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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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... 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 space above the receiver. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × ...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 new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries...
... 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 space above the receiver. Loading the batteries VSX-D412 VSX-D512 Dry cell batteries (AA size IEC R6) × ...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 new and old batteries together. • Insert the plus and minus sides of the batteries...
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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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... your system. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks. The surround sound you get from one disc, all...
... your system. DVD-Video has become the basic source material for realistic surround sound, but also on the source and the sound settings of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to soundtracks. The surround sound you get from one disc, all...
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... DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration...in the default settings. 1 Hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En In most cases, you should have your system hooked up your receiver to the TV using a optical cable, see Optical digital input setting on your DVD player.
... DVD IN / LD FRONT D V D 5.1CH REC INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD ASSIGNABLE DIGITAL IN COAX OPT (DVD/LD) ¥ (TV/SAT) ¥ This receiver* VIDEO OUT STANDBY/ON 41 ¡¢ 0 7 8 Î 3 DVD PLAYER DVD player VIDEO IN TV IN Video cord MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT *The illustration...in the default settings. 1 Hook up using the jacks as shown below . 2 Hook up for the VSX-D412 will be the same. 9 En In most cases, you should have your system hooked up your receiver to the TV using a optical cable, see Optical digital input setting on your DVD player.
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.... Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the AC power source. Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and all connections... subwoofer 10 En Be sure to 16 Ω. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to complete all six is best. The receiver will vary.
.... Use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the AC power source. Make sure you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and all connections... subwoofer 10 En Be sure to 16 Ω. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. A complete setup of 8 Ω to complete all six is best. The receiver will vary.
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..., and adjust the volume to do this . Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your... confirm your selection. See pages 30 to this . Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to 33 for more on this receiver. In this case, the listening mode must be set- Depending on , followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. See also Choosing your...
..., and adjust the volume to do this . Check the manual that the DVD input is showing in the receiver and switch it isn't, press DVD/LD on the remote control to set the receiver to the DVD input. 5 Press QUICK SETUP on the front panel to specify your speaker setup and your... confirm your selection. See pages 30 to this . Make sure you've set the video input on your TV to 33 for more on this receiver. In this case, the listening mode must be set- Depending on , followed by your DVD player, your subwoofer and the TV. See also Choosing your...
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... display shows the speaker setup and room size that corresponds with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to get your system up and running with your setup. Use the front...
... display shows the speaker setup and room size that corresponds with just a few button presses. The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your receiver setup on pages 35 to get your system up and running with your setup. Use the front...
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... 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 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 insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. S VIDEO 13...
... 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 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 insert completely. Be sure to get clearer picture reproduction than regular video cords. S VIDEO 13...
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... MD) to/from analog components. 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 ). See above for more on the receiver). The quality of these two types of connections is the same, but...
... MD) to/from analog components. 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 ). See above for more on the receiver). The quality of these two types of connections is the same, but...
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... S-video cable to connect to the Svideo jack on the rear of the receiver instead of this page for decoding DVDs, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the component you are hooking up (see page 14). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT... quality video, you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for the video signal, but in order to ...
... S-video cable to connect to the Svideo jack on the rear of the receiver instead of this page for decoding DVDs, you can hook up using the S-video jacks on the component you are hooking up (see page 14). AUDIO INPUT VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO INPUT S-VIDEO OUTPUT VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT... quality video, you can connect a decoder or a DVD player with multi-channel analog outputs to the multi-channel inputs of the regular video jacks (VSX-D512 only). Connecting up 03 Connecting DVD 5.1 channel components If you prefer to use a seperate component for the video signal, but in order to ...
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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. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
...) 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. For the best possible reception, suspend horizontally outdoors.
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03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. If you're not using at least three speakers ... speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the left to large. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two...
03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers A complete setup of 8 Ω to 16 Ω. The receiver will work with a nominal impedance of six speakers (including the subwoofer) is best for surround sound. If you're not using at least three speakers ... speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on the left terminal. Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 36) to the left to large. Front Speakers FL FR Center Speaker C Surround Speakers SL SR Use speakers with just two...
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... speaker wire to connect the speakers to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. If you should be placed on . Some are installed securely to the receiver. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the rear panel it with your particular speakers to get the most out of them. • Place...
... speaker wire to connect the speakers to prevent accidents and improve sound quality. If you should be placed on . Some are installed securely to the receiver. If any of the bare speaker wire touches the rear panel it with your particular speakers to get the most out of them. • Place...
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...they are wet 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 CONTROL IN terminal of this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. AC OUTLET... service center or your hands are not likely to be disconnected by the plug. Do not connect appliances with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. This can also use (ex. when on the power cord, or pinch the cord. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord ...
...they are wet 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 CONTROL IN terminal of this could cause a short circuit or an electric shock. AC OUTLET... service center or your hands are not likely to be disconnected by the plug. Do not connect appliances with other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. This can also use (ex. when on the power cord, or pinch the cord. POWER-CORD CAUTION Handle the power cord ...
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...II options. EFFECT +/- (page 32) Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in DVD mode. 21 En 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... 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 source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 30, ...
...II options. EFFECT +/- (page 32) Use to add or subtract the amount of effect in DVD mode. 21 En 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... 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 source. 3 LISTENING MODE buttons STANDARD (page 30, ...
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... then switching to switch between the AM and FM bands when the tuner is sent from the remote control to the receiver. 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...
... then switching to switch between the AM and FM bands when the tuner is sent from the remote control to the receiver. 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...
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... more on or off. See the next page for Standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes. 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.
... more on or off. See the next page for Standard decoding and to switch between the various surround modes. 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.