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Table of Contents
Set up
Operation
Features ........................................................................................ 4
Introductory Information ............................................................ 5
Checking the Supplied Accessories .............................................................................. 5
Using this Manual .......................................................................................................... 5
Installing the Receiver ................................................................................................... 5
When Making Cable Connections ................................................................................. 5
Preparing the Remote Control ....................................................................................... 6
Connecting Your System ............................................................ 7
Audio Components ........................................................................................................ 7
Video Components ........................................................................................................ 8
Digital Components ....................................................................................................... 9
DVD 5.1 Channel Components .................................................................................... 11
Antennas ..................................................................................................................... 12
Speakers ...................................................................................................................... 13
Preparations ............................................................................... 15
Setting Up for Surround Sound ................................................................................... 15
Setting the Volume Level of Each Channel ................................................................. 21
Setting Up the Remote Control ................................................................................... 22
Clearing One of the Remote Control Settings (VSX-709RDS) ....................................... 25
Clearing All the Remote Control Settings .................................................................... 25
Direct Function ............................................................................................................ 26
Programming a Different Component into a MULTI CONTROL Button (VSX-709RDS) . 27
Checking Preset Code (VSX-709RDS) .......................................................................... 27
Displays & Controls ................................................................... 28
Front Panel .................................................................................................................. 28
Remote Control (VSX-709RDS) ................................................................................... 30
Remote Control (VSX-609RDS) ................................................................................... 32
Display ......................................................................................................................... 34
Sound Modes ............................................................................ 35
Learning About the Sound Modes ............................................................................... 35
Switching ANALOG/DIGITAL Signal Input ................................................................... 36
Playing a Source .......................................................................................................... 37
Playing Sources with Dolby Digital or DTS Sound ....................................................... 38
Selecting a Sound Mode ............................................................................................. 39
Using in MIDNIGHT Listening Mode ........................................................................... 41
Using the Tuner ......................................................................... 42
Finding a Station .......................................................................................................... 42
Tuning Directly to a Station .......................................................................................... 43
Memorizing Stations .................................................................................................... 44
Naming Memorized Stations ....................................................................................... 45
Recalling Memorized Stations ..................................................................................... 46
An Introduction to RDS & EON ................................................................................... 47
Searching for RDS Programmes .................................................................................. 49
Setting EON ................................................................................................................. 50
Making a Recording .................................................................. 51
Making an Audio or a Video Recording ........................................................................ 51
Controlling the Rest of Your System ....................................... 52
CD/MD/CD-R/VCR/LD Player Controls ......................................................................... 52
Cassette Deck Controls ............................................................................................... 53
DVD Player/DVR Controls ............................................................................................ 54
Cable TV/Satellite TV/TV Controls ................................................................................ 55
Additional Information .............................................................. 56
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................... 56
Preset Code List for VSX-709RDS ............................................................................... 58
Preset Code List for VSX-609RDS ............................................................................... 63
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 66
