used for your “Small” speakers.
memo
• Initial setting is “100 Hz”.
• If all speakers (front, center, and surround) are set to “Large” in SPEAKERS setting mode,
crossover frequency cannot be set because there are no “Small” speakers (*** appears
in the display).
Press % or fi to specify the crossover frequency
dB
for your small speakers (100 Hz, 150 Hz or 200
Hz).
150Hz100Hz
200Hz
100 Hz
Sends bass frequencies below 100 Hz to the sub woofer (or “Large”
speakers).
150 Hz
Sends bass frequencies below 150 Hz to the sub woofer (or “Large”
speakers).
200 Hz
Sends bass frequencies below 200 Hz to the sub woofer (or “Large”
speakers).
LFE attenuator setting mode
Dolby Digital and DTS audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenuator as needed to prevent
the ultra-low bass tones from distorting the sound from the speakers.
memo
• Initial setting is “0 dB”.
• When ∞ is selected (
∗∗
appears in the display), LFE is not available.
Press % or fi to set the attenuation level (0 dB,
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∞ (display "
10 dB0 dB
**
dB
")
10 dB or
dB(∞)).
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