Pioneer VSX-409RDS Bedienungsanleitung

Operating InstructionsAUDIO/VIDEOMULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVERVSX-409RDS

10Audio/Video cordsUse good quality audio/video cords with RCA/phono plugs at each end(not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord

11Set up OperationSpeaker terminalsUse good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to thereceiver.1 Twist around 10 mm of bare wire strands toge

12Hints on speaker placementSpeakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, whileothers shou

13Set up OperationCLASSMENUMPXSET UPD. ACCESSTOP MENUSOURCESOURCE SELECTDVDTAPECDTUNERTV CONT.CH. SELECTFUNCTIONFLDIMMERRECEIVERMDCD-R*&#@TV VOL.E

14Setting Up for Surround Sound5Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF(subwoofer) select mode.6Use the 5∞ buttons to turn the subwooferfunction on or

15Set up OperationSetting Up for Surround SoundSetting up speaker levels for Dolby Pro LogicIn order to get the best surround sound you need to set up

16Setting up speaker levels for DSPCLASSMENUMPXSET UPD. ACCESSTOP MENUSOURCESOURCE SELECTDVDTAPECDTUNERTV CONT.CH. SELECTFUNCTIONFLDIMMERRECEIVERMDCD-

Operation17Set upDisplays & ControlsFront Panel1#$ (*@&%^2 34 5 67 890-=~!1 MAIN POWER buttonPush to send electricity to the receiver. Note th

181 2 PRO LOGIC indicatorLights when any Dolby Pro Logic mode isselected.The main character display briefly shows thecurrent Pro Logic mode (PRO LOGIC

Operation191 SOURCE (POWER) buttonThis button turns on/off the power for PIONEERcomponents connected to the VSX-409RDS.2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMANDbutton

2Congratulations on buying this fine Pioneerproduct.Please read through these operating instructionsso you will know how to operate your modelproperly

20Listening in Dolby Pro Logic ModeTo really appreciate what the VSX-409RDS can do, sit back and experience a movie encoded in Dolby Digital orDolby P

21OperationListening in Surround SoundListening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input ModeSome DVD players feature a built-in Dolby Digital decoder with separate a

22Listening in Surround SoundListening in DSP ModeThe DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes transform your living room into a variety of different sou

23OperationFinding a StationThe following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) andmanual (step) tu

24Tuning Directly to a StationSometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen. In this case, you can simplyenter t

25OperationMemorizing Stations (front panel only)If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store th

26 Naming Memorized Stations (front panel only)You can input a name of up to four characters for each preset station in the receiver's memory (se

27OperationRecalling Memorized StationsHaving memorized up to 30 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can quickly recall one ofthe

28An Introduction to RDS & EONRadio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listenerswith

29OperationUsing the RDS displayTo display the different types of RDS information available (RT, PT and PTY as explained on the previous page),press T

3Table of ContentsIntroductory Information ... 5Checking the Supplied Accessories ...

30Searching for RDS Programmes (front panel only)One of the most useful features of RDS is the ability to search for a particular kind of radio progra

31OperationUsing EON search (front panel only)1Put the receiver in FM band by pressing theFM/AM button.EON is only broadcast on FM.2Choose a station s

32Making a RecordingMaking an Audio RecordingThe following steps show you how to make an audio recording from the built in tuner, or from an audio sou

33OperationMaking a RecordingMaking a Video RecordingThe following steps show you how to make a video recording from a video source connected to the r

34Controlling the Rest of Your SystemCD/MD/CD-R Player ControlsThe following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your CD, MD or

35OperationControlling the Rest of Your SystemCassette Deck ControlsThe following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your casse

36Controlling the Rest of Your SystemDVD Player ControlsThe following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your DVD player is mad

37OperationControlling the Rest of Your System1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons toput the remote control in the statedmode.2 SOURCE (power)Press to switch

38TroubleshootingIncorrect operation is often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrongwith this component, ch

39SymptomBroadcast stations cannot be se-lected automatically.No sound from surround or centerspeakers.Cannot be remote controlled.Cause• Weak radio s

4FeaturesFive channels of independent amplificationFive independent power amplifiers, each rated at 80W, ensure accurate, dynamic reproductionof all m

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5Set upIntroductory InformationRemote control unitAM loop antenna FM wire antenna'AA' size IEC R6Pbatteries (x2)Using this ManualCLASSMENUMP

6Operating range of remote control unit30307m1 2 34 5 6++--Preparing the Remote ControlDry cell batteries('AA&a

7Set upConnecting Your SystemFM wire antennaConnect the FM wire antenna and fully extendvertically along a window frame, etc.7 To improve FM reception

8Connecting Your SystemCD playerCD-R , Cassette deckMD , DAT etc.FMUNBAL75ΩLRLRAM LOOPANTENNAFM ANTENNACDOUTCD-R/TAPE/MDININININININININCONTROLSURROUN

9Set up OperationConnecting Your SystemFMUNBAL75ΩLRLRAM LOOPANTENNAFM ANTENNACDOUTCD-R/TAPE/MDININININININININCONTROLSURROUNDCENTERSUBWOOFERPREOUTTOMO