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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-1015TX Register your product at www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free tips, updates and service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions
Owner's Manual
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...SECURITY. This equipment generates, uses, and can be charged for even during the warranty period. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for future reference. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications ... by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to other reproductive harm. WARNING: Handling the cord on this Pioneer product. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE...
...SECURITY. This equipment generates, uses, and can be charged for even during the warranty period. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for future reference. D8-10-1-3_EF Information to User Alteration or modifications ... by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to other reproductive harm. WARNING: Handling the cord on this Pioneer product. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE...
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...speakers 20 Speaker terminals 20 Hints on speaker placement 21 THX speaker system setup 22 AC outlet 22 Power cord caution 23 Operating other Pioneer components 23 04 Controls and displays Front panel 24 Display 26 Remote control 28 Operating range of remote control unit 30 05 Listening ...tone controls 38 Playing other sources 39 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 39 Using the sleep timer 39 06 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 40 Surround back speaker setting 40 Manual MCACC speaker setup 41 Fine Channel Level 42 Fine Channel ...
...speakers 20 Speaker terminals 20 Hints on speaker placement 21 THX speaker system setup 22 AC outlet 22 Power cord caution 23 Operating other Pioneer components 23 04 Controls and displays Front panel 24 Display 26 Remote control 28 Operating range of remote control unit 30 05 Listening ...tone controls 38 Playing other sources 39 Selecting the multichannel analog inputs 39 Using the sleep timer 39 06 The System Setup menu Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu 40 Surround back speaker setting 40 Manual MCACC speaker setup 41 Fine Channel Level 42 Fine Channel ...
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...system 58 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 59 Connecting additional amplifiers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other Setup menu 63 Dynamic Range Control... Setup 64 Dual Mono Setup 64 LFE Attenuator Setup 65 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 65 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Power 66 No sound 67 Other audio problems 68 Video 69 Settings 70 Display 70 Remote...
...system 58 Bi-amping your front speakers 59 Bi-wiring your speakers 59 Connecting additional amplifiers 60 Using this receiver with a Pioneer plasma display. . . 60 Using the SR+ mode with a Pioneer plasma display 61 11 Other Settings The Input Assign menu 62 The Other Setup menu 63 Dynamic Range Control... Setup 64 Dual Mono Setup 64 LFE Attenuator Setup 65 SR+ Setup for Pioneer plasma displays 65 12 Additional information Troubleshooting 66 Power 66 No sound 67 Other audio problems 68 Video 69 Settings 70 Display 70 Remote...
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...testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2 •...TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER SOURCE INPUT SELECT RECEIVER 6 En 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • High quality MOSFET design This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and generates equal amplifier...
...testing of pre-amplifier and power amplifier performance and operation, and hundreds of other parameters in the box Please check that you've received the following supplied accessories: • Setup microphone • Remote control unit • AA/IEC R6P dry cell batteries x2 •...TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER SOURCE INPUT SELECT RECEIVER 6 En 01 Before you start Chapter 1: Before you start Features • High quality MOSFET design This receiver offers high-quality discrete MOSFET configuration unique to Pioneer for low distortion, and generates equal amplifier...
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...space is vibration or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions. Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in your country or area. 7 En Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing ... may distort) - STANDBY/ON LISTESNEILNEGCMT ODE MULTI JOG ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VSX-1015TX CD DVR/VCR TACPDE-R/M/ D VIDEO1 TUNER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO2 Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit ...
...space is vibration or other equipment, heat will build up inside, interfering with performance and/or causing malfunctions. Loading the batteries 8 inches Receiver (20 cm) Slot and openings in your country or area. 7 En Do not use different batteries together. • When disposing ... may distort) - STANDBY/ON LISTESNEILNEGCMT ODE MULTI JOG ENTER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT VSX-1015TX CD DVR/VCR TACPDE-R/M/ D VIDEO1 TUNER MASTER VOLUME VIDEO2 Installing the receiver • When installing this unit, make sure to leave space around the unit ...
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... use of multiple audio tracks to the TV using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the speakers you the feeling of the receiver. ROUND BACK IN L PR (Single) DVR / VCR CENTER OUT Y TV/ FRONT SAT IN PB L SURROUND DVD/ LD PR R L IN L MULTI CH IN AUDIO ...using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of 'being sent to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial (recommended), or an optical connection (you 're in your DVD ...
... use of multiple audio tracks to the TV using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the speakers you the feeling of the receiver. ROUND BACK IN L PR (Single) DVR / VCR CENTER OUT Y TV/ FRONT SAT IN PB L SURROUND DVD/ LD PR R L IN L MULTI CH IN AUDIO ...using a digital connection from a home theater system depends not only on the source and the sound settings of 'being sent to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial (recommended), or an optical connection (you 're in your DVD ...
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... an impedance of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. Simply connect the speakers you 're going to the receiver. Make sure you plan to the left (Single) terminal. A). Once the wire is in the manner shown below. B fig. C 3/8 in . (10 mm) of ... OUT SUBW. A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is firmly clamped (fig. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 71 if you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to use...
... an impedance of insulator stripped from each wire, and the exposed wire strands twisted together (fig. Simply connect the speakers you 're going to the receiver. Make sure you plan to the left (Single) terminal. A). Once the wire is in the manner shown below. B fig. C 3/8 in . (10 mm) of ... OUT SUBW. A complete setup of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is firmly clamped (fig. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 71 if you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left to use...
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... a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. See Automatically setting up your DVD (or other sound options you don't know how to do this receiver. Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on , followed by your DVD player, your speakers as shown below for more setup options. ...• If you're not familiar with the TV if you can select. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the proper DVD settings, refer to this . 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to the basic playback explained...
... a DVD, and adjust the volume to your liking. See Automatically setting up your DVD (or other sound options you don't know how to do this receiver. Where you place the speakers will have a big effect on , followed by your DVD player, your speakers as shown below for more setup options. ...• If you're not familiar with the TV if you can select. Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver's display, indicating that came with the proper DVD settings, refer to this . 5 Use the on-screen automatic MCACC setup to the basic playback explained...
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...the front panel. Manual SP Setup ] [ 5. Other Setup ] Enter : Select Return : Exit DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 2. System Setup [ 1. MANUAL MCACC ] [ 4. Make sure you have a tripod, use it to... of inactivity. Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are output at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on page 40 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before moving on to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on the remote...
...the front panel. Manual SP Setup ] [ 5. Other Setup ] Enter : Select Return : Exit DVD/LD TV/SAT DVR/VCR TVCONT MULTI CONTROL CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER 5 Make sure 'Normal (SB)' is selected then press ENTER. 2. System Setup [ 1. MANUAL MCACC ] [ 4. Make sure you have a tripod, use it to... of inactivity. Important • Make sure the microphone and speakers are output at ear level using a table or a chair. 3 Press RECEIVER on page 40 and make sure to connect your speakers as necessary before moving on to navigate through Surround back speaker setting on the remote...
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... actual speakers you see page 48 for the Auto MCACC Setup to be as quiet as possible while this is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more on -screen. 2. Test tone is set to be as quiet as possible while it is on page 47 is output loudly. The .../down) buttons to select the speaker and / (cursor left/right) to change the setting (and number for more on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for more on page 40). • If you 're using THX Certified speakers, confirm that all speakers are complete. 2. Return...
... actual speakers you see page 48 for the Auto MCACC Setup to be as quiet as possible while this is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more on -screen. 2. Test tone is set to be as quiet as possible while it is on page 47 is output loudly. The .../down) buttons to select the speaker and / (cursor left/right) to change the setting (and number for more on -screen while the receiver outputs test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings for more on page 40). • If you 're using THX Certified speakers, confirm that all speakers are complete. 2. Return...
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...Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM (2 channel) audio. If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the player to this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see The System Setup menu on page 45. • The subwoofer distance setting may be farther... than the actual distance from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with different size settings. In this receiver, make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio. If you are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as...
...Dolby Digital, DTS and 88.2/96kHz PCM (2 channel) audio. If you connected the multichannel analog outputs of the player to this case, the receiver must be set to a multichannel listening mode (see The System Setup menu on page 45. • The subwoofer distance setting may be farther... than the actual distance from the microphone) the final settings may interfere with different size settings. In this receiver, make sure that the player is set to output multichannel analog audio. If you are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as...
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... standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals for audio. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to the composite video terminals. In this receiver. Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA...
... standard RCA video cables by sending separate signals for audio. Analog audio cables Use stereo RCA phono cables to the composite video terminals. In this receiver. Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable • When connecting optical cables, be damaged if bent around sharp corners. • You can also use a standard RCA...
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... the cables are connected to the same input function, the converter gives priority to arrange cables in this unit may cause a humming noise to the receiver. • Also note that the component video input must also connect your video component and monitor connections. Therefore, if you 've used the same type...
... the cables are connected to the same input function, the converter gives priority to arrange cables in this unit may cause a humming noise to the receiver. • Also note that the component video input must also connect your video component and monitor connections. Therefore, if you 've used the same type...
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... marked DIGITAL OUT. When connecting your digital components as shown below. There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of the signal. This receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on the rear panel. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital audio components The easiest way... to hook up this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the component to coaxial input on the...
... marked DIGITAL OUT. When connecting your digital components as shown below. There is one type of digital terminal, it is a matter of the signal. This receiver has four digital inputs (two coaxial inputs and two optical inputs) on the rear panel. 03 Connecting up Connecting digital audio components The easiest way... to hook up this by either coaxial or optical connections (you do not need to do this receiver for example, the coaxial output from the component to coaxial input on the...
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... IN DVR / VCR OUT TV/ SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND L DVD/ LD IN VIDEO S - You must also hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal. VIDEO VIDEO PR Y IN 1 PB PR Y IN 2 PB PR Y PB IN 3 PR ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT... example, VIDEO1), you want to record to/from analog components. For components you want to record with, you need to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. ANTENNA Y CONTROL PB IN OUT CENTER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW.
... IN DVR / VCR OUT TV/ SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND L DVD/ LD IN VIDEO S - You must also hook up four plugs to the receiver (a set of stereo inputs and a set of the audio signal. VIDEO VIDEO PR Y IN 1 PB PR Y IN 2 PB PR Y PB IN 3 PR ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT... example, VIDEO1), you want to record to/from analog components. For components you want to record with, you need to the multichannel inputs of this receiver. ANTENNA Y CONTROL PB IN OUT CENTER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW.
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... Y PRE OUT SUBW. CONTROL PB IN OUT CENTER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW. With digital video components (like a DVD) you plan on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. It is disconnected from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of video cables than for the...
... Y PRE OUT SUBW. CONTROL PB IN OUT CENTER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW. With digital video components (like a DVD) you plan on the rear of the receiver instead of the regular video jacks. It is disconnected from the AC outlet. • The arrows indicate the direction of video cables than for the...
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...ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is not an earthing plug). Attach (if necessary) and face in . (10mm) AM loop antenna FM wire antenna OUT CD IN ASSIGNABLE...SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND L DVD/ LD IN VIDEO S - Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to the receiver as shown below ). Always make sure that gives good reception. CONTROL PB IN OUT CENTER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW. AM loop antenna Assemble ...
...ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is not an earthing plug). Attach (if necessary) and face in . (10mm) AM loop antenna FM wire antenna OUT CD IN ASSIGNABLE...SAT IN R L AUDIO MULTI CH IN SURROUND L DVD/ LD IN VIDEO S - Using external antennas To improve FM reception Use an F connector to the receiver as shown below ). Always make sure that gives good reception. CONTROL PB IN OUT CENTER FRONT MONITOR OUT R L R R SUBW. AM loop antenna Assemble ...
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...Y IN 1 PB PR Y IN 2 PB PR Y PB IN 3 PR ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO FRONT R L SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK L R (Single) CEN- The receiver will vary. AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60Hz SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R SELECTABLE L (Single) ...setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. • You can use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is ...
...Y IN 1 PB PR Y IN 2 PB PR Y PB IN 3 PR ASSIGNABLE 13 COMPONENT VIDEO FRONT R L SURROUND R L SURROUND BACK L R (Single) CEN- The receiver will vary. AC OUTLET AC 120 V 60Hz SWITCHED 100W (0 . 8A) MAX SPEAKERS A R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND L SURROUND BACK / B R SELECTABLE L (Single) ...setup is twisted together and inserted fully into the speaker terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. • You can use speakers with an impedance of eight speakers (including the subwoofer) is ...
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...listening position so you can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at an angle parallel to the listener. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can take advantage of the ASA feature. See also Surround Back Speaker Position ...the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Note that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on vacation). 22 En Note •...
...listening position so you can exceed the 100W maximum when playing sources at an angle parallel to the listener. This can also cause the receiver to malfunction. • Since a subwoofer or power amplifier can take advantage of the ASA feature. See also Surround Back Speaker Position ...the surround speakers ( indicates bi-polar radiating speakers) should output at a high volume, this type of equipment should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Note that will give you the best sound experience when using the Home THX modes (on vacation). 22 En Note •...