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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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...VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable connections Make sure not to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of batteries may result in such hazards as shown in the illustration). Incorrect use of space above the receiver...SAUDRVARONCUNEDD 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 UP R • When installing on top of this unit may...
...VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × 2 Making cable connections Make sure not to leave more than 8 inches (20 cm.) of batteries may result in such hazards as shown in the illustration). Incorrect use of space above the receiver...SAUDRVARONCUNEDD 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 UP R • When installing on top of this unit may...
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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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...audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on page 30. 8 En The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you many more options (such as surround sound) when...have up in your room, but also on the DVD, you the feeling of the action or concert. Home theater refers to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio ...
...audio tracks coming from a home theater system depends not only on page 30. 8 En The surround sound you get from one disc, all of the receiver. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but other possibilities (like you many more options (such as surround sound) when...have up in your room, but also on the DVD, you the feeling of the action or concert. Home theater refers to the use . This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to its size, quality, and ease of use of multiple audio ...
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..., or an optical connection (you don't need to do both). If you hook up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shown below . Use a video cord to connect your system hooked up using... DVD player VIDEO 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 your DVD player. You can simply leave the receiver in no time at all. For surround sound, you should have your...
..., or an optical connection (you don't need to do both). If you hook up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En Use a video cord to connect the video output on your DVD to the receiver using the jacks shown below . Use a video cord to connect your system hooked up using... DVD player VIDEO 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 your DVD player. You can simply leave the receiver in no time at all. For surround sound, you should have your...
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Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. If you're not using at least three speakers is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker ... 8 Ω to large. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is...
Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left terminal. If you're not using at least three speakers is shown here, but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker ... 8 Ω to large. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. The receiver will vary. Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is...
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... this . See pages 30 to 33 for more on , followed by your DVD player, your TV to do this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it should already be set the video input on your subwoofer and the TV. See Using... your selection. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (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 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to...
... this . See pages 30 to 33 for more on , followed by your DVD player, your TV to do this . 5 minute guide 02 4 Plug in the receiver's display, indicating that the DVD input is selected. If it should already be set the video input on your subwoofer and the TV. See Using... your selection. In this case, the listening mode must be set to Standard (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 Play a DVD, and adjust the volume to...
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...selected your room size. Cycle between Small, Medium, or Large (see table below). M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to turn the power...; √ √ √ 4 Press ENTER. T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to choose 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 display shows the ...
...selected your room size. Cycle between Small, Medium, or Large (see table below). M 12 ft. 10 ft. 7 ft. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you to select your speaker setup. 3 Use the MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial to turn the power...; √ √ √ 4 Press ENTER. T LOUDNESS TONE QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press RECEIVER to choose 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 display shows the ...
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... jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to insert completely. Be sure to this receiver. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to VIDEO. Connecting up . Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs ...cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to connect the monitor TV. Connect from the AC outlet. Be sure to insert completely. Be sure to insert completely.
... jack on the video component you are used to connect digital components to insert completely. Be sure to this receiver. Digital audio coaxial cord (or standard video cord) Optical cable S-video cables (VSX-D512 only) Use S-video cables (not supplied) to VIDEO. Connecting up . Connect red plugs to R (right), white plugs ...cords Use audio/video cords (not supplied) to connect the audio/video components and a video cord to an S-video jack on the rear of the receiver to connect the monitor TV. Connect from the AC outlet. Be sure to insert completely. Be sure to insert completely.
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...turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. You can do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver). CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 14 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. This... receiver has both ). When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. For ...
...turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. You can do both a coaxial and an optical input for more on the receiver). CD player CD-R/Tape/MD Deck 14 En ANALOG OUT ANALOG IN (REC) ANALOG OUT (PLAY) The arrows indicate the direction of the audio signal. This... receiver has both ). When connecting your equipment, always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from analog components. For ...
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... to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use an S-video cable to connect to a digital input (see page 14). Connecting video components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. ... is disconnected from the wall outlet. Make sure you use the connections pictured on this receiver. When connecting your video components to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with ...
... to hear a digital source (like a DVD player), you must use an S-video cable to connect to a digital input (see page 14). Connecting video components Connect your equipment always make sure the power is turned off and the power cord is disconnected from the wall outlet. ... is disconnected from the wall outlet. Make sure you use the connections pictured on this receiver. When connecting your video components to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). CENTER OUTPUT SUBWOOFER OUTPUT SURROUND OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with ...
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... direction of the signal. Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
... direction of the signal. Connecting antennas Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown at right. Always make sure that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
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... wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 17 En Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. Attach to the receiver. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to a wall, etc. (if desired) and...
... wire) 15-18 ft. (5-6m) AM LOOP ANTENNA 17 En Using external antennas To improve FM reception Connect an external FM antenna. Attach to the receiver. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors. Connecting up 03 AM loop antenna Assemble the antenna and connect to a wall, etc. (if desired) and...
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...16 Ω. If you connect the speaker on the right to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of ...secure. 18 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. RL RL SW INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to large. Make sure you 're not ...
...16 Ω. If you connect the speaker on the right to the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the right terminal and the speaker on the speakers. Powered subwoofer Speaker terminals 1 Twist around 1/2 inch of ...secure. 18 En 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. The receiver will vary. RL RL SW INPUT Be sure to complete all other connections before connecting this unit to large. Make sure you 're not ...
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... the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Hints on . Some are installed securely to the receiver. others should be placed on top of the TV, be sure to be floorstanding, while others should be placed away from walls. Be sure all...
... the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall; Hints on . Some are installed securely to the receiver. others should be placed on top of the TV, be sure to be floorstanding, while others should be placed away from walls. Be sure all...
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Total electrical power consumption of furniture, etc., on . POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the receiver's power switch. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you find it with other cords. This can cause a fire or give you an electrical...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 other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in regular use the remote control ...
Total electrical power consumption of furniture, etc., on . POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord by the receiver's power switch. Operating other Pioneer components By connecting a control cord (optional), you find it with other cords. This can cause a fire or give you an electrical...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 other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in regular use the remote control ...
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...accurate reproduction of a source. 4 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound 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 a digital TV tuner. 8 AUDIO Use to switch the audio tracks of a DVD when in the ...
...accurate reproduction of a source. 4 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to select a channel when setting up the surround sound 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 a digital TV tuner. 8 AUDIO Use to switch the audio tracks of a DVD when in the ...
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... the STATION (+/-) buttons. 18 } ] ' ' (TUNE +/-, ST +/-) & ENTER buttons Use the arrow buttons when setting up your DVD player. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to access different menus associated with this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 17 MENU Use... other components. 15 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 32) Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 16 FL DIMMER Use this button. RETURN Returns to the receiver.
... the STATION (+/-) buttons. 18 } ] ' ' (TUNE +/-, ST +/-) & ENTER buttons Use the arrow buttons when setting up your DVD player. It also flashes when teaching the receiver preset codes. 14 SOURCE Use this button to access different menus associated with this button to make the fluorescent display (FL) dimmer or brighter. 17 MENU Use... other components. 15 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 32) Use to switch to Midnight or Loudness listening. 16 FL DIMMER Use this button. RETURN Returns to the receiver.
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... the remote. See the next page for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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 on and standby. 2 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 32)...
... the remote. See the next page for Standard decoding and to switch between the various Pro Logic II options. 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 on and standby. 2 MIDNIGHT/LOUDNESS (page 32)...