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... label. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be cleaned only with care. When replacement parts are not likely to be unplugged from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. All operating and use a mounting accessory recommended by following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. •...
... label. An outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be cleaned only with care. When replacement parts are not likely to be unplugged from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions. All operating and use a mounting accessory recommended by following conditions: • When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. •...
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... power consumption in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on pages 31. Regarding the value of all multi-channel material. Enhance your listening experience further with 5.1 channel outputs. Dolby* Pro Logic Enjoy stunning multi-channel, surround sound effects from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D209 fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with built-in signal processing that recreates the movie theater...
... power consumption in standby mode, refer to "Specifications" on pages 31. Regarding the value of all multi-channel material. Enhance your listening experience further with 5.1 channel outputs. Dolby* Pro Logic Enjoy stunning multi-channel, surround sound effects from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DVD 5.1 channel input A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX-D209 fully compatible with Dolby Digital decoders and DVD players with built-in signal processing that recreates the movie theater...
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... Manual 6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your System 8 Connecting Antennas 8 Connecting Audio Components 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 10 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Speakers 11 AC OUTLET 12 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Displays & Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Listening in Surround Sound 20 Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode 20 Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input Mode 21 Listening in DSP Mode 22 Using the Tuner 23 Finding a Station 23 Tuning Directly...
... Manual 6 Installing the Receiver 6 Preparing the Remote Control 7 Connecting Your System 8 Connecting Antennas 8 Connecting Audio Components 9 Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components 10 Connecting Video Components 10 Connecting Speakers 11 AC OUTLET 12 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Setting Up for Surround Sound 13 Displays & Controls 17 Front Panel 17 Display ...18 Remote Control 19 Listening in Surround Sound 20 Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode 20 Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input Mode 21 Listening in DSP Mode 22 Using the Tuner 23 Finding a Station 23 Tuning Directly...
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...) SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ $ ! 1 2 3 4 * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Using this unit. In the Additional Information section (p.30-31) you to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver 6 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that display is for the VSX-D209 audio/video multichannel receiver...
...) SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ $ ! 1 2 3 4 * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î Using this unit. In the Additional Information section (p.30-31) you to take full advantage of the great surround sound features of space above the receiver. 8 inches (20 cm.) Receiver 6 Introductory Information Checking the Supplied Accessories Please check that display is for the VSX-D209 audio/video multichannel receiver...
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Operating range of remote control unit memo The remote control may have different voltages. Incorrect use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to (CD, CDR/TAPE, TUNER, etc.) and use of buttons called FUNCTION and a set of batteries may result in the battery case. ¶ Batteries with the same shape may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Thus, if the VSX-D209 is operated simultaneously with Î...
Operating range of remote control unit memo The remote control may have different voltages. Incorrect use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to (CD, CDR/TAPE, TUNER, etc.) and use of buttons called FUNCTION and a set of batteries may result in the battery case. ¶ Batteries with the same shape may not work properly if: ¶ There are received by pointing the receiver's remote control directly at the component. Thus, if the VSX-D209 is operated simultaneously with Î...
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Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to VIDINEO L (left), and the yellow plugs to push home the plugs into their sockets. L Be sure to VIDEO. Audio/Video cords Use good quality audio/video cords with RCA/phono plugs at each end to connect the audio or video components and a video cord to connect the monitor/TV. R Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is disconnected from the wall outlet. Set up Connecting Your System Connecting Audio Components Connect your audio components as shown...
Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to VIDINEO L (left), and the yellow plugs to push home the plugs into their sockets. L Be sure to VIDEO. Audio/Video cords Use good quality audio/video cords with RCA/phono plugs at each end to connect the audio or video components and a video cord to connect the monitor/TV. R Cassette deck placement Depending on where the cassette deck is disconnected from the wall outlet. Set up Connecting Your System Connecting Audio Components Connect your audio components as shown...
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... speaker system or add new speakers, etc. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ $ ! 1 2 3 4 TV FUNC. @ * & # 5 6 7 8 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. distance setup). Phantom Center channel sounds are played through both front speakers equally. 3 Stereo Surround channel sounds and center channel bass frequencies are heard through the front speakers. mode and the DSP mode. 1 Switch on the front panel. 3 4 Use the 5∞ buttons to select one of the four types of center mode. 4 See the center mode...
... speaker system or add new speakers, etc. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ $ ! 1 2 3 4 TV FUNC. @ * & # 5 6 7 8 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. distance setup). Phantom Center channel sounds are played through both front speakers equally. 3 Stereo Surround channel sounds and center channel bass frequencies are heard through the front speakers. mode and the DSP mode. 1 Switch on the front panel. 3 4 Use the 5∞ buttons to select one of the four types of center mode. 4 See the center mode...
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SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF (subwoofer) select mode. 6 Use the 5∞ buttons to the listener's ears at a slightly different time. Again, You need to judge how far the speakers are from your normal listening position and set the distance accordingly. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. The first...
SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF (subwoofer) select mode. 6 Use the 5∞ buttons to the listener's ears at a slightly different time. Again, You need to judge how far the speakers are from your normal listening position and set the distance accordingly. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. The first...
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... TEST TONE sounds for the subwoofer • These speaker level settings are satisfied that the set up is heard from the sub woofer, however. 4 Adjust the respective speaker levels with the LEVEL +/- Setting up speaker levels for DVD CH 5.1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD 5.1 CH input mode. 2 Play a DVD 5.1 CH source and set master volume to the next 4, 6, 7 speaker. SELECT again to move to a moderate level. 3, 5, 7 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...
... TEST TONE sounds for the subwoofer • These speaker level settings are satisfied that the set up is heard from the sub woofer, however. 4 Adjust the respective speaker levels with the LEVEL +/- Setting up speaker levels for DVD CH 5.1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD 5.1 CH input mode. 2 Play a DVD 5.1 CH source and set master volume to the next 4, 6, 7 speaker. SELECT again to move to a moderate level. 3, 5, 7 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT...
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.... @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the DSP MODE button to the next 2 speaker. You can cycle through the five different types with the LEVEL +/- SELECT button. buttons. 4, 6, Adjust the volumes of your choice when seated in the display. 6 Adjust the center (CT) speaker level with the LEVEL +/- Adjust the volume of your normal listening position. 7 5 Press CH. SELECT again to move to turn on a DSP effect. Adjust the volumes of the...
.... @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Use the DSP MODE button to the next 2 speaker. You can cycle through the five different types with the LEVEL +/- SELECT button. buttons. 4, 6, Adjust the volumes of your choice when seated in the display. 6 Adjust the center (CT) speaker level with the LEVEL +/- Adjust the volume of your normal listening position. 7 5 Press CH. SELECT again to move to turn on a DSP effect. Adjust the volumes of the...
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... tone controls and channel levels for playback or recording. % S.BASS button Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. Set up Operation = ~! @ 1 STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between the three banks (classes) of station memories. 5 MEMORY button (see page 24) Press to memorize a station for a more powerful bass sound. FL DIMMER button Use this does not switch the speakers off. ~ SPEAKER button Use to 6dB in standby mode). 3 STATION (+/-), FREQUENCY (+/-), TUNING SELECT buttons (see page 23) lf the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light...
... tone controls and channel levels for playback or recording. % S.BASS button Use to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. Set up Operation = ~! @ 1 STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between the three banks (classes) of station memories. 5 MEMORY button (see page 24) Press to memorize a station for a more powerful bass sound. FL DIMMER button Use this does not switch the speakers off. ~ SPEAKER button Use to 6dB in standby mode). 3 STATION (+/-), FREQUENCY (+/-), TUNING SELECT buttons (see page 23) lf the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light...
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... will improve the sound quality. Also, you to the top menu. 4 TEST TONE button (see page 15 & 2324) Use this button brings you can be used to select the type of setting the effect levels 6 2 button (see page 22) Use to select a Dolby Pro Logic mode. buttons Use to set the relative speaker volumes for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209. 2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND buttons (see Controlling the Rest of a double cassette deck player. CHANNEL/STATION +/- Displays & Controls Operation Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT...
... will improve the sound quality. Also, you to the top menu. 4 TEST TONE button (see page 15 & 2324) Use this button brings you can be used to select the type of setting the effect levels 6 2 button (see page 22) Use to select a Dolby Pro Logic mode. buttons Use to set the relative speaker volumes for PIONEER components connected to the VSX-D209. 2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND buttons (see Controlling the Rest of a double cassette deck player. CHANNEL/STATION +/- Displays & Controls Operation Remote Control 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT...
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... receiver to DVD 5.1CH input mode. Many video tapes feature Dolby Surround/Pro Logic these modes, it's really important that your Pro Logic mode (see page. 11-12), and that you can't turn on this. The effect can adjust the effect level within an range of these days. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Pressing repeatedly changes the Pro Logic mode in Dolby Pro Logic). to have connected your living room. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press 2 (DOLBY PRO...
... receiver to DVD 5.1CH input mode. Many video tapes feature Dolby Surround/Pro Logic these modes, it's really important that your Pro Logic mode (see page. 11-12), and that you can't turn on this. The effect can adjust the effect level within an range of these days. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Pressing repeatedly changes the Pro Logic mode in Dolby Pro Logic). to have connected your living room. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press 2 (DOLBY PRO...
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... SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. memo • You can 't use the tone controls S.BASS, or the DIRECT function in 5.1 CH mode. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. On the remote control, repeated presses of the VSX-D209 provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than the Dolby Pro Logic mode. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Operation 1 21 Connect these decoders will enhance you have separate analog audio outputs for instructions on connecting up. 5.1 channel mode of the FUNCTION button switches...
... SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. memo • You can 't use the tone controls S.BASS, or the DIRECT function in 5.1 CH mode. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. On the remote control, repeated presses of the VSX-D209 provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel separation than the Dolby Pro Logic mode. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. Operation 1 21 Connect these decoders will enhance you have separate analog audio outputs for instructions on connecting up. 5.1 channel mode of the FUNCTION button switches...
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... input level settings spefically for effect level in DSP mode are off , SP OFF will enhance you surround sound experience (see page. 16). • If you try and turn on when the speakes are off . • You can't use the tone controls, or the DIRECT function with DSP mode. 22 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER Repeated presses of different sound environments when playing standard (two channel) stereo sources. THEATER 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a dance music club. buttons...
... input level settings spefically for effect level in DSP mode are off , SP OFF will enhance you surround sound experience (see page. 16). • If you try and turn on when the speakes are off . • You can't use the tone controls, or the DIRECT function with DSP mode. 22 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER Repeated presses of different sound environments when playing standard (two channel) stereo sources. THEATER 1 Simulates the acoustic environment of a dance music club. buttons...
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... 4 panel use the FM/AM button). 4 Tune to enjoy the broadcast. MPX Each press switches the band between FM and AM (on how to an FM station because the signal is reached, then release. MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to do this. 3 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 MPX 1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to switch the receiver into...
... 4 panel use the FM/AM button). 4 Tune to enjoy the broadcast. MPX Each press switches the band between FM and AM (on how to an FM station because the signal is reached, then release. MPX mode If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light when tuning to do this. 3 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 MPX 1 1 Use the FUNCTION button to switch the receiver into...
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... select either FM or AM. TAPE MD CD-R $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. The VSXD209 can simply enter the frequency directly using the front panel controls of 10 stations each time. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see page.23). SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING Each press switches the band between RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME bands. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Press D. ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS). 1, 3 5 Use...
... select either FM or AM. TAPE MD CD-R $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. The VSXD209 can simply enter the frequency directly using the front panel controls of 10 stations each time. When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono, see page.23). SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING Each press switches the band between RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME bands. 1 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 4 Press D. ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS). 1, 3 5 Use...
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... CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Record MONITOR You can be made using the front panel buttons. 2 Prepare the program source. On the receiver, select the source directly using the MONITOR button on the recorded signal. 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to (monitor) the recording as a CD player...
... CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. EFFECT 9 0 $ ! 3 4 & # 7 8 CHANNEL STATION D. Record MONITOR You can be made using the front panel buttons. 2 Prepare the program source. On the receiver, select the source directly using the MONITOR button on the recorded signal. 1 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV CONT. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a source to (monitor) the recording as a CD player...
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... CD-R decks. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 7 8 9 0 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to put the remote into TV mode with all models).. 4 TV VOL +/- Use to select channels. Use to adjust the TV volume. 5 CHANNEL +/- the CD, MD, or CD-R button). 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV...
... CD-R decks. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. ACCESS TOP MENU FQ CLASS MENU TEST TONE SORROUND ENTER FQ MPX SET UP 2 DSP MODE MUTING CH. TAPE MD CD-R ! $ 1 2 TV FUNC. @ * 5 6 TV VOL. SELECT LEVEL RECEIVER FUNCTION FL DIMMER MASTER VOLUME AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î 7 8 9 0 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to put the remote into TV mode with all models).. 4 TV VOL +/- Use to select channels. Use to adjust the TV volume. 5 CHANNEL +/- the CD, MD, or CD-R button). 1 2 3 4 5 6 SOURCE SOURCE SELECT DVD CD TUNER TV...
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... 8). • Turn off . • Monitor is on . FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is connected correctly (see pages 8 through 11). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS to carry out repair work. Sometimes the trouble may have activated. • Static electricity caused by other components and electrical appliances being used. Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit...
... 8). • Turn off . • Monitor is on . FM broadcasts • The FM antenna is connected correctly (see pages 8 through 11). • Press MUTING on the remote control. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME. • Press SPEAKERS to carry out repair work. Sometimes the trouble may have activated. • Static electricity caused by other components and electrical appliances being used. Cause • The power plug is disconnected. • The protection circuit...