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...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... 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 ... Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 34 6 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 35 Speaker setting 36 Subwoofer setting 36 Crossover frequency setting 36 LFE...
...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... 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 ... Selecting the multi-channel analog inputs ... 34 6 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 35 Speaker setting 36 Subwoofer setting 36 Crossover frequency setting 36 LFE...
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...different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may have different voltages. 01 Before you 've received the 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 of batteries may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell...
...different batteries together. • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the same shape may have different voltages. 01 Before you 've received the 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 of batteries may cause a humming noise from the speakers. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell...
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... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • 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 ... SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) 01 7 En
... sensor. • Direct sunlight or fluorescent light is shining onto the remote sensor. • 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 ... SDTIERREECOT/ INPUT ATTLISFTELNDINIMGMMEORDE SSEIGLNEACLT MONITOR MIDNIGHT LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME 30 UP R 23ft (7m) 01 7 En
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...-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Depending on the DVD, you 're in the middle of the action or concert. Home theater refers to the use . DVD-Video has ... sound) when listening to soundtracks. 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are explained in Playing sources, starting on page 30. 8 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. The surround sound you get from one disc...
...-channel surround sound) are probably used to using stereo equipment to listen to music, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. Depending on the DVD, you 're in the middle of the action or concert. Home theater refers to the use . DVD-Video has ... sound) when listening to soundtracks. 02 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater You are explained in Playing sources, starting on page 30. 8 En This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to your speaker setup. The surround sound you get from one disc...
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... IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration shows the VSX-D512, but DVD connections for surround sound in the default settings. 1 Hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up your receiver to the TV using an optical cable, you should have your system hooked up... for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En Use a video cord to connect your TV. 5 minute guide 02 Listening...
... IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration shows the VSX-D512, but DVD connections for surround sound in the default settings. 1 Hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up your receiver to the TV using an optical cable, you should have your system hooked up... for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En Use a video cord to connect your TV. 5 minute guide 02 Listening...
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The receiver will vary. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers ... large. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to 16 Ω. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the AC power source.
The receiver will vary. Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers ... large. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to 16 Ω. Make sure you connect the speaker on the right to the AC power source.
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...manual that the DVD input is selected. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the next page if you're unsure about the settings. 6...must be set- Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set to do this receiver. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to ... several other sound options you want multi-channel surround sound. 11 En See also Choosing your receiver setup on your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 30 to this ) if you can select. 5 ...
...manual that the DVD input is selected. If it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the next page if you're unsure about the settings. 6...must be set- Also make sure that DVD/LD is showing in the receiver and switch it should already be set to do this receiver. Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to select and ENTER to ... several other sound options you want multi-channel surround sound. 11 En See also Choosing your receiver setup on your subwoofer and the TV. See pages 30 to this ) if you can select. 5 ...
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... 6 Press ENTER to confirm your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. 12 En Use the front panel controls for the steps below to find the speaker setup... that you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. Cycle between Small, Medium, or Large (see ...
... 6 Press ENTER to confirm your surround speakers, choose between the following choices: 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch Check the table below . The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you have selected. 12 En Use the front panel controls for the steps below to find the speaker setup... that you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to 39. The STANDBY indicator goes out. 2 Press QUICK SETUP. Cycle between Small, Medium, or Large (see ...
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...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 to connect digital components to insert completely. Be sure to this... white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the monitor TV. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Connect from the AC outlet. Connecting 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 to connect digital components to insert completely. Be sure to this... white plugs to L (left), and the yellow plugs to connect the monitor TV. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. Connect from the AC outlet. Connecting up .
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...signal. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to the jacks. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 14 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of two digital inputs. Connect your analog audio ...audio connections. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. This receiver has both ). DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD player The arrows indicate the direction of matching...
...signal. For components you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to the jacks. CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 14 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of two digital inputs. Connect your analog audio ...audio connections. When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. This receiver has both ). DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) TV tuner (or Satellite tuner) DIGITAL OUT (COAXIAL) DVD player The arrows indicate the direction of matching...
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...channel analog outputs to the Svideo jack on the component you are hooking up (see page 14). For better quality video, you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is disconnected ...from the wall outlet. Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 15 En Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer...OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up using the ...
...channel analog outputs to the Svideo jack on the component you are hooking up (see page 14). For better quality video, you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is disconnected ...from the wall outlet. Make sure you use the connections pictured on the rear of the receiver instead of the signal. 15 En Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer...OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT Video deck The arrows indicate the direction of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Regarding digital video components (like a DVD) you should hook up using the ...
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... and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. 16 En AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM...
... and fully extend vertically along a window frame or other suitable area, etc. 16 En AM LOOP ANTENNA FM WIRE ANTENNA Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections. Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM...
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...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 17 En
...) and face in . (10mm) 75 Ω coaxial cable FM ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 feet length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Outdoor antenna Indoor antenna (Vinyl-coated wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 17 En
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... Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to secure. 18 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the left terminal. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. ª 2 Unclip the speaker... three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. The receiver will vary.
... Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to secure. 18 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the left terminal. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of bare wire strands together. ª 2 Unclip the speaker... three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Speaker setting on the speakers. The receiver will vary.
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... sound from your speakers as shown below the TV so that all speakers are usually designed with putty, or by other suitable means, to the receiver.
... sound from your speakers as shown below the TV so that all speakers are usually designed with putty, or by other suitable means, to the receiver.
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... of this unit, and sent to the 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 connected equipment should be routed such that they are ...not likely to avoid overheating and fire risk. Total electrical power consumption of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not connect appliances with CONTROL terminals AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX • Make sure no...
... of this unit, and sent to the 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 connected equipment should be routed such that they are ...not likely to avoid overheating and fire risk. Total electrical power consumption of other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not connect appliances with CONTROL terminals AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100 W MAX 0.8 A MAX • Make sure no...
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... MENU Use to display the menus on a digital TV tuner. 8 AUDIO Use to switch the audio tracks 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...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 source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD ...
... MENU Use to display the menus on a digital TV tuner. 8 AUDIO Use to switch the audio tracks 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...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 source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD ...
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... 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE +/- It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on discs or radio frequencies. 11 CHANNEL +/- INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of other components...
... 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station for deck 1 of a double cassette deck player. Use the TUNE +/- It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on discs or radio frequencies. 11 CHANNEL +/- INPUT ATT Use to attenuate (lower) the level of other components...
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... controls on the remote. 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 SURROUND (page 30, 32) Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. Direct playback ...
... controls on the remote. 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 SURROUND (page 30, 32) Use to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. Direct playback ...