User manual PIONEER VSX-D309

[. . . ] AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D309 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). [. . . ] If your component(s) are listed in the "Preset Code List" on page 43, simply recall the corresponding preset code. Recalling preset codes The following steps show you how to recall preset codes for each MULTI CONTROL button. Once the preset code is assigned, pressing the button will automatically set the remote to operate the respective component. memo · Refer to "Preset Code List" on page 43 for the components and manufacturers available. · Refer to "Controlling the Rest of Your System" on pages 36 to 40 for detailed explanations on how to operate your other components. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD 1 Press REMOTE SET UP and 1 at the same time to select the preset mode. LED CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 3 2 dB dB 1 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5. 1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE ATT SIGNAL SELECT 5 9 6 0 FUNC 7 EFFECT 8 ENTER The LED on the remote control starts to blink. To cancel the preset mode at any time Press REMOTE SET UP. CHANNEL LEVEL 10 CH VOL TV CONTROL FQ ST ENTER ST DISC VOL 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 MENU FQ TOP MENU SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 D. ACCESS 8 4 3 ¢ CHANNEL 1 ¡ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING FL REMOTE MASTER RECEIVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1, 4 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 fi repeatedly to display the name of the component's manufacturer. dB dB dB dB dB If necessary, press @ or # to see if an alternative code from the same manufacturer is available. If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 20 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 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. Set up dB dB dB dB 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'S 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. · If no commands are entered the receiver automatically exits the preset code mode after 20 seconds. 21 Preparations Clearing the Remote Control Settings Clears all presets and restores factory default settings. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD LED CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TV CONT Press REMOTE SET UP and 0 at the same time for more 3 seconds. The LED display at the top of the remote control will blink. After blinking three times, all the settings will be canceled. 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5. 1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE ATT SIGNAL SELECT 5 9 6 0 FUNC 7 EFFECT 8 ENTER CHANNEL LEVEL 10 CH VOL TV CONTROL FQ ST ENTER ST DISC 0 VOL MENU FQ TOP MENU SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 D. ACCESS 8 4 3 ¢ CHANNEL 1 ¡ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING FL REMOTE MASTER RECEIVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEO PRE-PROGRAMMED REMOTECONTROLUNIT REMOTE SET UP 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 control to set up and listen to a CD on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you continue to listen to your CD player. When the DIRECT function is ON any MULTI CONTROL button you press will change the function of both the receiver and the remote control. When you turn the DIRECT function OFF, you can operate the remote control without effecting the receiver. Thus you could switch the remote control the VCR and operate that component while the receiver plays a different component. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TAPE/MD TV CONT 2 2 DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5. 1CH 1 2 3 4 CHANNEL TEST SELECT TONE ATT SIGNAL SELECT 3 1 To turn the DIRECT funtion OFF (the default setting is ON), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 3 at the same time. 2 To turn the the DIRECT function ON (if you have turned it off), press REMOTE SET UP and number button 2 at the same time. 5 9 6 0 FUNC 7 EFFECT 8 ENTER CHANNEL LEVEL 10 CH VOL TV CONTROL FQ ST ENTER ST DISC VOL MENU FQ TOP MENU SOURCE CLASS MPX BAND 7 D. ACCESS 8 4 3 ¢ CHANNEL 1 ¡ LOUDNESS FUNCTION MUTING FL REMOTE MASTER RECEIVER DIMMER SETUP VOLUME AUDIO/VIDEOPRE PROGRAMMED REMOTE SET UP 22 Displays & Controls Front Panel 1 23 4 56 Nm-Û?/ 7 Digital Signal Processor 8 9 0- = R 1 MPX MODE 2/DTS SIGNAL SELECT PHONES MIDNIGHT @ @ ~ ! @ # $% ^ & 1 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is in standby mode (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). 0 2 /DTS button (see pages 29, 31) Use to switch between the various Dolby/DTS surround modes. 2 - SIGNAL SELECT button (see page 28) Use to select between an analog or digital signal. STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between on and standby. (note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). = MASTER VOLUME Use to set the overall listening volume. 3 STATION (+/­), FREQUENCY (+/­), TUNING SELECT buttons (see pages 32­34) STATION (+/­) Selects station memories when using the tuner. TUNING SELECT Switches between station memory and frequency select modes. ~ PHONES jack Use to connect headphones but this does not switch the speakers off. !SPEAKER button Use to switch the speaker system on or off. @ DIRECT button Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off. This mode bypasses the tone controls and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a program source. 4 CLASS button (see pages 33-34) Switches between the three banks (classes) of station memories. # BASS (+/­) buttons Use to increase/decrease bass (within a range of -6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). Operation 5 MEMORY button (see page 34) Press to memorize a station for recall using the STATION (+/­) buttons. $ TREBLE (+/­) buttons Use to increase/decrease treble (within a range of -6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). 6 MPX button (see page 32) lf 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. % Function buttons Use to select a source for playback or recording. ^ MIDNIGHT button (see page 31) Use when listening to movie soundtracks at low volume. This feature will enable you to hear quiet sounds and not get jolted by loud or sudden sound effects. 7 Display (see page 24) 8 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the remote control. & FL DIMMER button Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. [. . . ] 5 Hz to 7 MHz ­3 dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB Cross Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 dB 44 R O NI C IND U ST RIES S SO CIAT IO N EST 1924 · EIA We Want You We Want You Listening For A Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment. Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise. [. . . ]