Page 2 - WARNING; IMPORTANT; CAUTION; Information to User; IMPORTANT NOTICE; ATTENTION
2 Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneerproduct.Please read through these operating instructionsso you will know how to operate your modelproperly. After you have finished reading theinstructions, put them away in a safe place forfuture reference. WARNING : TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO N...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should beread before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retainedfor future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructionsshould be adh...
Page 4 - Features; ADVANCED THEATER modes
4 Features DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped R DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded inDTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in yourhome. Dolby** Digital and Dolby Pro Logic No need to worr...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Set up
5 Table of Contents Set up Operation Features ............................................................................... 4 Introductory Information ................................................... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ..............................................................
Page 6 - Introductory Information; Using this Manual; Checking the Supplied Accessories; Receiver
6 Introductory Information Remote control units AM loop antenna FM wire antenna VSX-D409:AA size IEC R6P batteries (x2)VSX-D509S:AA size IEC LR6 batteries (x2) Using this Manual The following symbols are usedthroughout this manual: Provides detailed precautions andadvice on operations, etc. Indicate...
Page 7 - Operating range of remote control unit; Preparing the Remote Control; Loading the batteries; Operating other Pioneer components
7 Introductory Information Operating range of remote control unit 30 30 23ft (7m) 1 2 3 4 5 6 + + - - The remote control may not work properly if: ¶ There are obstacles between the remotecontrol and the receiver's remote sensor. ¶ D i r e c t s u n l i g h t o r f l u o r e s c e n t l i g h t i ssh...
Page 8 - Connecting Audio Components; NOTE; Cassette deck placement; Connecting Your Equipment
8 VSX-D509S L R L A R L R R L S L B R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS AC OUTLET FRONT SPEAKERS PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT TO MONTOR TV TO MONTOR TV VCR / DVR VCR / DVR CONTROL IN AUX CD IN IN IN OUT OUT CD - R / TAPE / MD SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER PREOUT IN IN IN S IN S IN S O...
Page 9 - Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components
Connecting Your Equipment 9 Set up AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is turned on and off by the receiver's POWERswitch.Total electrical power consumption of connected equipment should not exceed 100W (0.8 A). Do not connect a heater, TV, etc. • This unit shou...
Page 10 - Connecting Video Components; Front
Connecting Your Equipment 10 VSX-D509S L R L A R L R R L S L B R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS AC OUTLET FRONT SPEAKERS PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT TO MONTOR TV TO MONTOR TV VCR / DVR VCR / DVR CONTROL IN AUX CD IN IN IN OUT OUT CD - R / TAPE / MD SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WOOFER PR...
Page 11 - Connecting Digital Components; Digital audio cords/Optical cables
Connecting Your Equipment 11 Set up VSX-D509S L R L A R L R R L S L B R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS AC OUTLET FRONT SPEAKERS PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT TO MONTOR TV TO MONTOR TV VCR / DVR VCR / DVR CONTROL IN AUX CD IN IN IN OUT OUT CD - R / TAPE / MD SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WO...
Page 12 - Example of connection using a DVD/LD or LD player
Connecting Your Equipment 12 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 2 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal wh...
Page 13 - FM wire antenna; To improve AM reception; Outdoor antenna; AM loop antenna; Connecting Antennas; coaxial cable; Using external antennas
Connecting Your Equipment 13 Set up VSX-D509S L R L A R L R R L S L B R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS AC OUTLET FRONT SPEAKERS PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT TO MONTOR TV TO MONTOR TV VCR / DVR VCR / DVR CONTROL IN AUX CD IN IN IN OUT OUT CD - R / TAPE / MD SURROUND CENTER SUB WOOFER SUB WO...
Page 14 - Connecting Speakers
Connecting Your Equipment 14 Be sure to complete all otherconnections before connectingthis unit to the AC power source. VSX-D509S L R L A R L R R L S L B R SURROUND SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS AC OUTLET FRONT SPEAKERS PCM / 2 / DTS DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT TO MONTOR TV TO MONTOR TV VCR / DVR VCR / DVR CO...
Page 15 - Speaker terminals; Hints on speaker placement; Overhead view of speaker set up
Connecting Your Equipment 15 Set up 7 Speaker terminals 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen speaker terminal and insertexposed wire. 3 Tighten terminal. 1/2 inches Hints on speaker placement Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floors...
Page 16 - Preparations; Setting Up for Surround Sound
16 Preparations 1 Press RECEIVER to turn the power on. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press RCV. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 3 Press @ or # to select the mode you want to set. For best results, start with “SPEAKERS setting ...
Page 17 - or; fi
17 Set up Preparations memo FQ FQ 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...
Page 20 - MIX
20 Preparations dB memo dB memo memo Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic rangecontrol helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don’t get distorted.It does ...
Page 22 - Adjust speaker levels so that you hear the test; Press TEST TONE to turn off the test tone.
22 1 Press RCV. This switches the remote to the surround setup mode. (On the VSX-D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) 2 Press 2 . 3 Press VOL + or – to adjust the volume to an appropriate level. 4 Press TEST TONE to output the test tone. The test tone is output in the following order. • Test tone is...
Page 23 - Setting Up the Remote Control; LED
23 Set up 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds to select the preset mode. The LED will blink twice. To cancel the preset mode Press SETUP. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control. Each button can be set to control one of the following components DVD : DVD/LD player...
Page 25 - Point the remote toward the component to; Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset
25 Set up Preparations 4 Point the remote toward the component to be controlled, enter the 3 digit setup code. When you enter the setup code, the remote emits a power ON/OFF signal. If the component turns ON or OFF, you have enteredthe proper code.If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there i...
Page 27 - Clearing All the Remote Control Settings
27 Set up VSX-D509S Clears all presets, all learnt functions and restores the factory presets. 1 Press SETUP and hold for three seconds. The LED will blink twice. 2 Press any MULTI CONTROL button. 3 Press 9, 8, then 1. The LED blinks in sets of twos twice (thus four times) to indicate thebutton has ...
Page 28 - Direct Function; To set a multi-function button to DIRECT OFF:; To set a multi-function button to DIRECT ON:; SET UP
28 Preparations Direct Function The direct function is a useful feature which allows you keep the receiver in one function (for example, CD)while putting the remote control in a different function. This could let you, for example, use the remote controlto set up and listen to a CD on the receiver an...
Page 30 - Front Panel
30 Displays & Controls Front Panel PHONES MPX MODE MIDNIGHT AUX VIDEO BASS TREBLE 2 /DTS SIGNALSELECT 1 R N∫m - Û.?/∫ Digital Signal Processor S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO INPUT ! @ & ^ ~ % # * $ 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = This illustration showsthe VSX-D509S model. 1 STANDBY indicator Lights ...
Page 31 - SIGNAL SELECT indicators
31 Operation Displays & Controls Display dB P R O L O G I C D I G I T A L D S P A T T S I G N A LS E L E C T M I D N I G H T L O U D N E S S D I R E C T S . B A S S M O N I T O R E O N R D S R F A T T T U N E D M O N O A N A L O G D I G I T A L DIGITAL D T S S P A B S T E R E O 2 3 1 6 5 7 8 9 0...
Page 33 - Operation
33 Operation Displays & Controls 4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OFBUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TVCONTROL. THEY ARE ONLY USEDFOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. TV VOLUME +/– buttons Use to adjust the volume on your TV. TV button Use to turn on the power of the TV. TV FUNC button Use select the TV function. MENU button...
Page 34 - MULTI CONTROL buttons
34 Remote Control (VSX-D409) Displays & Controls MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING RECEIVER D.ACCESS CHANNEL ATT VOL MENU TOP MENU VOL CH 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH CD-R/ TAPE/MD CHANNEL SELECT CHANNEL LEVEL EFFECT ENTER ENTER FQ FQ ST ST FL DIM...
Page 36 - Sound Modes; Learning about the Sound Modes; STANDARD mode
36 Sound Modes Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are explained here. There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multichannel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes candeliver rea...
Page 37 - Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input; SIGNAL SELECT
37 Operation Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input When you select a function (for example, CD) that is only hooked up by a digital connection, then theANALOG/DIGITAL signal input switch will automatically choose digital. If you have that function hookedup by both digital and analog connections this...
Page 38 - Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound
38 Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Sound Modes 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn on the power of the receiver. Be sure that the standby indicator turns off on the front panel. 3 Press MULTI CONTROL buttons or the FUNCTION button to select the source youwant to pla...
Page 39 - Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode.; Selecting a Sound Mode; Surround operation; Sound M
39 Operation 7 8 9 CH SELECT CH LEVEL DSP TEST TONE FL DIMMER MPX DTV ON / OFF DTV MENU 7 4 ¢ 2 7 8 9 SOURCE ENTER MIDNIGHT SIGNAL SELECT TV CONTROL TV EFFECT DISC +10 5.1CH MULTI CONTROL ATT DVD TV VCR CD-R RCV CD TUN TVC RECEIVER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 Press RCV. This sets the remote to select the ...
Page 40 - Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode; MIDNIGHT
40 Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listeningmode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. This mode allows you to heareffective surround sound of movies at low volume leve...
Page 41 - STANDARD; Playing a Source
41 Operation CH SELECT CH LEVEL DSP TEST TONE FL DIMMER 7 4 ¢ 2 SOURCE MULTI CONTROL DVD TV VCR CD-R RCV CD TUN TVC RECEIVER 1 2 3 ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode) Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the 2 surround button. When Dolby/DTS mode is ON, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital and DTS...
Page 42 - Finding a Station; Using the Tuner; Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button; MPX mode; MPX
42 Finding a Station The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual (step) tuning functions. If you already know the exact frequency of the station you want to listen to, seeTuning Directly to a Station on the following page. Once you...
Page 43 - Tune to a station you want to memorize.; Tuning Directly to a Station; Press the BAND button to select either FM or
43 Operation Memorizing Stations If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easyrecall whenever you want to listen to that station. This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. TheVSX-D409/509S can memorize up to 30 stati...
Page 44 - Recalling Memorized Stations
44 Using the Tuner 3 Press CLASS to select one of the three classes. Repeatedly pressing this button cycles through the three available classes, A, B and C. 4 Press STATION +/– to select the desired station memory number. Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 availablestation memor...
Page 45 - Making a Recording; Making an Audio or a Video Recording; Record MONITOR; Prepare the program source.; Making a digital recording
45 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 anaudio 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...
Page 46 - Controlling the Rest of Your System; SOURCE; Number Buttons
46 Controlling the Rest of Your System memo 1 SOURCE Press to switch the CD, MD OR CD-R player between STANDBY and ON . 2 4 Press to return to the start of the current track. Repeated presses skips tothe start of previous tracks. When controlling a VCR, use this button to goback channels (channel -)...
Page 47 - Cassette Deck Controls
47 Operation Controlling the Rest of Your System memo Cassette Deck Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching thereceiver the commands (see p.23-25). 1 SOURCE Press to switch the cassette deck between STANDBY and ON (not possible on all mod...
Page 48 - DVD/DVR Player Controls; MENU
48 Controlling the Rest of Your System memo DVD/DVR Player Controls This remote control can control this component after entering the proper codes or teaching the receiverthe commands (see p.23-25). 1 SOURCE Press to switch the DVD/LD player between STANDBY and ON. 2 4 Press to return to the start o...
Page 49 - Number buttons
49 Operation DTV Controls This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes or teaching thereceiver the commands (see p.23-25). 1 STANDBY/ON (power) Press to switch the TV or CATV between STANDBY and ON . 2 Number buttons Use to select a specific TV channel. 3 ¶ (+10) ...
Page 51 - Additional Information; Cause; Symptom; Troubleshooting
51 Additional Information Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit may have been activated. • Static electricity caused by dry air. • Improper connections. • Sound is muted.• The volume is turned down.• The MONITOR is ON.• Speakers are turned OFF. • Improper connections. • Th...
Page 58 - Specifications; Amplifier Section; Video Section
58 Additional Information Specifications +0–3 Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of100 watts* per channel, min., at 8ohms, from 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz withno more than 0.2 %** total harmonicdistortion (front). Continuous Power OutputVSX-409Front ................... 100 W per channel (1kHz...
Page 60 - PIONEER CORPORATION
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