VSX-409RDS: Audio/Video Multi-Channel Receiver

AUDIO/VIDEO
MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
VSX-409RDS
Operating Instructions
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IMPORTANT not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can

result in electric shock. The plug or adaptor of the
of a three-pin plug.
NOTE
distribution panel should be provided with a 5 amp
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Table of Contents
Introductory Information ..................................... 5

Checking the Supplied Accessories ............................................................... 5
Using this Manual ........................................................................................... 5
Preparing the Remote Control ........................................................................ 6
Set up
Connecting Your System ..................................... 7
Connecting Antennas ..................................................................................... 7
Connecting Audio Components ..................................................................... 8
Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components ................................................... 9
Connecting Video Components .................................................................... 10
Connecting Speakers ................................................................................... 11
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
Operation
Finding a Station ........................................................................................... 23
Tuning Directly to a Station ........................................................................... 24
Memorizing Stations .................................................................................... 25
Naming Memorized Stations ........................................................................ 26
Recalling Memorized Stations ...................................................................... 27
An Introduction to RDS & EON .................................................................... 28
Searching for RDS Programmes .................................................................. 30
Using EON Search ........................................................................................ 31
Making a Recording ........................................... 32

Making an Audio Recording ......................................................................... 32
Making a Video Recording ............................................................................ 33
Controlling the Rest of Your System ................ 34

CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls ....................................................................... 34
Cassette Deck Controls ................................................................................ 35
DVD Player Controls ..................................................................................... 36
TV Controls ................................................................................................... 37
Additional Information ....................................... 38

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 38
Specifications ............................................................................................... 40
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Features
Five channels of independent amplification

Five independent power amplifiers, each rated at 80W, ensure accurate, dynamic reproduction
of all multi-channel material.
Dolby* Pro Logic

Enjoy stunning multi-channel, surround sound effects from movies and other material recorded
in Dolby Surround/Pro Logic. Enhance your listening experience further with built-in signal
processing that recreates the movie theater ambience in your living room.
Digital surround effects

Using Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology, various listening environments, such as a
theater or a jazz club, may be simulated and applied to any music or video source.
Convenient RDS/EON radio tuning

Use the fast and convenient RDS system to immediately find the type of radio programme
you want to listen to. This program identification system could also be extremely useful in
locating helpful broadcasts in emergencies or adverse weather conditions.
DVD 5.1 channel input

A special 5.1 Channel input makes the VSX–409RDS 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 pages 40.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby", "Pro Logic" and double-D symbol are trademarks
of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©
1992-1997 Dolby Laboratries.All rights reserved.
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Introductory Information
Checking the Supplied Accessories

Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories:
SOURCE SELECT
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER
Set up
TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R
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1 2 3 4
* & #
5 6 7 8
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9 0
D. ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
FQ
RF ATT DISP
ENTER
TEST MPX
TONE SET UP
FQ
SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING
CH. SELECT LEVEL
AM loop antenna FM wire antenna 'AA' size IEC R6P

FL
RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER
MASTER
VOLUME
AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
Î
batteries (x2)
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
Remote control unit
Using this Manual

This manual is for the VSX-409RDS audio/video The following symbols are used
multi-channel receiver. It is divided into two main throughout this manual:
sections:
Set up memo Provides detailed precautions and

This section covers installing your receiver and advice on operations, etc.
connecting up all the other components in your
home theater system to it. It also describes how to
set up a multi-channel speaker system to take full
advantage of the great surround sound features of Indicates that display is blinking.
your receiver.
Operation
This section shows you how to use every feature of
the receiver and its remote control unit. It also
covers using the supplied remote control to operate
your other Pioneer home theater components. To
find out more about a specific button, control or
indicator, see Displays & Controls starting on page
17. This will point you to the relevant chapter in the
manual.
In the Additional Information section (p.38-40) you'll
find a troubleshooting section and specifications.
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Introductory Information
Preparing the Remote Control

Loading the batteries
Dry cell batteries CAUTION!

Incorrect use of batteries may result in such
('AA' size IEC R6P ¥ 2) hazards as leakage and bursting. Observe
the following precautions:
¶ Never use new and old batteries together.
¶ Insert the plus and minus sides of the
batteries properly according to the marks
in the battery case.
¶ Batteries with the same shape may have
different voltages. Do not use different
batteries together.
Operating range of remote control unit

memo The remote control may not work properly if:
¶ There are obstacles between the remote control

and the receiver's remote sensor.
¶ Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto
the remote sensor.
¶ The receiver is located near a device that is
emitting infrared rays. 30
¶ The receiver is operated simultaneously with 30
another infrared remote control unit.
1
2
4
3
5
6
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+
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7m
Special note on the remote control

Please note that the remote control has two types of buttons, one called FUNCTION and a set of buttons called
SOURCE SELECT. Use the FUNCTION button to choose the component you want to listen to (CD, CDR/TAPE,
TUNER, etc.) and use the SOURCE SELECT buttons to change which component the remote control itself will
operate. Thus, if the VSX-409RDS is in TUNER mode, for example, and you want to listen to your CD player, you
need to select the CD mode with the FUNCTION button.
Operating other Pioneer components

By connecting a control cord (optional), you can
control other Pioneer equipment using this remote CONTROL
CONTROL
control unit. Point the remote control unit towards OUT
IN
the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating
other equipment. OUT
The remote control signals are received by the

remote sensor of this unit, and sent to the other
devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. VSX-409RDS
Other Pioneer products

with Î mark
memo You can also control Pioneer components
by pointing the receiver's remote control
directly at the component. This type of Connect to CONTROL IN
operation does not require control cords. terminal of other Pioneer
Remote control unit products with Î mark.
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Connecting Your System
Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power switch and disconnect the power
cord from the AC outlet.
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
Set up
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.
R L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN CD
CONTROL
O
U OUT
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN OUT
FM ANTENNA TO
IN TV/ IN
SAT MONITOR
TV
DVD SUB
R L R L
FM WOOFER
UNBAL IN /LD IN
FRONT PREOUT
75Ω
R SURROUND
OUT
E
C R L
CD-R
/TAPE
P /MD
L CENTER
A IN
Y FRONT CENTER SURROUND
SUB DVD 5.1 CH SPEAKERS SPEAKER SPEAKERS
WOOFER INPUT
FM wire antenna 10mm

Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend Antenna snap connectors
vertically along a window frame, etc. Twist the exposed wire strands
together and insert into the hole,
then snap the connector shut.
Using external antennas

7 To improve FM reception 7 To improve AM reception
Connect an external FM antenna. Connect a 5–6 meter 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
FM ANTENNA
AM LOOP
ANTENNA
FM
Indoor antenna
UNBAL
75Ω
(Vinyl-coated wire)
75 Ω coaxial cable 5–6m
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Connecting Audio Components

Connect your audio components as shown below. When connecting equipment, always make sure the power
switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
CD player
OUT
R L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN CD
CONTROL
O
U OUT
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN
FM ANTENNA TO
IN TV/ IN
SAT MONITOR
TV
DVD SUB
R L R L
FM WOOFER
UNBAL IN /LD IN
FRONT PREOUT
75Ω
R SURROUND
OUT
E
C R L
CD-R
/TAPE
P /MD
L CENTER
A IN
WOOFER INPUT
PLAY REC
L
Audio cords
R
Use good quality audio cords with RCA/phono plugs at each
end (not supplied) to connect your audio components.
CD-R , Cassette deck L

MD , DAT etc. Connect red plugs to R (right) and
white plugs to L (left) terminals.
R Be sure to push home the plugs into
their sockets.
Cassette deck placement

Depending on where the cassette deck is placed, noise caused by leakage flux from the transformer in the
receiver may occur during playback. If you experience noise, move the cassette deck farther away from the
receiver.
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Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components

DVD and LD discs are often compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Refer to page
21 for more information on how to switch between the two input methods.
Connections can be made from a DVD player, multi channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analogue outputs to the
5.1 analogue inputs on this unit. When connecting equipment, always make sure the power switched off and
Set up
the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.When connecting equipment, always make sure the power
switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet.
R L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN CD
CONTROL
O
U OUT
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN
FM ANTENNA TO
IN TV/ IN MONITOR
SAT
TV
DVD SUB
R L R L
FM WOOFER
UNBAL IN /LD IN
FRONT PREOUT
75Ω
R SURROUND
OUT
E
C R L
CD-R
/TAPE
P /MD
L CENTER
A IN
WOOFER INPUT
FRONT SURROUND
OUT PUT OUT PUT SUB VODEO
WOOFER CENTER OUT
L L
R R
Operation
Components equipped
with 5.1 channel
analogue output jacks
memo
The 5.1 channel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 CH is selected.
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Connecting Video Components

Connect your video components as shown below. When connecting equipment, make sure the power is
switched off and the power cord disconnected from the wall outlet.
Audio/Video cords
Use good quality audio/video cords with RCA/phono plugs at each end
VCR, DVR, etc. (not supplied) to connect the video components and a video cord to
connect the monitor/TV.
VID
OUT IN Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to E
IN O
L (left), and the yellow plugs to VIDEO.
V
L
Be sure to push home the plugs into their
R sockets.
R L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN CD
CONTROL
O
U OUT
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN OUT
FM ANTENNA TO
IN TV/ IN
SAT MONITOR
TV
DVD
R L R L
FM
UNBAL IN /LD IN
75Ω FRONT
R SURROUND
OUT
E
C R L
CD-R
/TAPE
P /MD
L CENTER
A IN
WOOFER INPUT
OUT
L
IN TV
monitor
R
VIDEO
DVD , LD player
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Connecting Speakers
Connect your speakers as shown below. Be sure to connect each speaker to the appropriate speaker terminals,
and also to connect the positive and negative terminals correctly (positive to positive, negative to negative).
When connecting equipment, always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected
from the wall outlet.
Set up
• Use speakers with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to 16 Ω.
When connecting equipment, always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected
from the wall outlet.
Powered
Front sub-woofer Front
(left) (right)
Center
INPUT
R L
AM LOOP
ANTENNA IN CD
CONTROL
O
Operation
U OUT
T
VCR/
DVR
IN IN OUT
FM ANTENNA TO
IN TV/ IN
SAT MONITOR
TV
DVD SUB
R L R L
FM WOOFER
UNBAL IN /LD IN
FRONT PREOUT
75Ω
R SURROUND
OUT
E
C R L
CD-R
/TAPE
P /MD
L CENTER
A IN
WOOFER INPUT
Surround Surround
(left) (right)
Speaker terminals
Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to the
receiver.
1 Twist around 10 mm of bare wire strands together. ª
2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire.
3 Snap shut the speaker terminal to secure. ·
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Hints on speaker placement

Speakers are usually designed with a particular placement in mind. Some are designed to be floorstanding, while
others should be placed on stands to sound their best. Some should be placed near a wall; others should be
placed away from walls. Follow the guidelines on placement that the speaker manufacturer provided with your
particular speakers to get the most out of them.
• Place the front left and right speakers at equal

distances from the TV.
• When placing speakers near the TV, we
recommend using magnetically shielded speakers To achieve the best possible surround sound, install
to prevent possible interference, such as your speakers as shown below. Be sure all speakers
discoloration of the picture when the TV is switched are installed securely to prevent accidents and
on. If you do not have magnetically shielded improve sound quality.
speakers and notice discoloration of the TV picture,
move the speakers farther away from the TV.
• Install the center speaker above or below the TV
so that the sound of the center channel is localized
at the TV screen.
Front Front
CAUTION! Left Right
If you choose to install the center speaker on Center
Sub
top of the TV, be sure to secure it with putty,
Woofer
or by other suitable means, to reduce the risk
of damage or injury resulting from the speaker
falling from the TV in the event of external
shocks such as earthquakes. Surround Surround
Left Right
• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly

above ear level. Listening
• Try not to install the surround speakers farther away Position
from the listening position than the front and center
speakers. Doing so can weaken the surround sound
effect.
3-D View of speaker set up
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Setting Up for Surround Sound

The VSX-409RDS offers several options for surround sound listening, depending on the speakers in your set up.
Having installed the speakers in your room it's important to set up the relative volume levels and speaker
distances in order to make the most of the receiver's surround sound capabilities. You only need to make these
settings once, unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.
Set up
Setting the center mode, the subwoofer and speaker distances
It is important to set the type of center mode which corresponds to your speaker system, set the subwoofer on/
off and set speaker distances as well as set volume levels of each speaker. From your normal listening position,
the volumes of the various speakers in your system should appear to be equal. Follow the steps below to do all
of these things, especially adjust the volumes of the center and surround speakers relative to the main front
speakers for Dolby Pro Logic mode, 5.1 CH. mode and the DSP mode.
1 Switch on the receiver.

The STANDBY indicator goes out.
2 Press the SURROUND button.
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER
3 Press the 3 button to select the surround
sound setup mode.
$ $ ! ! Repeatedly pressing the button cycles through the three setup
1
TV FUNC.
2 3 4
modes (center mode setup; subwoofer setup; distance setup). The
@ * & #
5 6 7 8 mode appers in the display on the front panel.
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
0
FQ
CLASS
MENU 4 4 Use the 5∞ buttons to select one of the four
TEST
TONE
RF ATT
ENTER
FQ
DISP
MPX
SET UP
3 types of center mode.
See the center mode cycle shown here and the diagrams below
Operation
2
4 explaining each center mode to decide which center mode to

choose
CH. SELECT LEVEL
3 NORMAL 2 3 3 STEREO 2
1
FL MASTER
RECEIVER FUNCTION DIMMER VOLUME
3 WIDE 2 3 PHANTOM 2
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î
Normal
Middle and high frequency sounds are heard from
the center speaker.
Bass frequencies from the center channel are
played through the front speakers.
3 Stereo
Surround channel sounds and center channel bass
frequencies are heard through the front stereo
1 speakers.
Phantom
Center channel sounds are played through both
front speakers equally.
Wide
If a full range speaker is used for the center
channel, all center channel sound, including bass
frequencies, are heard through the center
speaker.
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5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF

(subwoofer) select mode.
6 Use the 5∞ buttons to turn the subwoofer

SOURCE SELECT
function on or off.
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER
Select SUBWF ON if you have a subwoofer and SUBWF OFF if

you don't have a subwoofer.
$ $ ! !
7 Press the 3 button to select the distance

1 2 3 4
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8
TV VOL.
EFFECT
CHANNEL
STATION
mode for the FRNT (front) speakers.
9
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
0
FQ
CLASS
MENU 6, 8,10 For true surround sound effect the sound from the front speakers
and the surround speakers should arrive to the listener's ears at a
TEST
TONE
RF ATT
ENTER
FQ
DISP
MPX
SET UP
5,7,9 slightly different time. Telling the receiver how far your front and
surround speakers are from your listening position will allow the
SORROUND
CH. SELECT
2 DSP MODE
LEVEL
MUTING
6, 8,10 receiver to do this correctly for you. The first distance setting you'll
see will be FRNT for your front speakers. You can set the distance
FL
MASTER
VOLUME
in a range from 0.3-9 metres.
8 Press the 5∞ buttons to increase/decrease

the distance of the FRNT speakers.

You need to judge how far the speakers are from your normal
listening position and set the distance accordingly. You can set the
distance in a range from 0.3–9 metres.
9 Press the 3 button to select the distance

mode for the SURR (surround) speakers.
10 Press the 5∞ buttons to increase/decrease

the distance of the SURR speakers.
Again, You need to judge how far the speakers are from your
normal listening position and set the distance accordingly. As
above, you can set the distance in a range from 0.3-9 metres.
When you are finished setting up the distance the receiver will
return to normal operating mode after about 20 seconds.
Alternatively, you can cycle through the setup mode options with
the 2, 3 buttons until you return to the regular operating mode.
memo You only need to do the distance settings if your system has
surround speakers.
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Setting up speaker levels for Dolby Pro Logic

In order to get the best surround sound you need to set up the relative speaker levels so that they all have the
same volume from your normal listening position. Follow the steps below using the TEST TONE to do this.
Set up
2 Press the 2 button.
SOURCE SELECT
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER
TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R 3 Press the TEST TONE button.

$ $ ! ! A short test tone will be heard from each speaker in your set up in
1 2 3 4
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
turn. No test tone is heard from the sub woofer, however.
5 6 7 8
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
0
CLASS
MENU
4 Adjust the respective speaker levels with the
RF ATT
FQ
DISP
LEVEL +/– buttons when the TEST TONE
sounds from that speaker.
2
ENTER
TEST MPX
3, 5
TONE SET UP
FQ

Adjust the volumes of the speakers so that the volume of all
speakers appears equal from your normal listening position.
1 CH. SELECT
FL
LEVEL
MASTER
4
5 Press TEST TONE again.

When you are satisfied that the set up is complete, press the TEST
TONE button to return to normal operation.
memo • No TEST TONE sounds for the subwoofer

• These speaker level settings are applicable to PRO LOGIC,
PRO LOGIC THEATER 1 & PRO LOGIC THEATER 2 settings.
Setting up speaker levels for DVD 5.1 CH
Operation
1 Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD 5.1
CH input mode.
2 Play a DVD 5.1 CH source and set volume.
3 Press the CH. SELECT button.

SOURCE
SOURCE SELECT The first speaker, FL (front left), and its relative volume level
DVD CD TUNER
(+/–**dB) appears in the display.

$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
4 Adjust the front left (FL) speaker level with
the LEVEL +/– buttons.
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8
TV VOL. CHANNEL
9
EFFECT
0
STATION
Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of your
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
FQ
CLASS
MENU choice when seated in your normal listening position.
RF ATT DISP
5 Press CH. SELECT again to move to the next

ENTER
TEST MPX
TONE SET UP
FQ
SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING speaker.

3, 5,
CH. SELECT LEVEL
4, 6, The second speaker CT (center) and it's relative volume level (+/–
**dB) appears in the display.
7
FL MASTER
7 AV MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER
6 Adjust the center (CT) speaker level with the
2 LEVEL +/– buttons.
Adjust the speaker volume so it seems the same as the previous
1 speaker from your normal listening position.
7 Repeat steps 3 & 4 for all of your speakers.

Adjust the volumes of the all speakers so their volume seems the
same from your normal listening position.
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Setting up speaker levels for DSP
1 Use the DSP MODE button to turn on a DSP

effect. You can cycle through the five
different types with the DSP button.
2 Play a source (CD, tape,etc.) and set master

SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER
volume to a moderate level.
$ $ ! ! 3 Press the CH. SELECT button.

1 2 3 4
TV FUNC.
@ * & # The first speaker FL (front left) and it's relative volume level (+/–
5
TV VOL.
EFFECT
6 7
CHANNEL
STATION
8
9 0
D. ACCESS CLASS
4 Adjust the front left (FL) speaker level with

TOP MENU MENU
FQ
1 the LEVEL +/– buttons.

RF ATT DISP
ENTER
TEST MPX
TONE SET UP
FQ
Adjust the volumes of the speakers to a standard level of your
choice when seated in your normal listening position.
3, 5,
CH. SELECT LEVEL
FL MASTER
4, 6,
7 5
Press CH. SELECT again to move to the next
2 speaker.
The second speaker CT (center) and it's relative volume level (+/–
6 Adjust the center (CT) speaker level with the

LEVEL +/– buttons.
Adjust the volume of the speaker so its volume seems the same as
the previous speaker from your normal listening position.
7 Repeat steps 3 & 4 for all of your speakers.

Adjust the volumes of the all speakers so their volume seems the
same from your normal listening position.
memo • These speaker level settings are applicable to DSP effects

only.
• Each effect level applies only to the DSP type (HALL for
example) that it is set in. You can set the effect levels for
each type independently.
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Displays & Controls
Front Panel
1 2 34 5 67 89 0 - = ~ !
Set up
@ # $ % ^ & * (
1 MAIN POWER button - Remote sensor

Push to send electricity to the receiver. Note the Receives the signals fromthe remote control.
STANDBY/ON button below actually turns the
= DSP MODE button (see p. 22)
receiver on and standby.
Use to switch between the various DSP modes
2 STANDBY indicator available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1,
Lights when the receiver is in standby mode THEATER2) and DSP off. Use to create different
(note that the receiver consumes a small amount surround sound effects from any stereo source.
of power (1W) in standby mode).
~ DOLBY PRO LOGIC button (see p. 20)
3 STANDBY/ON button Use to switch between the various Pro Logic
Switches the receiver between on and standby. modes (PRO LOGIC, PRO LOGIC THEATER1,
PRO LOGIC THEATER2) and Pro Logic off.
4 STATION (+/–), FREQUENCY (+/–),
Operation
TUNING SELECT buttons (see p. 23–27) ! MASTER VOLUME
STATION (+/–) Use to set the overall listening volume.
Selects station memories when using the tuner. @ PHONES jack
FREQUENCY (+/–) Connect headphones for private listening .
Selects the frequency when using the tuner.
TUNING SELECT # SPEAKERS button
Switches between station memory and Use to switch the speaker system on or off.
frequency select modes.
$ FL DIMMER button
5 CLASS button (see p. 25-27) Use this button to make the fluorescent display
Switches between the three banks (classes) of (FL) dimmer or brighter. There are three
station memories. brightness settings as well as an off setting.
6 MEMORY button (see p. 25, 26, 29, 30) % BASS (+/–) buttons
Press to memorize a station for recall using the Use to increase/decrease bass (within a range of
STATION (+/–) buttons. Also use to search in – 6dB to 6dB in 2dB steps). It cannot be used
RDS mode when S.BASS is on.
7 RF ATT button (see p. 23) ^ TREBLE (+/–) buttons
Use to lower the input level of a radio signal that Use to increase/decrease treble (within a range
is too powerful or has interfering waves, thus of – 6dB to 6 dB in 2dB steps).
causing the receiver to distort
& Function buttons
8 CHARACTER/SEARCH button(see Use to select a source for playback or recording.
p.30) * S.BASS button
Use this button to search for different program Use to switch on and off the bass boost. Use for
types in RDS mode. It is also used to input a more powerful bass sound. Negates use of
station names. BASS buttons.
9 EON MODE button (see p. 31) ( DIRECT button
Use this button to search for different programs Use to switch DIRECT playback on or off. This
that are transmitting traffic or news information mode bypasses all tone controls, Dolby, DSP and
(this search method is called EON). channel levels for the most accurate
0 Display (see p. 18) reproduction of a program source.
17
Displays & Controls
Display
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
PRO LOGIC DSP DIRECT MONITOR MONO EON

TUNED
S. BASS SP A STEREO RDS
RF ATT
dB
= - 0 9
1 2 PRO LOGIC indicator 7 RDS indicator

Lights when any Dolby Pro Logic mode is Lights when an RDS broadcast is received.
selected.
The main character display briefly shows the 8 RF ATT indicator
current Pro Logic mode (PRO LOGIC, Lights when the RF ATT is on (see p. 23).
THEATER1, THEATER2) after selection (see 9 MASTER VOLUME LEVEL
page 20). Shows the overall volume level. Volume level is
2 DSP indicator maintained even when the power is off. ---dB
Lights when any DSP mode is selected. The indicates the minimum level, and 0dB indicates
main character display briefly shows the current the maximum level.
DSP mode (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1 • Depending on the level settings for
and THEATER2) after selection (see page 22). individual channels, the MAX level can
range between –10dB and 0dB.
3 DIRECT indicator
Lights when source DIRECT is on. This function 0 SPEAKER indicator
bypasses all tone, channel level, DSP and Dolby Shows if the speaker system is on or not. If
Surround effects. SP3A appears speakers are switched on. If SP3
appears speakers are switched off.
4 MONITOR indicator
Lights when MONITOR is selected to hear a - S. BASS indicator
recording as it's being made (see p. 32). Lights when the S. BASS is on (see p. 17).
5 TUNER indicators = CHARACTER display
MONO: Shows radio frequency or function (DVD/LD, CD,
Lights when the mono mode is set using the etc.) receiver is using .
MPX MODE button (see p. 23).
TUNED:
Lights when a broadcast is being received.
STEREO:
Lights when a stereo FM broadcast is being
received in auto stereo mode.
6 EON indicator
When the EON mode is set the EON indicator
with a box around it ligh†s, but during actual
reception of an EON broadcast the EON
indicator will flash. An empty box in the EON
indicator spot means it is possible to pick up an
EON broadcast but the receiver has not been
set to do so (this will only appear when RDS is
switched on).
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Displays & Controls
Remote Control
7 CH. SELECT button (see p. 15, 16)
Used to start the process of setting the speaker
levels (see $ below).
SOURCE SELECT
8 RECEIVER STANDBY/ON button
1
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER
0 Use to switch the receiver between on and
standby modes.
2
$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4 9 FUNCTION button
TV FUNC.
@ * & # Use select the playback or recording source.
5 6 7 8
9
TV VOL.
EFFECT
0
CHANNEL
STATION - 0 SOURCE SELECT keys
Use to put the remote control (NOT the
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
CLASS
MENU
=
3 FQ
receiver) in the stated mode.
RF ATT
ENTER
DISP ~ For other equipment controls, see Controlling
TEST
TONE
MPX
SET UP
! the Rest of Your System starting on page 34-37.
4 FQ
@
5 SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING - CHANNEL/STATION +/– buttons (see
# p.37)
6 CH. SELECT LEVEL
$ Use to select the station of memorized

7 FL
MASTER
VOLUME
frequencies or change channels on Pioneer-
made TVs.
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î %
^ = CLASS/MENU button (see p.27)
9 Use to switch between the three banks (classes)
of station memories.
~ 2 (RF ATT) 3 (DISP) 5∞ ( FQ +/–) &
1 SOURCE (POWER) button ENTER buttons (see p.13, 14, 23, 35,
This button turns on/off the power for PIONEER 36)
components connected to the VSX-409RDS. Use these arrow buttons when setting up your
2 NUMBER/PLAYER COMMAND surround sound system (see p. 13-16). These
buttons are also used to control DVD menus/
Operation
buttons (see p. 24, 34-37) options and for deck 1 of a double cassette deck
Use to select radio frequency in tuner mode. player. The FQ +/– buttons can be used to find
Also, you can use to contol PIONEER radio frequencies and the RF ATT (see p. 23) and
components like CD players, cassette decks, DISP (see p. 28) buttons have special functions.
etc. according to the comands printed above the
button (4 3 7, etc.) ! MPX/SETUP button (see p. 23, 35, 36)
Use to switch between auto stereo and mono
3 D.ACCESS/TOP MENU button (see p. reception of FM broadcasts. If the signal is
24, 36) weak then switching to MONO will improve the
This button gives you direct access to radio sound quality. In DVD mode this button brings
frequency input, allowing you to input a station up the SETUP menus.
directly. In DVD mode this button brings you to
the top menu. @ DSP MODE button (see page 22)
Use to switch between the various DSP modes
4 TEST TONE button (see p.15, 23&24) available (HALL, JAZZ, DANCE, THEATER1,
Use this button to hear a test tone from each THEATER2) and DSP off. Use to create different
speaker in turn to set the relative speaker surround sound effects from any stereo source.
volumes. Also switches the BAND in TUNER
mode. # MUTING button
Use to mute all audio without affecting any of
5 SURROUND button (see p.13,15, 20, the current sound settings. If you adjust the
22) volume the muting is automatically cancelled.
Use this button to set up the surround sound
features of the VSX-409RDS. In particular, it's $ LEVEL +/– buttons
used to select the type of center mode, turn on/ Use to set the relative speaker volumes for all
off subwoofer option and select distance for the speakers in your system (see 7 above).
each speaker. Also used to start the process of % MASTER VOLUME +/– buttons
setting the effect levels Use to set the overall listening volume.
6 2 button(see p.15, 20) ^ FL DIMMER button
Use to select a Dolby Pro Logic mode. Also used Use this button to make the fluorescent display
to access Test Tone. (FL) dimmer or brighter. There are three
brightness settings and an off setting.
19
Listening in Surround Sound
Listening in Dolby Pro Logic Mode

To really appreciate what the VSX-409RDS can do, sit back and experience a movie encoded in Dolby Digital or
Dolby Pro Logic with five speaker surround sound creating theater-like sound effects in your living room. When
choosing software, look out for the mark on DVD discs, laser discs, and video tapes
(sometimes, unmarked software is also recorded in Dolby Pro Logic).
To enjoy Dolby Digital surround sound from DVD discs, you'll need to have connected your DVD player (or Dolby
Digital decoder) to the receiver's 5.1 channel inputs (see page 9), and set the receiver to DVD 5.1 CH input
mode.
Many video tapes feature Dolby Surround/Pro Logic these days. The VSX-409RDS takes advantage of this to
provide dramatic and realistic surround sound. The effect can be further enhanced by choosing a Pro Logic with
DSP mode. Follow the steps on this page when playing Dolby Surround or Dolby Pro Logic material.
When using any of these modes, it's really important that your speakers are set up correctly (see p.11-12), and
that you've worked through the steps in Setting Up for Surround Sound on pages 13-15.
1 Press 2(DOLBY PRO LOGIC on the receiver).

Pressing repeatedly changes the Pro Logic mode in the following
sequence:
DOLBY PRO LOGIC
3 PRO 3 THEATER
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER LOGIC 1
PRO LOGIC
$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
SURR OFF 2 THEATER 2
TV FUNC.
@ * & # 2
5 6 7 8
3
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9 0
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
FQ
CLASS
MENU
RF ATT
ENTER
DISP
This starts the process of setting the effect level.
TEST MPX
TONE SET UP
FQ
3 Use the EFFECT +/– to adjust the DSP effect

2
CH. SELECT LEVEL

level PRO LOGIC THEATER1 and PRO LOGIC
1
FL
MASTER
VOLUME
THEATER2 .
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10–90 (the default
settinig is 50).
• You need to input mode/distance/level settings specifically

memo for your Pro Logic mode (see p. 13-15).
• If you turn the speakers off PRO LOGIC goes off as well.
When you turn the speakers back on, PRO LOGIC will NOT
1 go back on.
• If you try and turn PRO LOGIC on when the speakes are
off, SP OFF will flash on the display, informing you that you
can't turn on PRO LOGIC when the speakers are off.
• You can't use the tone controls, the DIRECT function with
PRO LOGIC mode.
20
Listening in DVD 5.1 Channel Input Mode

Some DVD players feature a built-in Dolby Digital decoder with separate analogue audio outputs for the front left
and right, centre, surround left and right, and sub-woofer channels. Connect these to the 5.1 channel inputs of
the VSX–409RDS for enhanced playback of Dolby Digital material—see page 9 for instructions on connecting
up.5.1 channel mode of the VSX–409RDS provides better surround-channel sound and overall channel
separation than the Dolby Pro Logic mode.
Follow the steps below to use the 5.1 channel mode.
1 Use the FUNCTION button to select DVD 5.1

CH.
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER
On the receiver, press the DVD 5.1 CH function button to select
the DVD input mode directly.
On the remote control, repeated presses of the FUNCTION button

$ $ ! !
1
TV FUNC.
2 3 4 switches between 5.1 channel input and the other inputs.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9 0
D. ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
FQ
RF ATT DISP
ENTER
TEST MPX
TONE
FQ
SET UP
memo • You can input level settings specifically for your 5.1 CH
SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING mode and this will enhance you surround sound experience
CH. SELECT LEVEL
(see p. 15).
FL MASTER
• You can't use the tone controls S.BASS, DIRECT, DSP, or
the PRO LOGIC functions with 5.1 CH mode.
1
Operation
21
Listening in DSP Mode

The DSP (Digital Signal Processing) modes transform your living room into a variety of different sound
environments when playing standard (two channel) stereo sources. Optionally, you can adjust the amount of
effect added to the source. The descriptions below give an idea of what the five different modes sound like, but
the best idea is to play a source and experiment.
HALL DANCE
Simulates the acoustic environment of a large Simulates the acoustic environment and strong bass
classical concert hall. Long delay and reverb decay sound of a dance music club.
times create a sense of music being played in a
large space. THEATER 1
Simulates the acoustic environment of a mid-sized
JAZZ movie theater.
Simulates the acoustic environment of a jazz club.
Shorter delay times and a tighter reverb help to give THEATER 2
the sound a live, small club feel. Similar to the above but maintains proper
localization of each channel.
1 Select a DSP MODE.

Repeated presses of DSP MODE changes the DSP mode in the
SOURCE SELECT
following sequence:
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER

3 HALL 3 JAZZ 3 DANCE
DSP 2
$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
OFF
2 THEATER 2 2 THEATER 1
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8
3
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9 0
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
FQ
CLASS
MENU 2 Press the SURROUND button.
RF ATT DISP
ENTER
TEST
TONE
FQ
MPX
SET UP
3 Use the EFFECT +/– buttons to adjust the
DSP effect level.
2 1
CH. SELECT LEVEL

You can adjust the effect level within an range of 10–90 (the default
FL
MASTER
VOLUME settinig is 50).
memo • All DSP effect levels are independent of each other.

• You can input level settings specifically for each DSP mode
and this will enhance your surround sound experience.
• If you turn the speakers off, DSP goes off as well.
• When the speakers are off you can't use the DSP mode.
1 • You can't use the tone controls, the DIRECT function with
DSP mode.
22
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 later—see Memorizing Stations on page 25 for more on how to do this.
1 Use the FUNCTION button to put the receiver

in tuner mode .
SOURCE SELECT
On the receiver, press the FM/AM button to select the tuner
2 mode.
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER
$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
2 Press the TUNER button on the remote
TV FUNC.
@
5
*
6
&
7
#
8
control to put the remote control in tuner
9
TV VOL.
EFFECT
0
CHANNEL
STATION
mode.
D. ACCESS CLASS
4
TOP MENU MENU
FQ
RF ATT
RF ATT
ENTER
DISP
3 Use the TEST TONE button to change the
TEST
TONE
FQ
MPX
SET UP
MPX band (FM or AM), if necessary.
3
SORROUND
CH. SELECT
2 DSP MODE
LEVEL
MUTING
4 Each press switches the band between FM and AM (on the front
panel use the FM/AM button).
FL MASTER
4 Tune to a station.
1
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.
Operation
Manual tuning
To change the frequency one step at a time, press the FQ. + / FQ.
– (5∞) buttons.
3 RF ATT 1 To change frequency more quickly, press and hold the FQ. + / FQ.
– buttons until the desired frequency is reached, then release.
Once you've found a station, you can store it in the receiver's

memory for easy recall anytime—turn to page 25 for more on this.
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.
RF ATT mode
If the radio signal is too strong and/or the sound is distorting press the
RF ATT button to attenuate (lower) the radio signal input and reduce the
distortion.
23
Using the Tuner
Tuning Directly to a Station

Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the station you want to listen. 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).

in tuner mode .
mode.
SOURCE SELECT
2
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER

$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
control to put the remote control in tuner
TV FUNC.
@
5
*
6
&
7
#
8
5 mode.
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9 0
4
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
FQ
CLASS
MENU
3 Press the TEST TONE button to select either
TEST
RF ATT
ENTER
DISP
MPX
FM or AM.
3
TONE SET UP
FQ Each press switches the band between FM and AM.

On the receiver, pressing the FM/AM button switches between
CH. SELECT LEVEL bands.
FL MASTER
4 Press D. ACCESS (DIRECT ACCESS).

1
5 Use the number buttons to enter the

frequency of the radio station.
Example:
To tune to 106.00 (FM), press 1 – 0 – 6 – 0 – 0
TUNED
SP A STEREO
1, 3
If you make a mistake while inputting the frequency, press the
D.ACCESS button twice to cancel the frequency and start again.
24
Using the Tuner
Memorizing Stations (front panel only)

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-409RDS can memorise up to 30 stations, stored in three banks, or classes(A,B and C) of 10 presets each.
When memorizing FM frequencies, the receiver also stores the MPX setting (auto stereo or mono), and RF ATT
settings. 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 23
and 24 for more on how to do this.
2 Press MEMORY.
32 4 The display shows a blinking memory class.
TUNED
SP A STEREO
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 choose the preset

memory number.
Pressing these buttons repeatedly cycles through the 10 available
preset memories in each class.
Operation
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.
25
Using the Tuner
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 (see the previous
page). This name can be anything you choose. For example, you could input "BBC1" for that station and when
you listen to it the name, rather than the frequency number, will appear on your display.
1 Press FM/AM to set the tuner function.
2 Press TUNING SELECT to select the STATION

mode.
3 Press CLASS repeatedly to select the class.

37 5 4 Press STATION (+/–) to select the preset

channel.
5 Press CHARACTER/SEARCH to select the

character input mode.
6 Press STATION (+/–) to choose the first

character.
The STATION +/– buttons scroll through the letters, numbers and
4, 6 2 1 symbols you can input.
7 Press MEMORY to input the first of the four

characters.
That character appears in the display and the cursor automatically
moves to the next space.
After four characters have been entered, the character input mode
is exited.
Repeat steps 3 to 7 to memorize up to 30 preset broadcast
station names.
To erase or change the station name

Perform the procedures of “Naming Memorized Stations” and enter
four spaces to erase the memorized station name.
When you want to change a memorized station name, input the new
station name using the same procedure.
26
Using the Tuner
Recalling Memorized Stations

Having memorized up to 30 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can quickly recall one of
these stations.

in tuner mode .
SOURCE SELECT mode.
2
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER

$ $ ! !
1
TV FUNC.
2 3 4 control to put the remote control in tuner
@ * & #
mode.
4
5 6 7 8
TV VOL. CHANNEL
EFFECT STATION
9 0
D. ACCESS CLASS
3
TOP MENU MENU
RF ATT
FQ
DISP
3 Press CLASS to select the class in which the
TEST
TONE
ENTER
MPX
SET UP
station is stored.
SORROUND 2
FQ
DSP MODE MUTING

CH. SELECT LEVEL
4 Use the STATION +/– buttons to select the

FL MASTER
1
station memory in which the station is
stored.
Alternatively, recall the station memory using the number buttons
on the remote control.
Operation
memo If the receiver is left disconnected from the AC power outlet
for a lengthy period, the station memories will be lost and will
34 1 have to be reprogrammed.
27
Using the Tuner
An Introduction to RDS & EON

Radio Data System, or RDS as it's usually known, is a system used by FM radio stations to provide listeners
with various kinds of information—the name of the station and the kind of show they're broadcasting, for
example. This information shows up as text on the display, and you can switch between the kind of information
shown. Although you don't get RDS information from all FM radio stations, you do with most.
Probably the best feature of RDS is that you can search automatically by type of programme. So, if you felt like
listening to jazz, you could search for a station that's broadcasting a show with the programme type, "JAZZ."
There are around 30 such programme types, including various genres of music, news, sport, talk shows,
financial information, and so on.
The VSX-409RDS receiver lets you display three different kinds of RDS information: Radio Text, Programme
Service Name, and Programme Type.
Radio Text (RT) is messages sent by the radio station. These can be anything the broadcaster chooses—a talk
radio station might give out it telephone number as RT, for example.
Programme Service Name (PS) is the name of the radio station.
Programme Type (PTY) indicates the kind of programme currently being broadcast.
The VSX-409RDS can search for and display the following programme types:
News
Affairs Current affairs
Info General information
Sport
Educate Educational material
Drama Radio plays or serials
Culture
Science Science and technology
Varied Usually talk-based material, such as quiz shows or interviews.
Pop M Pop music
Rock M Rock music
M.O.R. M “Middle of the road” music
Light M ‘Light’ classical music
Classics ‘Serious’ classical music
Other M Other music not fitting any of the above categories
Weather
Finance stock market reports, commerce, trading, etc.
Children Children’s entertainment
Social A Social affairs
Religion
Phone in
Travel Holiday-type travel rather than traffic announcements.
Leisure Leisure interests and hobbies
Jazz
Country Country music
Nation M Popular music in a language other than English
Oldies Popular music from the ’50s
Folk M Folk music
Document Documentaries
In addition, there is a programme type, ALARM!, used for exceptional emergency announcements. You can't
search for this, but the tuner will switch automatically to this RDS broadcast signal.
28
Using the Tuner
Using the RDS display

To display the different types of RDS information available (RT, PT and PTY as explained on the previous page),
press TUNER on the remote control and use the DISP button (also marked 3) to cycle through the types of RDS
information.
Each press changes the display as follows.

3 RT 3 PS 3 PTY 3Frequency
Basics of EON
EON (Enhanced Other Network information)
EON is a function that allows you to set the receiver to switch to a frequency automatically when a programme
featuring traffic information or news is being broadcast. It cannot be used in areas that EON information is not
transmitted and when FM broadcast stations do not transmit PTY data. When the broadcast ends, the tuner
returns to the original frequency or function.
There are two types of EON you can set the tuner to:
1) TA (Traffic Announcement)
This mode will set the tuner to pick up traffic information when it is broadcast.
2) NEWS
This mode will set the tuner to pick up news when it is broadcast.
Setting EON allows automated reception of TA/NEWS broadcasts

When EON is turned on, the receiver will automatically jump to those EON-linked broadcasts. Even if a receiver
function other than the tuner is being used, the receiver function will switch to the FM station automatically
when an EON-linked Traffic Information or News programme begins. When the programme ends, the original
Operation
function will be restored. The EON function will not operate, however, when the the tuner is on AM.
The receiver’s internal Program Identification function

PI (Programme Identification)
This is an identifying marker the tuner automatically attaches to stations stored in your preset memory classes
(see p. 25). The marker distinguishes between stations which transmit RDS data and those that don’t, so that
the receiver knows which stations to look at when searching for RDS or EON transmissions. The code is not
displayed on the reciever and you don’t need to do anything in regards to setting the PI codes.
PI code registration and erasure

The receiver will automatically register a PI code for any station you input into the memory classes (see p. 25)
which can receive RDS or EON data. If you want to have a station preset in your memeory banks but DON’T
want the receiver to search this station for RDS information you can erase the PI code and then the receiver will
ignore this station when searching for RDS transmissions.
To erase PI codes, follow this procedure:
1. When tuned to the station whose PI code you want to erase press the EON MODE button for two seconds
or more.
“ERASE PI” will be displayed.
2. Press MEMORY button within 5 seconds.
29
Using the Tuner
Searching 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 programme. You can
search for any of the programme types listed on page 27—this covers all kinds of music, as well as news,
weather forecasts, sports programmes, and a variety of others.
1 Put the receiver in FM band by pressing the

FM/AM button.
RDS is only broadcast on FM.
2 To select the PTY search mode press the

CHARACTER/SEARCH button until you see
SEARCH in the display.
If you are on a preset station you’ll have to press the button twice,
if not then one press will bring up the PTY search mode.
3 Use the STATION +/– buttons to select the

programme type you want to hear.
2 1
4 Press MEMORY search for the programme
type.
The tuner searches through the FM stations stored in the station
memories.
If the tuner finds a matching programme type, the tuner plays 5
seconds of the station. To listen to that station, press the
CHARACTER/SEARCH button. (The tuner stops searching.)
If you don't press the CHARACTER/SEARCH button during the
above metioned 5 seconds, the tuner resumes the search.
When the tuner finds a programme type you searched for, the
frequency display will blink for about 5 seconds and then the
display will show FINISH briefly.
If NO PTY is displayed it means the tuner couldn’t find that

programme type at the time of the search.
The tuner stops on any station that is broadcasting that

programme type
memo This function searches RDS stations preset in the 30ch

memory. If this function is set when no stations have been
preset, “NO PTY” will be displayed. If the desired PTY could
not be found amongst the RDS stations in memory, the same
display appears.
30
Using the Tuner
Using EON search (front panel only)

1 Put the receiver in FM band by pressing the
FM/AM button.
EON is only broadcast on FM.
2 Choose a station stored in the receiver’s

preset memory (see p. 25-26).
3 Press the EON MODE button and choose the

EON search you want.
There are two EON modes: EON TA and EON NEWS. EON TA will
automatically search for traffic reports and EON NEWS will
automatically search for news reports among your preset stations.
Each press changes the display as follows.

3 EON TA 3 EON NEWS
3 OFF
2 1
3 EON search has been set. If the receiver finds
an EON-linked broadcast it will automatically
jump to it.
The receiver is set to receive EON information even when it is not
in TUNER mode. If such information is found the receiver will
automatically switch into TUNER mode to pick up the EON
Operation
broadcast. When the programme ends the receiver will return to
the original mode.
When the EON mode is set the EON indicator with a box around it
ligh†s, but during actual reception of an EON-linked broadcast the
EON indicator will flash. An empty box in the EON indicator spot
means it is possible to pick up an EON-linked broadcast but the
receiver has not been set to do so (this will only appear when RDS
is switched on).
memo • The EON mode is cancelled if you switch to AM reception

while setting EON. It starts once again when you return to
FM reception.
• Simultaneous requests for Traffic Information (TA) and News
programmes is not possible.
• You cannot operate the MEMORY and CHARACTER/
SEARCH buttons while the EON indicator lights.
• Functions other than TUNER cannot be changed while the
EON indicator flashes (while receiving on EON-linked
broadcast).
If you want to change to a function other than TUNER, press
the EON MODE button and turn the EON mode off.
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Making a Recording
Making an Audio Recording

The following steps show you how to make an audio recording from the built in tuner, or from an audio source
connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or MD player). Recordings can be made to a CD-Recorder,
cassette deck or MD deck connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD in/out connectors.
memo The receiver's volume, channel levels, tone (bass, treble), S.bass, and surround effects (Dolby
Pro Logic and DSP settings) have no effect on the recorded signal.
1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a

source to record.
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER
All functions except MONITOR are accessible from the remote
control.
On the receiver, select the source directly using the front panel
$
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
buttons.
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8
9
TV VOL.
EFFECT
0
CHANNEL
STATION 2 Prepare the programme source.
D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
FQ
CLASS
MENU Tune to the radio station, load the CD, etc.
RF ATT DISP
3 Insert a blank CD-R, MD, tape etc. into the

ENTER
TEST MPX
TONE SET UP
FQ
SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING recording device connected to either CD-R/

CH. SELECT LEVEL TAPE/MD and set the recording levels.
FL
MASTER
VOLUME Refer to the instructions that came with the recorder if you are
unsure how to do this.
1
4 Start recording, then start playback of the

source component.
1 MONITOR
Record MONITOR
You can listen to (monitor) the recording as it's being made using the
MONITOR button on the Front Panel (a cassette deck would have to
have a record monitor function).
Press the MONITOR button to switch between the recorded signal and
the original source signal.
32
Making a Recording
Making a Video Recording

The following steps show you how to make a video recording from a video source connected to the receiver,
such as a DVD player, LD player, etc., to a video deck connected to the VCR/DVR connectors.
memo The receiver's volume, channel levels, tone (bass, treble), S. bass, and surround effects (Dolby
Pro Logic and DSP settings) have no effect on the recorded audio signal.
1 Press the FUNCTION button to select a

source to record.
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER On the receiver, select the source directly using the front panel
buttons.
$ $ ! !
1
TV FUNC.
@
2
*
3
& #
4 2 Prepare the programme source.
5
TV VOL.
6 7
CHANNEL
8 Load the DVD, LD, etc.
EFFECT STATION
9 0
3 Insert a blank tape or DVR into the VCR/DVR

D. ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
FQ
TEST
TONE
RF ATT
ENTER
DISP
MPX
SET UP
and set the audio recording level (if
SORROUND 2
FQ
DSP MODE MUTING

applicable).
Most video recorders set the audio recording level automatically—
CH. SELECT LEVEL
check your video's instruction manual if you are unsure whether
FL
MASTER
VOLUME yours has manual controls.
1
4 Start recording on the VCR/DVR, then start

playback from the source component.
Operation
1
33
Controlling the Rest of Your System
CD/MD/CD-R Player Controls

The following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your CD, MD or CD-R player is
memo
made by Pioneer.
To control your CD, MD or CD-R player with this remote control, first put the remote into CD, MD
or CD-R mode with the proper SOURCE SELECT button (i.e. the CD, MD, or CD-R button).
1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to

1 put the remote control in the
stated mode.
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER
2 SOURCE (power)
2 Press to switch the CD, MD or CD-R player
TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R between STANDBY and ON.
3 $
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
7 34
Press to return to the start of the current track.
4 8
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8 Repeated presses skips to the start of previous
5 TV VOL.
EFFECT
CHANNEL
STATION
9 tracks.
6 9 0
0
4¢
D. ACCESS CLASS
TOP MENU MENU
FQ
RF ATT DISP
Press to advance to the start of the next track.
ENTER Repeated presses skips to the start of following
TEST MPX
TONE SET UP
tracks.
FQ -
52
CH. SELECT LEVEL
This button has no function.
FL
MASTER
VOLUME 68
Press to pause playback.
7¡
Hold down for fast forward playback.
81
Hold down for fast reverse playback.
93
Press to start playback.
07
Press to stop playback (on some models,
pressing this when the disc is already stopped
will cause the disc tray to open).
- MPX/SETUP(MENU)
(MD players only)
Use to change discs in MD decks that can play
multiple discs.
34
Cassette Deck Controls

memo The following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your cassete deck is made by
Pioneer.
To control your cassette deck with this remote control, first put the remote into the TAPE mode
with the TAPE SOURCE SELECT button.
For regular cassette decks use buttons 3-0 below for the tape control functions. For double
deck models, use buttons 3-0 to control deck 2 and buttons --= to control deck 1.
1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to

1
put the remote control in the
stated mode.
SOURCE SELECT
SOURCE DVD CD TUNER
2 2 SOURCE (power)
Press to switch the cassette deck between
STANDBY and ON (not possible on all models).
3 $
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
7
4
TV FUNC.
@ * & # 8 34
5 6 7 8
5 TV VOL. CHANNEL 9 This button has no function in cassette deck
EFFECT STATION
mode.
6 9
D. ACCESS
0
CLASS
0
4¢
TOP MENU MENU
FQ
This button has no function in cassette deck

-
RF ATT DISP
ENTER
TEST
TONE
MPX
SET UP
mode.
52
FQ

=
Press to start playback of reverse side of tape
CH. SELECT LEVEL (auto reverse models only).
FL
MASTER
VOLUME
68
Operation
Press to pause playback or recording.
7¡
Press to fast forward the tape. Pressing during
playback starts forward search.
81
Press to rewind the tape. Pressing during
playback starts reverse search.
93
Press to start playback.
07
Press to stop playback.
- 5: Press to fast forward the tape. Pressing
during playback starts forward search.
∞: Press to rewind the tape. Pressing during
playback starts reverse search.
ENTER : PRESS TO STOP PLAYBACK, ETC.
2 : Press to start playback of reverse side of
tape (auto- reverse models only).
3: Press to start playback.
= MPX/SETUP(8)
Press to pause playback or recording.
35
DVD Player Controls

memo The following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your DVD player is made by
Pioneer.
To control your DVD player with this remote control, first put the remote into DVD mode with the
DVD SOURCE SELECT button.
68
Press to pause playback (on some models this
will freeze-frame the picture).
1
7 Number buttons
For other DVD models:
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER
Use the number buttons to navigate the on-
2 screen display:
8 TOP MENU
3 $
1
$
2
!
3
!
4
0 Use to display or close the top menu screen
4 -
TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5 6 7 8 9 AUDIO
5 TV VOL.
EFFECT
CHANNEL
STATION
= Press repeatedly to select one of the audio
6 9
D. ACCESS
0
CLASS
~ languages and or audio formats programmed on
TOP MENU MENU
a DVD.
7 FQ
!
8
RF ATT
ENTER
DISP
@ 0¡
TEST
TONE
MPX
SET UP Hold down for fast forward playback.
FQ #
9
- 1
CH. SELECT LEVEL
Hold down for fast reverse playback.
FL
MASTER
VOLUME
=3
Press to start playback (on some models,
REMOTE CONTROL UNIT Î pressing this when the disc tray is empty will
cause the disc tray to open).
~7
Press to stop playback (on some models,
pressing this when the disc is already stopped
will cause the disc tray to open).
1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to ! MENU
put the remote control in the stated Displays menus for adjusting default settings of
mode. picture quality, etc.
2 SOURCE (power) @ 5 : up
Press to switch the DVD/LD player between ∞ : down
STANDBY and ON. ENTER
3 4 2 : left
Press to return to the start of the current 3 : right
chapter (track). Repeated presses skips to the
start of previous tracks. # SET UP
Press when the player is in either play or stop
4¢ mode to open and close the Setup screen.
Press to advance to the start of the next chapter
(track). Repeated presses skips to the start of
following tracks.
52
Use to switch the language on discs that feature
multi-lingual soundtracks (on some models this
will switch the angle).
36
TV Controls
memo The following controls are available from the receiver's remote if your TV is made by Pioneer.
To control your TV with this remote control, first put the remote into TV mode with the TV CONT
SOURCE SELECT button.
1 1 Use SOURCE SELECT buttons to

put the remote control in the stated
SOURCE DVD
SOURCE SELECT
CD TUNER mode.
2
TV CONT. TAPE MD CD-R 2 SOURCE (power)
$ $ ! !
Press to switch the TV or CATV between
1 2 3 4 STANDBY and ON.
3 TV FUNC.
@ * & #
5
TV VOL.
6 7
CHANNEL
8 3 TV FUNC. (TV only)
4 9
EFFECT
0
STATION
5 Press to switch the TV input (not possible with

D. ACCESS
TOP MENU
CLASS
MENU
all models).
FQ
RF ATT DISP
4 TV VOL +/–
TEST
ENTER
MPX
Use to adjust the TV volume.
TONE SET UP
SORROUND 2
FQ
DSP MODE MUTING

5 CHANNEL +/–
Use to select channels.
CH. SELECT LEVEL
FL MASTER
Operation
37
Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Incorrect operation is 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 Cause Remedy

The power does not turn on. • The power plug is disconnected. • Connect the power plug to the
wall outlet.
• The protection circuit may have • Disconnect the power plug from
activated. the outlet, and insert again.
The unit does not respond when the • Static electricity caused by dry • Disconnect the power plug from
buttons are pressed. air. the outlet, and insert again.
No sound is output when a function • Improper connections. • Make sure the component is
is set. connected correctly (see pages
7 through 11).
• Sound is muted. • Press MUTING on the remote
control.
• The volume is turned down. • Adjust MASTER VOLUME.
• Speakers are turned off. • Press SPEAKERS to switch on the
speakers.
• Monitor is on. • Press the MONITOR button.
No image is output when a function • Improper connections. • Make sure the component is
is set. connected correctly (see pages
7 through 11).
• The input source is not properly • Press the correct function button.
selected.
Considerable noise in radio broad- • Incorrect frequency. • Tune in the correct frequency.
casts • The antenna is not connected. • Connect the antenna (see page 7).
FM broadcasts
• The FM antenna is not fully • Fully extend the FM wire
extended or poorly positioned. antenna, position for best
reception, and secure to a wall.
• Weak radio signal. • Connect an outdoor FM antenna.
(see page 7).
• Interfering radio waves causing • Press RF ATT button.
distortion.
AM broadcasts
• The AM antenna is poorly • Adjust the direction and position
positioned. for best reception.
• Weak radio signal. • Connect an additional internal or
external AM antenna (see page 7).
• Interference cause by other • Turn off the equipment causing
equipment (fluorescent lamp, the noise or move it away from
motor, etc.). the receiver.
• Place the antenna farther away
from the equipment causing the
noise.
38
Symptom Cause Remedy

Broadcast stations cannot be se- • Weak radio signal. • Connect an outdoor antenna (see
lected automatically. page 7).
No sound from surround or center • Incorrect center mode. • Set the correct center mode
speakers. according to the speakers in your
system (see page 13).
• The surround and/or center levels • See Setting Volume Levels on
are turned down. page 15-16 to check the speaker
levels.
• The surround and/or center • Connect the speakers (see pages
speakers are disconnected. 11-12).
Cannot be remote controlled. • The remote control unit batteries • Replace the batteries (see page
have worn out. 6).
• Too far away or bad angle of • Operate within 7 m, 30° of the
operation. remote sensor on the front panel
(see page 6).
• There is an obstacle between the • Remove the obstacle or operate
receiver and the remote control. from another position.
• Strong light such as fluorescent • Avoid exposing the remote sensor

light is shining onto the unit's on the front panel to direct light.
remote control signal light-
receiving window.
If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity
¶ Disconnect the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
39
Specifications
Continuous Power Output AM Tuner Section
Front ................ 80 W + 80 W (DIN,1kHz, 0.9 %, 8 Ω) Frequency Range ..................... 531 kHz to 1,602 kHz
Center .......................... 80 W (DIN,1kHz, 0.9 %, 8 Ω) Sensitivity (IHF, Loop antenna) .................... 350 µV/m
Surround ......... 80 W + 80 W (DIN,1kHz, 0.9 %, 8 Ω) Selectivity .......................................................... 30 dB
÷ Above specifications are for when power supply is Signal-to-Noise Ratio ......................................... 50 dB
230 V. Antenna ................................................ Loop antenna
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) Miscellaneous

CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT Power Requirements ........... AC 220-230 V, 50/60 Hz
........................................................ 200 mV/47 kΩ Power Consumption ........................................ 220 W
Frequency Response In Standby Condition ............................................ 1 W
CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT Dimensions ............. 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 391 (D) mm
................................................. 5 Hz to 100,000 Hz Weight (without package) ................................ 8.4 kg
Output (Level/Impedance)
VCR/DVR REC, CD-R/TAPE/MD REC Furnished Parts
....................................................... 200 mV/2.2 kΩ FM Wire Antenna ..................................................... 1
Tone Control AM Loop Antenna .................................................... 1
BASS ............................................. ± 6 dB (100 Hz) Dry Cell Batteries
TREBLE .......................................... ± 6 dB (10 kHz) size "AA" (IEC R6P) ............................................... 2
S.BASS .......................................... + 8 dB (100 Hz) Remote Control Unit ................................................ 1
Signal-to-Noise Ratio [DIN(Rated power output/50 mW)] Operating Instructions ............................................. 1
CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT
........................................................... 88 dB/64 dB NOTE:
Specifications and the design are subject to possible
Video Section modifications without notice, due to improvements.
Input (Sensitivity/Impedance)
VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT ......................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Output (Level/Impedance)
VCR ..................................................... 1 Vp-p/75 Ω
Frequency Response
VCR, DVD/LD, TV/SAT → MONITOR +0
............................................... 5 Hz to 7 MHz –3 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ......................................... 55 dB MAINTENANCE OF EXTERNAL
Cross Talk .......................................................... 55 dB SURFACES
¶ Use a polishing cloth or dry cloth to wipe off dust
FM Tuner Section and dirt.
Frequency Range .................... 87.5 MHz to 108 MHz ¶ When the surfaces are very dirty, wipe with a soft
Usable Sensitivity cloth dipped in some neutral cleanser diluted five
.......................... Mono:15.2 dBf, IHF (1.6 µV/75 Ω) or six times with water, and wrung out well, and
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity ................. Mono: 20.2 dBf then wipe again with a dry cloth. Do not use
Stereo: 41.2 dBf furniture wax or cleaners.
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ............ Mono: 76 dB (at 85 dBf) ¶ Never use thinners, benzene, insecticide sprays
Stereo: 72 dB (at 85 dBf)
or other chemicals on or near this unit, since
Distortion ................................. Stereo: 0.6 % (1 kHz)
Alternate Channel Selectivity ............ 70 dB (400 kHz) these will corrode surfaces.
Stereo Separation ................................. 40 dB (1 kHz)
Frequency Response ........... 30 Hz to 15 kHz (±1) dB
Antenna Input ................................. 75 Ω unbalanced
Sensitivity (DIN) .................. Mono: 1.1 uV(S/N 26dB)
Stereo 50 uV(S/N 46dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (DIN) ..................... Mono: 62dB
Stereo: 58dB
Published by Pioneer Electronic Corporation.

Copyright © 1999 Pioneer Electronic Corporation.
All rights reserved.
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PIONEER ELECTRONICS [USA] INC. P.O. BOX 1540, Long Beach, California 90801-1540, U.S.A.
PIONEER ELECTRONICS OF CANADA, INC. 300 Allstate Parkway, Markham, Ontario L3R OP2, Canada
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IMPORTANT not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can

Introductory Information ..................................... 5

Setting Up for Surround Sound ........................ 13

Displays & Controls ............................................ 17

Listening in Surround Sound ............................ 20

Using the Tuner .................................................. 23

Making a Recording ........................................... 32

Controlling the Rest of Your System ................ 34

Additional Information ....................................... 38

Five channels of independent amplification

Dolby* Pro Logic

Digital surround effects

Convenient RDS/EON radio tuning

DVD 5.1 channel input

The Energy-saving Design

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Checking the Supplied Accessories

SORROUND 2 DSP MODE MUTING

CH. SELECT LEVEL

AM loop antenna FM wire antenna 'AA' size IEC R6P

Remote control unit

Using this Manual

Set up memo Provides detailed precautions and

Preparing the Remote Control

Dry cell batteries CAUTION!

Operating range of remote control unit

¶ There are obstacles between the remote control

Special note on the remote control

Operating other Pioneer components

The remote control signals are received by the

Other Pioneer products

FM wire antenna 10mm

Using external antennas

Connecting Audio Components

CD-R , Cassette deck L

Cassette deck placement

Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components

Connecting Video Components

Hints on speaker placement

• Place the front left and right speakers at equal

• If possible, install the surround speakers slightly

3-D View of speaker set up

Setting Up for Surround Sound

1 Switch on the receiver.

2 Press the SURROUND button.

4 explaining each center mode to decide which center mode to

5 Press the 3 button to select the SUBWF

6 Use the 5∞ buttons to turn the subwoofer

Select SUBWF ON if you have a subwoofer and SUBWF OFF if

7 Press the 3 button to select the distance

8 Press the 5∞ buttons to increase/decrease

the distance of the FRNT speakers.

9 Press the 3 button to select the distance

10 Press the 5∞ buttons to increase/decrease

Setting up speaker levels for Dolby Pro Logic