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...Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables (VSX-D512 only 13 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 14 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 15 Connecting video components 15 Connecting antennas 16 FM...the speakers 18 Speaker terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 AC outlet 20 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 20 4 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D512 21 Remote Control (VSX-D412 24 Front Panel 26 Display 28 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 30 ...
...Using the Quick Setup 12 3 Connecting up Audio/Video cords 13 S-video cables (VSX-D512 only 13 Digital audio cords/Optical cables 13 Connecting digital components 14 Connecting audio components 14 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components ... 15 Connecting video components 15 Connecting antennas 16 FM...the speakers 18 Speaker terminals 18 Hints on speaker placement 19 AC outlet 20 Operating other Pioneer components .......... 20 4 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D512 21 Remote Control (VSX-D412 24 Front Panel 26 Display 28 5 Playing sources Introduction to Sound Modes 30 ...
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... of your system Setting the remote to control other components (VSX-D512 only 45 Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only) ........ 45 Direct function (VSX-D512 only 46 Clearing the Preset Codes (VSX-D512 only 47 Controls for TVs (VSX-D512 only 48 Controls for other components (VSX-D512 only 49 Preset Code List (VSX-D512 only 51 10...
... of your system Setting the remote to control other components (VSX-D512 only 45 Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only) ........ 45 Direct function (VSX-D512 only 46 Clearing the Preset Codes (VSX-D512 only 47 Controls for TVs (VSX-D512 only 48 Controls for other components (VSX-D512 only 49 Preset Code List (VSX-D512 only 51 10...
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...following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x 2 • Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use different batteries together. • When disposing of ...and minus sides of the batteries properly according to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable ...
...following supplied accessories: • AM loop antenna • FM wire antenna • Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) x 2 • Remote control • These operating instructions Installing the receiver Please note the following precautions: • Never use different batteries together. • When disposing of ...and minus sides of the batteries properly according to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of space above the receiver. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable ...
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.... • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 30 STATION TUNER EDIT MULTI JOG CLASS TUNING BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ...
.... • The receiver is located near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is operated simultaneously with another infrared remote control unit. + + - 1 4 2 5 3 6 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES 30 STATION TUNER EDIT MULTI JOG CLASS TUNING BAND MPX STANDARD SAUDRVARONCUNEDD SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS ...
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... input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to Standard (it on your subwoofer and the TV. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the video input on , followed by your DVD player, your TV to do this receiver.
... input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to Standard (it on your subwoofer and the TV. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the video input on , followed by your DVD player, your TV to do this receiver.
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...The power cords should be stepped on vacation). Operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. The... remote control signals are received by the plug. Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are not likely to be...
...The power cords should be stepped on vacation). Operating other devices via the CONTROL OUT terminal. 20 En CONTROL OUT CONTROL IN OUT Receiver Other Pioneer products with CONTROL terminals Remote control unit Connect to CONTROL IN terminal of furniture, etc., on the power cord, or pinch the cord. The... remote control signals are received by the plug. Do not connect appliances with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized service center or your hands are not likely to be...
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... sound of effect in DVD mode. 21 En EFFECT +/- (page 32) Use to add or subtract the amount of the receiver. Controls and displays 04 Remote Control (VSX-D512) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ...GUIDE SUBTITLE RETURN BAND DTV ON/OFF DTV INFO DISPLAY CLASS MPX D.ACCESS DISC ENTER +10 TV CONTROL CHANNEL INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to select the input...
... sound of effect in DVD mode. 21 En EFFECT +/- (page 32) Use to add or subtract the amount of the receiver. Controls and displays 04 Remote Control (VSX-D512) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RECEIVER INPUT SELECT SOURCE DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER ...GUIDE SUBTITLE RETURN BAND DTV ON/OFF DTV INFO DISPLAY CLASS MPX D.ACCESS DISC ENTER +10 TV CONTROL CHANNEL INPUT SELECT CHANNEL VOLUME 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 RECEIVER 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 MULTI CONTROL buttons Use to select the input...
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...) Use to switch the display between the AM and FM bands when the tuner is selected. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. INPUT ATT Use to prevent distortion. EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of an ...analog input signal to attenuate (lower) the level of a double cassette deck player. If the signal is sent from the remote control to select channels on discs or radio frequencies. 11 CHANNEL +/- Use the TUNE +/- D. buttons Use to the receiver. BAND DTV ON/OFF Use to...
...) Use to switch the display between the AM and FM bands when the tuner is selected. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button. INPUT ATT Use to prevent distortion. EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of an ...analog input signal to attenuate (lower) the level of a double cassette deck player. If the signal is sent from the remote control to select channels on discs or radio frequencies. 11 CHANNEL +/- Use the TUNE +/- D. buttons Use to the receiver. BAND DTV ON/OFF Use to...
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SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles included in . They are for your TV. By default they will work no matter what mode the remote control is in multilingual DVD-Video discs. 20 ENTER (page 48-50) It can , however, be used to enter commands for different TVs. Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to display the guides on a digital TV. Controls and displays 04 19 GUIDE Use to the TV/SAT button (see page 45). 23 En They can be set for TV, CATV and TUNER. 21 TV CONTROL buttons: These controls are dedicated TV controls and will control the TV.
SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles included in . They are for your TV. By default they will work no matter what mode the remote control is in multilingual DVD-Video discs. 20 ENTER (page 48-50) It can , however, be used to enter commands for different TVs. Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to display the guides on a digital TV. Controls and displays 04 19 GUIDE Use to the TV/SAT button (see page 45). 23 En They can be set for TV, CATV and TUNER. 21 TV CONTROL buttons: These controls are dedicated TV controls and will control the TV.
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...CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 24 En 04 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D412) DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 8 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 9 4 ATT MUTE 5 TUNING STATION 10 BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP ...MENU 6 11 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD VER 12 13 DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT 14 SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î 15 ADVANCED ...
...CONTROL buttons. 8 INPUT SELECTOR buttons Use to mute the sound or restore the sound if it has been muted. 24 En 04 Controls and displays Remote Control (VSX-D412) DVD/LD TV/SAT CD 1 8 2 MASTER VOLUME 3 9 4 ATT MUTE 5 TUNING STATION 10 BAND CLASS MPX DISPLAY MENU TOP ...MENU 6 11 TUNER EDIT SETUP 7 ENTER DVD VER 12 13 DVD CH SELECT AUDIO EFFECT 14 SUB TITLE 1 3¡ 7 8 4¢ DVD CONTROL AV RECEIVER Î 15 ADVANCED ...
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...to your surround sound system. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of effect in multilingual DVDVideo discs. The STATION +/- MPX...sound quality. Stops playback. BAND (page 41) Use to start of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to add or subtract the amount of station presets. DISPLAY (page 43) Use to switch the display between the AM and FM...
...to your surround sound system. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to switch between the three banks (classes) of effect in multilingual DVDVideo discs. The STATION +/- MPX...sound quality. Stops playback. BAND (page 41) Use to start of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to add or subtract the amount of station presets. DISPLAY (page 43) Use to switch the display between the AM and FM...
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... QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 14 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. 15 LISTENING... (+/-) buttons (pages 42-43) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 4 TUNING (+/-) buttons (page 40) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. En 04 Controls and displays Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 67 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ ...
... QUICK SETUP or TUNER EDIT. 13 INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 14 FL DIMMER Use this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 8 PHONES jack Use to connect headphones. 15 LISTENING... (+/-) buttons (pages 42-43) Selects station presets when using the tuner. 4 TUNING (+/-) buttons (page 40) Selects the frequency when using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. En 04 Controls and displays Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 67 STANDBY STANDBY/ON PHONES STATION TUNING ADVANCED STEREO/ ...
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Use with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to the source component. Each press switches between the two options. Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a ... signal is input. For more on these modes. • Press STEREO/DIRECT (STEREO on the digital input settings. See page 38 for more on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to ANALOG. • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with Dolby Pro Logic for a wider stereo field...
Use with DTS is playing an analog signal. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to the source component. Each press switches between the two options. Choosing the input signal You need to hook up a ... signal is input. For more on these modes. • Press STEREO/DIRECT (STEREO on the digital input settings. See page 38 for more on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to ANALOG. • You may get digital noise when a LD or CD player compatible with Dolby Pro Logic for a wider stereo field...
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... as follows: 1 Switch on the playback component. 2 Switch on the front panel). 4 Press STANDARD. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you want : Pro Logic Pro Logic II Music... Pro Logic II Movie Refer to playback. Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D512 only. The effect automatically adjusts...
... as follows: 1 Switch on the playback component. 2 Switch on the front panel). 4 Press STANDARD. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the receiver. 3 Select the source you want : Pro Logic Pro Logic II Music... Pro Logic II Movie Refer to playback. Movie Music Virtual SB* 5-Stereo Expanded *VSX-D512 only. The effect automatically adjusts...
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Playing other sources VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV ... mode. • When the receiver is switched to playback. Each press cycles through the effects as necessary. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 4 Start playback of the component you want to change the amount...
Playing other sources VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV ... mode. • When the receiver is switched to playback. Each press cycles through the effects as necessary. Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 4 Start playback of the component you want to change the amount...
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Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to select an input signal (other than DVD 5.1 ...
Use the INPUT SELECTOR (VSX-D412)/MULTI CONTROL (VSX-D512) buttons on the remote (or the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial on the front panel). 2 Press SIGNAL SELECT (front panel) repeatedly to select an input signal (other than DVD 5.1 ...
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... button on how to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -) for high speed tuning. Each press switches the band between FM and AM. 40 En Manual tuning To change the band (FM .... There are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to a station. Repeat to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step...
... button on how to do this : Automatic tuning To search for stations in the currently selected band, press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -) for high speed tuning. Each press switches the band between FM and AM. 40 En Manual tuning To change the band (FM .... There are tuned to a station you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to a station. Repeat to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and manual (step...
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...a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. In this case, you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. If you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control. 1... Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to cancel the frequency and start over. Each press switches the ...
...a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. In this case, you make a mistake halfway through, press D.ACCESS twice to change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. If you can simply enter the frequency directly using the number buttons on the remote control. 1... Press the TUNER button on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to cancel the frequency and start over. Each press switches the ...
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... Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the VSXD512 remote). This saves the effort of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press } ] to select the ...station preset you want to memorize. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you want to listen to a station you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. STEREO TUNED SP A 99.50 4 Press CLASS to select one of...
... Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio station, it's convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for more on the VSXD512 remote). This saves the effort of manually tuning in three banks, or classes, (A, B and C) of the three classes then press } ] to select the ...station preset you want to memorize. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you want to listen to a station you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. MEMORY, then a blinking memory class. STEREO TUNED SP A 99.50 4 Press CLASS to select one of...
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...Listening to station presets Having stored up to four characters long. • Use the front panel MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control } ] buttons to select characters. • Press ENTER to select the class in which the station is stored. on the VSXD512... the fourth character. Names can be easily recalled. 1 Press the TUNER button on the VSXD512 remote). Once you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. EDIT on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to confirm a character. See Listening to station ...
...Listening to station presets Having stored up to four characters long. • Use the front panel MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control } ] buttons to select characters. • Press ENTER to select the class in which the station is stored. on the VSXD512... the fourth character. Names can be easily recalled. 1 Press the TUNER button on the VSXD512 remote). Once you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. EDIT on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Press CLASS to confirm a character. See Listening to station ...