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... remote control unit 7 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 9 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 ... 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 ...
... remote control unit 7 2 5 minute guide Introduction to home theater 8 Listening to Surround Sound 9 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 ... 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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...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 the batteries properly according to bend the ...MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit. 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 ...
...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 the batteries properly according to bend the ...MULTI JOG RECEIVER N∫m-Û.,, ENTER SINEPLUETCTOR DOWN MASTER VOLUME UP R • When installing on top of this unit. 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 TONE ...
.... • 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 TONE ...
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... the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to set - If it should already be set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to your liking. See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to do this receiver. see page 32 if you need to 39 for...
... the settings. 6 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to set - If it should already be set to Standard (it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to your liking. See also Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to do this receiver. see page 32 if you need to 39 for...
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... overheating and fire risk. When you find it with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in regular use the remote control from this unit to control a Pioneer DVD player. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to malfunction. 03 Connecting up AC outlet [switched ...as 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 be disconnected by the remote sensor of connected equipment should be stepped on and off automatically....
... overheating and fire risk. When you find it with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in regular use the remote control from this unit to control a Pioneer DVD player. A damaged power cord can also cause the receiver to malfunction. 03 Connecting up AC outlet [switched ...as 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 be disconnected by the remote sensor of connected equipment should be stepped on and off automatically....
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...sound of the receiver. TEST TONE (page 39) Use to switch between the various surround modes. 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 ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD ...ATT T.EDIT ST 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 a digital TV tuner. 8 ...
...sound of the receiver. TEST TONE (page 39) Use to switch between the various surround modes. 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 ADVANCED STEREO/ MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD ...ATT T.EDIT ST 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 a digital TV tuner. 8 ...
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DISPLAY (page 43) Use to prevent distortion. If the signal is selected. D. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on other components. 15 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 32) Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 16 FL DIMMER ... a DVR or satellite tuner. 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to access different menus associated with your surround sound system (see page 35). EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to DTV)). Also switches a digital TV on...
DISPLAY (page 43) Use to prevent distortion. If the signal is selected. D. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to turn on other components. 15 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 32) Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 16 FL DIMMER ... a DVR or satellite tuner. 12 INPUT SELECT Use to select the input source. 13 LED indicator This indicator flashes when a command is sent from the remote control to access different menus associated with your surround sound system (see page 35). EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to DTV)). Also switches a digital TV on...
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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. They are for your TV. Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to display the guides on a digital TV. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles included in . 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.
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. They are for your TV. Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to display the guides on a digital TV. SUBTITLE Displays/changes the subtitles included in . 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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.../LD on or off. 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...
.../LD on or off. 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...
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...language or channel. Starts playback. Pauses a disc that's playing, or restarts a paused disc. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to sound the test tones when setting up the surround sound of FM broadcasts. buttons can be used... ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to previous tracks/chapters. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Controls and displays 04 10 Tuner controls The TUNING +/- Press to set up the surround sound of ...
...language or channel. Starts playback. Pauses a disc that's playing, or restarts a paused disc. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to sound the test tones when setting up the surround sound of FM broadcasts. buttons can be used... ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to previous tracks/chapters. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Controls and displays 04 10 Tuner controls The TUNING +/- Press to set up the surround sound of ...
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... INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station...
... INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 1 STANDBY/ON Switches the receiver between on and standby. 2 STANDBY indicator Lights when the receiver is no sound output from the remote control. 9 TUNER EDIT (pages 42-43) Press to memorize and name a station...
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... input to a stereo source, using all the speakers in your speaker settings). If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to select between AUTO, DVD 5.1 ch, ANALOG and DIGITAL. Use with Dolby Digital sources ... proper digital connections (page 14) and set to the source component. The default is AUTO. See the previous page 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 stereo sources...
... input to a stereo source, using all the speakers in your speaker settings). If you switch on Midnight listening, Loudness, or the Tone controls when DIRECT is selected, the receiver automatically switches to select between AUTO, DVD 5.1 ch, ANALOG and DIGITAL. Use with Dolby Digital sources ... proper digital connections (page 14) and set to the source component. The default is AUTO. See the previous page 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 stereo sources...
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... three ways 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. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one step at...other stations. Once you how to tune to change the frequency one . Repeat to a station. VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER TUNING BAND MPX TUNER MASTER VOLUME TUNE 3 Tune to search for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the...
... three ways 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. The receiver will start searching for the next station, stopping when it has found one step at...other stations. Once you how to tune to change the frequency one . Repeat to a station. VSX-D412 VSX-D512 TUNER TUNING BAND MPX TUNER MASTER VOLUME TUNE 3 Tune to search for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the...
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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 change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or ... enjoy the broadcast. 41 En For example, to tune to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. Using the tuner 07 Tuning directly to a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to listen...
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 change the band (FM or AM), if necessary. Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or ... enjoy the broadcast. 41 En For example, to tune to switch the receiver into mono reception mode. Using the tuner 07 Tuning directly to a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. This should improve the sound quality and allow you want to listen...
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... MASTER VOLUME TUNE INPUT ATT T.EDIT ST ST ENTER TUNE BAND DTV ON/OFF CLASS MPX 1 Tune to a station you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. See Listening to the radio (previous page) for easy recall whenever you want. This unit can also ... panel) to store station presets. STEREO TUNED SP A 99.50 4 Press CLASS to select one of 10 stations each time. Use the front panel controls to select a station preset. 5 Press ENTER. The display shows ST. 07 Using the tuner Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio...
... MASTER VOLUME TUNE INPUT ATT T.EDIT ST ST ENTER TUNE BAND DTV ON/OFF CLASS MPX 1 Tune to a station you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. See Listening to the radio (previous page) for easy recall whenever you want. This unit can also ... panel) to store station presets. STEREO TUNED SP A 99.50 4 Press CLASS to select one of 10 stations each time. Use the front panel controls to select a station preset. 5 Press ENTER. The display shows ST. 07 Using the tuner Saving station presets If you often listen to a particular radio...
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...station memories will be lost and will have named a station preset, you have to select the station preset you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. Listening to station presets Having stored up to 30 stations (see previous page), preset stations can... be up to four characters long. • Use the front panel MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control } ] buttons to select characters. ...
...station memories will be lost and will have named a station preset, you have to select the station preset you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. Listening to station presets Having stored up to 30 stations (see previous page), preset stations can... be up to four characters long. • Use the front panel MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial or the remote control } ] buttons to select characters. ...
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... after 1 minute of inactivity. 45 En The remote control will exit an operation after one of your system 09 Setting the remote to control other components (VSX-D512 only) There are several ways to set to control the following components: Button Controllable Components DVD/LD: DVD or LD player TV/SAT...tuner TUNER: FM/AM tuner Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only) MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE The remote control will also return to control the other components in your system. To cancel...
... after 1 minute of inactivity. 45 En The remote control will exit an operation after one of your system 09 Setting the remote to control other components (VSX-D512 only) There are several ways to set to control the following components: Button Controllable Components DVD/LD: DVD or LD player TV/SAT...tuner TUNER: FM/AM tuner Selecting preset codes (VSX-D512 only) MULTI CONTROL DVD/LD TV / SAT VCR/DVR TV CONT CD CD-R/TAPE TUNER RECEIVER MASTER VOLUME TUNE ST ST ENTER TUNE The remote control will also return to control the other components in your system. To cancel...
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... on the receiver and then use a particular code even if it to the TV CONT button. • You may not be able to use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you 're done, press RECEIVER. • You can't use the direct function feature to enter either 1 (direct ...on or off ). The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for TUNER. 46 En Direct function (VSX-D512 only) • Default setting: ON You can use direct function for the component you select (using your CD player. This could...
... on the receiver and then use a particular code even if it to the TV CONT button. • You may not be able to use the remote control to rewind a tape in your VCR while you 're done, press RECEIVER. • You can't use the direct function feature to enter either 1 (direct ...on or off ). The LED blinks. 2 Press the MULTI CONTROL button for TUNER. 46 En Direct function (VSX-D512 only) • Default setting: ON You can use direct function for the component you select (using your CD player. This could...
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Controlling the rest of your system 09 Clearing the Preset Codes (VSX-D512 only) You can clear all the preset codes have been cleared. The LED on the remote control blinks three times indicating all presets and restore the factory default settings. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 0 button for three seconds. The remote control will reset as described in the box below. 345 47 En
Controlling the rest of your system 09 Clearing the Preset Codes (VSX-D512 only) You can clear all the preset codes have been cleared. The LED on the remote control blinks three times indicating all presets and restore the factory default settings. 1 While pressing the RECEIVER button press and hold the 0 button for three seconds. The remote control will reset as described in the box below. 345 47 En
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GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for TVs (VSX-D512 only) This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see pages 45-46). Buttons +10 button Use to display the DTV... TV/TV/ DTV 48 En VOLUME Adjust the TV volume. +/- Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for navigating. 4 Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. 8 Use to choose the GREEN commands on ... menu. ¡ Press to get information on DTV programs. 3 Switches DTV on or off . Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to enter a channel.
GUIDE Use as the GUIDE button for TVs (VSX-D512 only) This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see pages 45-46). Buttons +10 button Use to display the DTV... TV/TV/ DTV 48 En VOLUME Adjust the TV volume. +/- Switches the TV or CATV between standby and on. 09 Controlling the rest of your system Controls for navigating. 4 Use to choose the BLUE commands on a DTV menu. 8 Use to choose the GREEN commands on ... menu. ¡ Press to get information on DTV programs. 3 Switches DTV on or off . Use the MULTI CONTROL buttons to enter a channel.