Owner's Manual
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... speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR RL RL SW INPUT Powered subwoofer 10 En Be sure to complete all six is best. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Make sure you have in the...using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the left to large. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the AC power source. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker...
... speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR RL RL SW INPUT Powered subwoofer 10 En Be sure to complete all six is best. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. Make sure you have in the...using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the left to large. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the AC power source. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the speakers. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker...
Owner's Manual
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... RECEIVER to choose your speaker setup. The display prompts you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to turn the power on. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to confirm your...
... RECEIVER to choose your speaker setup. The display prompts you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to turn the power on. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your room size. 5 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to confirm your...
Owner's Manual
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...can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are hooking up 03 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used ...supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to VIDEO. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs ...
...can also be used) or optical cables (not supplied) are hooking up 03 Before making or changing the connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to an S-video jack on the video component you are used ...supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to insert completely. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to VIDEO. Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs ...
Owner's Manual
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...want to record to/from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD player...play, you want to record with like an MD) to/from analog components. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. 03 Connecting up , connect your analog audio components (such as shown below. CD ...
...want to record to/from the component to the coaxial input on digital connections. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD player...play, you want to record with like an MD) to/from analog components. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. 03 Connecting up , connect your analog audio components (such as shown below. CD ...
Owner's Manual
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...SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with analog audio connections (see page 14). It is also a good idea to hook up your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is selected (see page 34). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT ... AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Connecting video components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. When connecting your digital components with 5.1 ...
...SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with analog audio connections (see page 14). It is also a good idea to hook up your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is selected (see page 34). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT ... AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Connecting video components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. When connecting your digital components with 5.1 ...
Owner's Manual
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to large. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. ª 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. 1/2 inches · 3 ...speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here, but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the AC power source. Make sure you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. The receiver ...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to large. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. ª 2 Unclip the speaker terminal and insert the wire. 1/2 inches · 3 ...speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here, but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of 8 Ω to the AC power source. Make sure you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. The receiver ...
Owner's Manual
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... as shown below the TV so that all speakers are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Some are installed securely to cut off as a safety measure. Some should be placed on top of the...
... as shown below the TV so that all speakers are designed to be floorstanding, while others should be sure to secure it may cause the power to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. Some are installed securely to cut off as a safety measure. Some should be placed on top of the...
Owner's Manual
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...on vacation). When you find it with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to control a Pioneer DVD player. 03 Connecting up AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is touching the rear panel, this could cause a short circuit or... OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. The power cords should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Operating other Pioneer products with high power consumption to be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. The remote control signals are...
...on vacation). When you find it with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to control a Pioneer DVD player. 03 Connecting up AC outlet [switched 100 W (0.8 A) max] Power supplied through this outlet is touching the rear panel, this could cause a short circuit or... OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. The power cords should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). Operating other Pioneer products with high power consumption to be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. The remote control signals are...
Owner's Manual
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... MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to DTV)). D. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on /off the power of other components such as a DVR or satellite tuner. 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator...
... MULTI CONTROL button (TUNER or TV/SAT (when connected to DTV)). D. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on /off the power of other components such as a DVR or satellite tuner. 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator...
Owner's Manual
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...menu of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the receiver controls on /off. Also used to control DVD menus/options. 13 RECEIVER ... The TUNING +/- Changes the audio language or channel. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to set up your system. Displays/changes the subtitles included in... STATION +/- Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. buttons can use these arrow buttons when setting up the levels of the surround sound of...
...menu of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the receiver controls on /off. Also used to control DVD menus/options. 13 RECEIVER ... The TUNING +/- Changes the audio language or channel. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to set up your system. Displays/changes the subtitles included in... STATION +/- Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. buttons can use these arrow buttons when setting up the levels of the surround sound of...
Owner's Manual
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...Press TONE to select the frequency you selected in step 1. 33 En Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the power of bass or treble as necessary. Each press cycles through the effects as follows: Midnight Off ...Loudness You can only be input automatically. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn...
...Press TONE to select the frequency you selected in step 1. 33 En Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the power of bass or treble as necessary. Each press cycles through the effects as follows: Midnight Off ...Loudness You can only be input automatically. 1 Turn on the power of the playback component. 2 Turn...
Owner's Manual
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...to the following pages for the LFE channel. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW230 speaker system, you cycle through the display. LFE attenuator setting (...only need to your surround speakers. You can leave the Speaker setting and the Subwoofer setting in turn the power on pages 8 to 12, you want to your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). RECEIVER...adjust. The current setting is used. This is particularly important when using the 5 minute guide on . VSX-D412 VSX-D512 It will be sure to the optical digital input. 35 En Speaker setting (page 36) Specify the...
...to the following pages for the LFE channel. If you are using the Pioneer S-FCRW230 speaker system, you cycle through the display. LFE attenuator setting (...only need to your surround speakers. You can leave the Speaker setting and the Subwoofer setting in turn the power on pages 8 to 12, you want to your current speaker system or add new speakers, etc.). RECEIVER...adjust. The current setting is used. This is particularly important when using the 5 minute guide on . VSX-D412 VSX-D512 It will be sure to the optical digital input. 35 En Speaker setting (page 36) Specify the...
Owner's Manual
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... will have named a station preset, you can press DISPLAY when listening to a station to do this. 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. If no character is input, a space is input. • The name is stored when ENTER is left disconnected from the... AC power outlet for how to switch the display between the name and the frequency. 43 En Names can be up to 30 stations (see previous page...
... will have named a station preset, you can press DISPLAY when listening to a station to do this. 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. If no character is input, a space is input. • The name is stored when ENTER is left disconnected from the... AC power outlet for how to switch the display between the name and the frequency. 43 En Names can be up to 30 stations (see previous page...
Owner's Manual
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... on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will only turn direct function off . The power of the component being input will turn on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a...is listed on pages 51. • The remote control buttons will not be able operate other equipment unless preset with the method above. Direct function (VSX-D512 only) • Default setting: ON You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and ...
... on directly by both the receiver and the remote control. If the correct code has been input the power of the component being input will only turn direct function off . The power of the component being input will turn on the receiver and then use the remote control to rewind a...is listed on pages 51. • The remote control buttons will not be able operate other equipment unless preset with the method above. Direct function (VSX-D512 only) • Default setting: ON You can operate the remote control without affecting the receiver. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and ...
Owner's Manual
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... pages 16-17). • Turn off . • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. • Press the MONITOR button to the wall outlet. • Disconnect the power plug from the equipment causing the noise. Additional information 10 Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. Investigate... to carry out repair work. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to page 17). Problem The power does not turn monitoring off automatically.
... pages 16-17). • Turn off . • Adjust the MASTER VOLUME. • Press the MONITOR button to the wall outlet. • Disconnect the power plug from the equipment causing the noise. Additional information 10 Troubleshooting Incorrect operations are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. Investigate... to carry out repair work. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below , ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your dealer to page 17). Problem The power does not turn monitoring off automatically.
Owner's Manual
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... made. (refer to page 31). • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 38). • Make digital connections (refer to page 14) and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 31). • Refer to normal operating conditions. 54 En Noise during playback, noise is ...control repeatedly to return to pages 18-19). If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from your receiver, until the noise disappears. is produced from other components, but be sure to turn the volume a DTS compatible CD...
... made. (refer to page 31). • Set the digital input settings correctly (refer to page 38). • Make digital connections (refer to page 14) and set the SIGNAL SELECT to DIGITAL (refer to page 31). • Refer to normal operating conditions. 54 En Noise during playback, noise is ...control repeatedly to return to pages 18-19). If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect the power plug from your receiver, until the noise disappears. is produced from other components, but be sure to turn the volume a DTS compatible CD...
Owner's Manual
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... (Stereo) Front 100 W per channel (20-20,000 Hz, THD 0.2 %, 8 Ω) Continuous Power Output (Surround) Front 100 W per channel (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Center 100 W (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Surround 100 W per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from... MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/ 75 Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity .......... Additional information 10 Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT...
... (Stereo) Front 100 W per channel (20-20,000 Hz, THD 0.2 %, 8 Ω) Continuous Power Output (Surround) Front 100 W per channel (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Center 100 W (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Surround 100 W per channel, min., at 8 ohms, from... MHz to 108 MHz Usable Sensitivity Mono:13.2 dBf, IHF (1.3 µV/ 75 Ω) 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity .......... Additional information 10 Specifications Amplifier Section Continuous average power output of 100 watts* per channel (1kHz, THD 1.0 %, 8 Ω) Input (Sensitivity/Impedance) CD, VCR/DVR, CD-R/TAPE/MD, DVD/LD, TV/SAT...
Owner's Manual
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10 Additional information Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 260 W In Standby 1.0 W AC Outlet 100 W MAX. (SWITCHED) Dimensions 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 393 (D) mm (16-9/16 (W) x 6-4/16 (H) x 15-8/16 (D) in.) Weight (without package 9.0 kg (19.8 ... 1 Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements. * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer. 56 En
10 Additional information Miscellaneous Power Requirements AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 260 W In Standby 1.0 W AC Outlet 100 W MAX. (SWITCHED) Dimensions 420 (W) x 158 (H) x 393 (D) mm (16-9/16 (W) x 6-4/16 (H) x 15-8/16 (D) in.) Weight (without package 9.0 kg (19.8 ... 1 Specifications and the design are subject to possible modifications without notice, due to improvements. * Measured pursuant to the Federal Trade Commission's Trade Regulation rule on Power Output Claims for Amplifiers. ** Measured by Audio Spectrum Analyzer. 56 En