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 properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, put them away in a safe place for future reference.
: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

WARNING

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. 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.
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: 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] 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.
[For Canadian model] This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. [Pour le modle Canadien] Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Information to User

Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may invalidate the user's right to operate the equipment.
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 manufacturers 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. 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 threewire 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 Powersupply 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. 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.

Midnight Listening Mode

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 VSXD409/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.
** 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... Using this Manual.... Installing the Receiver.... Preparing the Remote Control.... 6 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

Set up Operation

Preparations... 16
Setting Up for Surround Sound... Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel... Setting Up the Remote Control... Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-D509S)... Clearing All the Remote Control Settings... Direct Function... Programming a Different Component into the MULTI CONTROL button (VSX-D509S). Checking Preset Code (VSX-D509S).... 29 29
Displays & Controls... 30
Front Panel.... Display.... Remote Control (VSX-D509S)... Remote Control (VSX-D409)... 32 34

Sound Modes.. 36

Learning about the Sound Modes... Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input.. Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound.. Selecting a Sound Mode... Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode... ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby/DTS mode)... Playing a Source.... 41

RF OUT (AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL OUT 1 PCM (OPT.)

VIDEO L

PCM/ PCM/ (OPT.) DIGITAL OUT
PCM/ PCM/ (OPT.) DIGITAL IN

RF IN (AC-3)(LD)

DIGITAL IN OPTICAL COAXIAL
DVD/LD player or LD player

RF demodulator RFD-1

Make sure the RF demodulator digital in switch is set correctly (optical or coaxial depending on the connection).

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.

FM wire antenna

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc.

3/8 in. (10mm)

Antenna snap connectors
Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector shut.

Using external antennas

7 To improve FM reception
Connect an external FM antenna.
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

75 coaxial cable
Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) 15-18 ft. (56m)

Connecting Speakers

A full complement of six speakers is shown here but, naturally, everyones 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 youll only hear the front speakers connected to the B system and multi channel sources will be down-mixed to these two speakers.

1 Press REMOTE SET UP and 1 at the same time to select the preset mode.
The LED on the remote control starts to blink. To cancel the preset mode at any time Press REMOTE SET UP.
DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD TV CONT

: : : : : :

DVD or LD player TV or Satellite tuner VCR or Digital Video Recorder CD player CD Recorder or Tape deck or MD player TV or Cable TV tuner
The LED lights steadily and the first manufacturer (and preset code(s)) appear in the display. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds.
3 Press % or repeatedly to display the name of the components manufacturer.

dB dB dB

If necessary, press @ or # to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is available. A list of all available preset codes is provided on page 57. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds.
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 entered the proper code. If the component does not turn ON or OFF and there is more than one setup code, press @ or # to select another code in step 3 or try inputting another code (starting again from step 2). Some manufacturers use several sets of remote control signals and the first code may not correspond to your component.
Repeat steps 2 through 4 to assign preset codes for as many components as necessary.
5 Press REMOTE SET UP to exit the preset mode.
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. TUNER cannot be preset. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds.
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.
SOURCE RECEIVER DVD TV VCR CD-R MULTI CONTROL RCV CD TUN TVC
1 Press SETUP and hold for 3 seconds.
The visible LED will blink twice.
2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for the component you want to control and then press 9, 7, then 5 to select the LEARNING setup mode. The remote is ready to learn new commands from other remote controls.

2 RECEIVER button (see page 16)
Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver.
Use the number buttons to select the radio frequency in tuner DIRECT ACCESS mode or the tracks in CD, DVD mode etc. Also, buttons marked with the following names have special functions. If you try to use one of these functions but the display flashes it means that function cannot be used in the current mode (for example DSP modes cannot be used when 5.1 CH setting is on). 2 (see pages 38, 41) Use to put receiver in DOLBY DIGITAL, DOLBY SURROUND and DTS modes. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.
ATT 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. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. SIGNAL SELECT (see page 37) Use to select the proper signal (analog, digital) for the source your are inputting. To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button.
D. ACCESS button (see page 43)
Use to directly access a radio station by pressing the number of the station you want.

8 LOUDNESS button

9 FUNCTION button
Use select the playback or recording source. This button lets you cycle through the different functions of the receiver in the following order: CD, tuner, AUX, CDR/TAPE, VCDR/DVR, DVD/ LD, DVD 5.1 CH., and TV/SAT.
4 THE FOLLOWING FOUR SETS OF BUTTONS ARE DEDICATED TV CONTROL. THEY ARE ONLY USED FOR CONTROLLING YOUR TV. FUNC button

0 RECEIVER

(POWER) button

- FL DIMMER button

TV POWER button
= LED DISPLAY (see pages 24-25)

TV CHANNEL +/ buttons

Use to change channels on your TV.

TV VOLUME +/ buttons

5 MENU button
Use to access different menus associated with your DVD player.
~ EFFECT +/ buttons (see page 41-note)
Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in different DSP sound modes or advanced listening modes.

ACTION

Simulates the acoustic environment of a modern large movie theater. You can enjoy the power and dynamics of motion picture audio which is suitable for action movies on sources marked 1 , or.

EXPANDED

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.

DSP modes

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes allow you to transform your living room into a variety of different sonic environments when playing standard (two-channel) stereo sources, Dolby Pro Logic sources, and Dolby Digital sources. If you try to add this effect to functions which can not use it SP off flashes in the display.

HALL 1

Simulates the acoustic environment of a large concert hall of wooden construction. Complex delay of reflected sounds coupled with reverberation effects create a dynamic and beautiful sound characteristic of an orchestra performing in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music

HALL 2

Simulates the acoustic environment of a concert hall with stone walls. The rich reverberations and natural fullness of the sound create the auditory impression of being in a concert hall, making it suitable for classical music.
Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club. Less delay on the reflected sounds emphasizes the sensation of hearing a live band.
Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass sound of a nightclub with a square dance floor. A short delay on the reflected sounds emulates the raw power of the dance music.

THEATER 1

Adjusts the delay of the reflected sound to simulate the acoustic environment of a medium sized movie theater.

THEATER 2

Simulates the acoustic environment of a theater while maintaining proper localization of each channel.

When playing LD recorded in Dolby Digital When connecting a DVD/LD player or LD player using the 2 RF output, a commercially available RF demodulator (RFD-1) is required. The RF demodulator changes the RF signal to a digital signal which is then processed by the receiver at the digital input jacks. For more details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RFD-1.

Sound M Sound Modes

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 2 (Dolby) surround mode.

Surround operation

This sets the remote to select the sound mode. (On the D409 the button is called RECEIVER.) (You can skip this step when using the controls on the receiver.)
TV CONTROL TV DTV ON / OFF

EFFECT +/

2 Press DSP MODE to select the sound mode.
Each press changes the DSP mode as follows:
=HALL 1 = HALL 2 = JAZZ = DANCE (OFF) + THEATER 2 + THEATER 1 + memo
The amount of effect of each DSP mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 (the default setting value is 70) by pressing EFFECT +/.

DSP MODE EFFECT +/

FQ ST ST
DVD 5.1 ch. input playback (VSX-D509S)
Connect a component with 5.1 channel output to enjoy the surround sound created by 5.1 channel playback.

DVD MULTI CONTROL

There are two ways to switch on DVD 5.1 CH mode. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. Then press the RCV button and number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH). On the main unit simply press the DVD button.

DVD 5.1CH

Press number button 5 (DVD 5.1CH) on the remote to go back to the DVD mode control. To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button (DVD/LD, etc.).
Each press switches the input: DVD/LD j DVD 5.1ch
When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode, SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode, LOUDNESS and speakers B cannot be operated. When 5.1ch input is selected, only the volume level and channel levels can be set.
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 CONTROL

There are two ways to switch on DVD 5.1 CH mode. With the remote control press the DVD/ LD MULTI CONTROL button. Then press the RECEIVER button and number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH). On the main unit simply press the DVD 5.1CH button.
Press number button 4 (DVD 5.1CH) on the remote to go back to the DVD/LD mode control To exit this mode using the main unit simply press other function button (DVD/LD, etc.).

memo DVD 5.1CH

When 5.1 ch input is selected, Dolby mode, DSP mode,SIGNAL SELECT, ATT, DIRECT, TONE, MIDNIGHT mode and LOUDNESS cannot be operated. When 5.1ch input is selected, only the volume level and channel levels can be set.
Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode
When the volume is low, surround effects tend to become less than satisfactory. Turn the MIDNIGHT listening mode on to enjoy the effects of quality surround sound even at low volumes. This mode allows you to hear effective surround sound of movies at low volume levels.

Press MIDNIGHT.

Each press switches MIDNIGHT listening mode on or off.
The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume level.
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, 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.

DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD

2 Switch the Dolby/DTS mode on and off by pressing 2 on the remote control or 2/ DTS on the front panel.
Each press changes the display as follows.
=STANDARD = MUSICAL = DRAMA (OFF) + EXPANDED + ACTION +
Refer to page 36 for more details about each surround effect.

2 /DTS

memo The effects of Dolby/DTS mode can be adjusted in the range of 10 to 90 by pressing EFFECT +/ (the default setting is 70). Also, the effect level can be set in each Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the EFFECT +/ button. The STANDARD mode cannot be changed.
Playing a Source Operation

ENTER

4 If necessary, press SIGNAL SELECT to select the input signal corresponding to the source component (as above). 5 Start playback of the component you selected in step 1.

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. Once you are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall latersee Memorizing Stations on page 43 for more on how to do this.
1 Press the MULTI CONTROL TUN button
On the receiver, press the FM/AM button to select the tuner mode.
2 Use the BAND button to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM (on the front panel use the FM/AM button).

3 Tune to a station.

FQ ST ENTER
Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold either the FQ. + or FQ. button for about a second. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one. Repeat this step to search for other stations. Manual tuning To change the frequency one step at a time, press the FQ. (5) buttons.

+ / FQ.

High speed tuning Press and hold the FQ. + or FQ. button for high speed tuning, releasing the button once the desired frequency is reached.

MPX mode

If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to an FM station because the signal is weak, press the MPX button to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to enjoy the broadcast.
Tuning Directly to a Station
Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen to. In this case, you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control (this function is not available using the front panel controls of the receiver).
2 Press the BAND button to select either FM or AM.
Each press switches the band between FM and AM. On the receiver, pressing the FM/AM button switches between bands.
3 Press D.ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS). 4 Use the number buttons to enter the frequency of the radio station.
Example: To tune to 106.00 (FM), press 0

SP A TUNED STEREO

If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again.
LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING FL REMOTE MASTER

Memorizing Stations

If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy recall whenever you want to listen to that 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). The process for memorizing stations is only possible from the controls on the front panel of the receiver.
1 Tune to a station you want to memorize.
See Finding a Station and Tuning Directly to a Station, on pages 42 and this page, for more on how to do this.

2 Press MEMORY.

The display shows a blinking memory class.

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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 available station memories in each class. After choosing the location you want, the preset class and number blink for about 5 seconds and the receiver stores the station. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to memorize up to 30 stations.

2 TV FUNC. (TV only)

Press to switch the TV input. (Not possible with all models. If it doesn't work with the preset code, use the learning feature see page 26.)

3 TV VOL +/

4 CHANNEL +/

6 Number buttons

7 ENTER (DISC) button (VSX-D509S only)

(VSX-D409 only)

Use to move to lower numbered channels

9 (VSX-D409 only)

Use to move to higher numbered channels
0 EFFECT +/ (VSX-D409 only)
For TV and cable TV use tis button toimmediately enter a new channel (CHANNEL ENTER function). For satellite TV use this button to exit the menu screen.

- MENU (VSX-D409 only)

Use to select the menu screen.
= TOP MENU (VSX-D409 only)
Use to bring up the GUIDE on a satellite TV.
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. If you have two TVs, assign the main TV to the TVC button. If you hook up your system this way, the first four TV controls will always be accessible.

Additional Information

Troubleshooting
Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. 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.

Symptom

The power does not turn ON.
The power plug is disconnected. The protection circuit may have been activated.

Remedy

Connect the power plug to the wall outlet. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again. Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to pages 8 to 15). Press MUTING on the remote control. Adjust MASTER VOLUME. Press the MONITOR button. Press SPEAKERS to select the speakers you connected. Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to pages 8 to 15). Press the correct function button. Tune in the correct frequency. Connect the antenna (refer to page 13). Route 2 RF and digital cables away from the antenna terminals and wires.

The unit does not respond when the buttons are pressed. No sound is output when a function is selected.
Static electricity caused by dry air.
Improper connections. Sound is muted. The volume is turned down. The MONITOR is ON. Speakers are turned OFF.
No image is output when a function is selected. Considerable noise in radio broadcasts.
Improper connections. The input source is not properly selected. Incorrect frequency. The antenna is not connected. 2 RF and/or digital cables are near the antenna terminals and wires. FM broadcasts The FM antenna is not fully extended or is poorly positioned. Weak radio signals.
Fully extend the FM wire antenna, position for best reception, and secure to a wall. Connect an outdoor FM antenna (refer to page 13).
AM broadcasts The AM antenna is poorly positioned. Weak radio signals. Interference cause by other equipment (fluorescent lamp, motor, etc.).
Adjust the direction and position for best reception. Connect an additional internal or external AM antenna (refer to page 13). Turn off the equipment causing the noise or move it away from the receiver. Place the antenna farther away from the equipment causing the noise.
Broadcast stations cannot be selected automatically. No sound from surround or center speakers.

Weak radio signal.

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. Connect the speakers (refer to page 14). Set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL or ANALOG according to the type of connections made. (refer to page 37). Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to pages 20-21). Make digital connections (refer to page 11) and set SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 37). Refer to the instruction manual supplied with the DVD player. Set the digital volume level of the player to full, or to the neutral position.

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