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- Page 1 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-D309 Operating Instructions...
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Page 2: For Canadian Model
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. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. -
Page 4: Features
Features DTS* (Digital Theater Systems) decoder equipped DTS is a digital sound system introduced in theaters. Playback of DVD, LD, and CD recorded in DTS audio creates the environment of a theater or the sensation of a concert hall in your home. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Features ... 4 Introductory Information ... 6 Checking the Supplied Accessories ... 6 Using this Manual ... 6 Installing the Receiver ... 6 When Making Cable Connections: ... 6 Preparing the Remote Control ... 7 Connecting Your System ... 8 Connecting Antennas ... -
Page 6: Introductory Information
Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: AM loop antenna FM wire antenna Using this Manual This manual is for the VSX-D309 audio/video multi- channel receiver. It is divided into two main sections: Set up This section covers installing your receiver and connecting up all the other components in your home theater system to it. -
Page 7: Preparing The Remote Control
Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you can control other Pioneer equipment using this remote control unit. Point the remote control unit towards the remote sensor of this unit, even when operating other equipment. -
Page 8: Connecting Your System
Connecting Your System Connecting Antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, connect external antennas (see Using external antennas, below). Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to the receiver. -
Page 9: Connecting Audio Components
Connecting Audio Components Connect your audio components as shown below. These are analog connections. When connecting equipment, always make sure the power switched off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. AM LOOP ANTENNA CONTROL VCR/ VIDEO MONITOR WOOFER PREOUT... -
Page 10: Connecting Dvd 5.1 Channel Components
Connecting Your System Connecting DVD 5.1 Channel Components DVD and LD discs are compatible with both 2 channel and 5.1 channel audio output formats. Connections can be made from a DVD player, multi-channel decoder equipped with 5.1 analog outputs to the 5.1 analog inputs on this unit. -
Page 11: Connecting Digital Components
(for example, the coaxial out from the component to coaxial in on the receiver). The VSX-D309 has one coaxial and one optical input for a total of two digital inputs. You can use either for any type of digital component (DVD, CD, CD-R, etc.). -
Page 12: Connecting Speakers
Connecting Your System Connecting Speakers Connect your speakers as shown below. Be sure to connect each speaker to the appropriate speaker terminal, and also to connect the positive and negative terminals correctly (so that the same wire is connected to the positive terminal of the receiver and the positive terminal of the speaker, and likewise with the negative). -
Page 13: Ac Outlet [Switched 100 W (0.8 A) Max]
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. -
Page 14: Preparations
Preparations Setting Up for Surround Sound Be sure to switch the power of this unit on (The STANDBY indicator goes out). To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the following set up operations. This is particularly important when using the (unless you change the placement of your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). - Page 15 SPEAKER (Front, Center, Surround) setting mode This setting establishes the size and configuration of the speaker system you have connected. So, for example, here you set whether you have connected surround speakers or not, and how big they are. Selecting “Large” or “Small”...
- Page 16 Preparations SUB WOOFER ON/PLUS/OFF setting mode Sets whether the SUB WOOFER is used or not. Also, when used you have the option to use the “PLUS” setting. • Initial setting is “ON”. memo • Setting the front speaker size to “Small” in the SPEAKER setting mode automatically locks the sub woofer in the “ON”...
- Page 17 Low cut filter ON/OFF setting mode Turn the low cut filter ON when distorted sound is output through the sub woofer. • Initial setting is “OFF”. memo • If the SUB WOOFER is set to “OFF” in the SUB WOOFER ON/OFF setting mode, the low cut filter cannot be set.
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Page 18: Dual Mono Setting
Preparations Dynamic range control setting mode Dynamic range is the difference between the loudest and softest sounds in any given signal. The dynamic range control helps you play back sounds so the quieter sounds are audible yet the louder sounds don’t get distored. It does this by compressing the dynamic range. -
Page 19: Setting The Volume Level Of Each Channel
Optical digital input setting Sets the input component to be assigned to the optical input jack. memo • Initial setting is “CD”. Setting the volume level of each channel (Adjusting the speaker volume balance) • Since the SUB WOOFER transmits an ultra-low frequency its sound may seem quieter memo than it actually is. -
Page 20: Setting Up The Remote Control
Preparations Setting Up the Remote Control In addition to controlling the receiver, the supplied remote control can operate your other components (DVD, MD, VCR, TV, LD, CD, etc.). If your component(s) are listed in the “Preset Code List” on page 43, simply recall the corresponding preset code. - Page 21 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.
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Page 22: Clearing The Remote Control Settings
Preparations Clearing the Remote Control Settings Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TV CONT TAPE/MD DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH CHANNEL TEST SIGNAL SELECT TONE SELECT CHANNEL EFFECT LEVEL ‡ ENTER DISC FUNC TV CONTROL ENTER MENU MENU SOURCE CLASS BAND D.ACCESS... -
Page 23: Displays & Controls
Displays & Controls Front Panel 2 3 4 5 6 MODE PHONES 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). STANDBY/ON button Switches the receiver between on and standby.(note that the receiver consumes a small amount of power (1W) in standby mode). -
Page 24: Display
Displays & Controls Display PRO LOGIC DIGITAL SIGNAL SELECT ANALOG DIGITAL DIGITAL 0 - = 1 DTS indicator Lights when DTS mode is being used. PRO LOGIC indicator When the 2 Surround/DTS mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate playback of a two channel source. -
Page 25: Remote Control
Remote Control 1 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to put the receiver/remote control in the stated mode. For other equipment controls, see Controlling the Rest of Your System on pages 36-40. 2 RECEIVER button (see page 14) Use this button when setting up the surround sound for the receiver. - Page 26 Displays & Controls Use to attenunate (lower) the level of an analog input signal and prevent distortion (refer to p.24 -, = ). To use first press the RECEIVER button then operate this button. CHANNEL LEVEL +/– (see page 19-note) Use to set up the levels of the surround sound of the receiver.
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Page 27: Sound Modes
Sound Modes Learning about the Sound Modes The sound modes are explained here. There are two cinema modes: STANDARD, and ADVANCED THEATER. These are designed to be used with multi channel surround sound audio/visual sources (like DVDs and LDs). Intrinsic to home theater, these modes can deliver realistic and powerful surround sound that recreates the movie theater experience. -
Page 28: Switching Analog/Digital Signal Input
Sound Modes Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input Set this switch to tell the receiver whether you’re using a component that is hooked up digitally or in an analog manner. If you have no components connected digitally the switch wonb’t allow you to select digital. CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TV CONT... -
Page 29: Playing Sources With Dolby Digital Or Dts Sound
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TV CONT TAPE/MD DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH CHANNEL TEST SIGNAL SELECT TONE SELECT CHANNEL EFFECT LEVEL ‡ ENTER DISC FUNC TV CONTROL ENTER MENU MENU SOURCE CLASS... -
Page 30: Selecting A Sound Mode
Sound Modes Selecting a Sound Mode To ensure the best possible surround sound, be sure to complete the set up procedures described in “Setting Up for Surround Sound” (starting on page 14) before using the sound modes. This is particularly important when using the (Dolby) sound mode. -
Page 31: Using In Midnight Listening Mode
Modes ADVANCED THEATER mode ( Dolby Digital/DTS mode) Switch on the Dolby/DTS mode by pressing the Dolby Digital and DTS, and signal processing is performed automatically corresponding to the input signal. Use this button to cycle through the various modes. For all modes other than STANDARD, DSP is switcehd on and will appear int he diisplay. -
Page 32: Using The Tuner
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. -
Page 33: Tuning Directly To A Station
This saves the effort of manually tuning in each time. The VSX-D309 can memorize up to 33 stations, stored in three banks, or classes, (A,B and C) of 10 stations each. -
Page 34: Recalling Memorized Stations
Using the Tuner Recalling Memorized Stations Having memorized up to 33 stations (see the previous page for how to do this), you can be listening to a station with a couple of button presses. MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TV CONT TAPE/MD... -
Page 35: Making A Recording
Making a Recording Making an Audio or a Video Recording The following steps show you how to make an audio or a video recording from the built in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to the receiver (such as a CD player or TV). Recordings can be made to a CD- Recorder, cassette deck, MD, VCR, or DVR deck connected to the CD-R/TAPE/MD, VCR or DVR in/out connectors. -
Page 36: Controlling The Rest Of Your System
Controlling the Rest of Your System CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER... -
Page 37: Cassette Deck Controls
Cassette Deck Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TV CONT TAPE/MD DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH... -
Page 38: Dvd/Dvr Player Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System DVD/DVR Player Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER... -
Page 39: Dtv Controls
DTV Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER TV CONT TAPE/MD DSP MODE MIDNIGHT 5.1CH CHANNEL... -
Page 40: Cable Tv/Satellite Tv/Tv Controls
Controlling the Rest of Your System Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls memo This remote control can control these components after entering the proper codes (see p.20-21). Use MULTI CONTROL buttons to put the remote control in the stated mode. Î MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV/SAT VCR/DVR CD-R/ RECEIVER TUNER... -
Page 41: Additional Information
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. - Page 42 Additional Information Symptom Broadcast stations • Weak radio signal. cannot be selected automatically. No sound from • Speaker settings are incorrect. surround or center speakers. • The rear and/or center levels are turned down. • The surround and/or center speakers are disconnected.
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Page 43: Preset Code List
Preset Code List Device Manufacturer Manufacturer Code TOSHIBA SONY PANASONIC SAMSUNG SHARP AKAI PIONEER 000, 003, 111 SONY PANASONIC 105, 106 KENWOOD PHILIPS MITSUBISHI PIONEER 100, 111 601, 615, 616, 617 610, 623, 621, 602, 618 ZENITH 603, 620 MAGNAVOX... -
Page 44: Specifications
Additional Information Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 60 watts* per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz with no more than 0.2 %** total harmonic distortion (front). Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission’s Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers. - Page 45 EST 1924 Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just purchased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
- Page 48 Should this product require service in the U.S.A. and you wish to locate the nearest Pioneer Authorized Independent Service Company, or if you wish to purchase replacement parts, operating instructions, service manuals, or accessories, please call the number shown below.