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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 of the batteries properly according to leave more than...this unit may result in such hazards as shown in your country or area. 6 En This would prevent proper heat dispersal. 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 of the batteries properly according to leave more than...this unit may result in such hazards as shown in your country or area. 6 En This would prevent proper heat dispersal. 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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... you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If it should already 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...
... you may only get digital 2 channel stereo and analog sound. If it should already 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...
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... cord, or pinch the cord. This can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. When you can also use (ex. You can point the remote controls of other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest... 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 other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of connected equipment should be routed such that they are not likely to avoid...
... cord, or pinch the cord. This can cause a fire or give you an electrical shock. When you can also use (ex. You can point the remote controls of other Pioneer products with high power consumption to the AC OUTLET in the cord or tie it damaged, ask your nearest... 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 other Pioneer components at the receiver's remote sensor. Do not place the unit, a piece of connected equipment should be routed such that they are not likely to avoid...
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... setting up the surround sound of the receiver. 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 ADVANCED... 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 DVD player or disc. TEST TONE (page 39) Use ...
... setting up the surround sound of the receiver. 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 ADVANCED... 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 DVD player or disc. TEST TONE (page 39) Use ...
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... these buttons can access a radio station directly using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. If the signal 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 /off the power of other components such as a DVR or satellite...
... these buttons can access a radio station directly using the MULTI CONTROL buttons. If the signal 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 /off the power of other components such as a DVR or satellite...
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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 display the guides on a digital TV. Controls and displays 04 19 GUIDE Use to enter commands 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 can be set for your TV. Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to the TV/SAT button (see page 45). 23 En They are for different TVs.
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 display the guides on a digital TV. Controls and displays 04 19 GUIDE Use to enter commands 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 can be set for your TV. Thus if you only have one TV, assign it to the TV/SAT button (see page 45). 23 En They are for different TVs.
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... using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on the remote. 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 ...
... using the STATION (+/-) buttons. 7 DVD Use to switch over to the DVD controls on the remote control. 1 RECEIVER Switches the receiver between on the remote. 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 ...
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...your system. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Press to the receiver controls on /off. Pauses a disc that's playing, or restarts a paused disc. If the ...sound of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the start fast reverse scanning. TEST TONE (page 39) Use to add or ... Press to mono will improve the sound quality. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to switch the display between auto stereo and mono reception of...
...your system. Button DVD AUDIO SUBTITLE 1 3 ¡ 7 8 4 ¢ What it does Turns DVD power on the remote control. Press to the receiver controls on /off. Pauses a disc that's playing, or restarts a paused disc. If the ...sound of a DVD. 12 } ] ' ' and ENTER/SETUP buttons Use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to the start fast reverse scanning. TEST TONE (page 39) Use to add or ... Press to mono will improve the sound quality. Skips to the next track or chapter. 14 CH SELECT (page 39) Use to switch the display between auto stereo and mono reception of...
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...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 for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. When the headphones are connected, there 26.... 6 ENTER 7 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial performs a number 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 MODE...
...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 for recall using the tuner. 5 Remote sensor Receives the signals from the speakers. When the headphones are connected, there 26.... 6 ENTER 7 MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial The MULTI JOG/INPUT SELECTOR dial performs a number 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 MODE...
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...channel (stereo) signals to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to imitate a five speaker sound. The default is selected, the receiver automatically switches to a digital input. Dolby ...See page 38 for a stereo surround effect. Each press switches between the two options. Use with Dolby Digital sources for more on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. ...
...channel (stereo) signals to DIGITAL. • Some DVD players don't output DTS signals. To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 14) and set the signal input to imitate a five speaker sound. The default is selected, the receiver automatically switches to a digital input. Dolby ...See page 38 for a stereo surround effect. Each press switches between the two options. Use with Dolby Digital sources for more on the VSX-D412 remote control) repeatedly to DIGITAL, 2 DIGITAL lights when a Dolby Digital signal is input, and DTS lights when a DTS signal is input. ...
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... by pressing EFFECT +/- . The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at low volume levels. 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... in step 1. Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be changed. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR STANDARD RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV /...
... by pressing EFFECT +/- . The effect automatically adjusts according to the volume at low volume levels. 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... in step 1. Using Loudness and Midnight listening The Loudness listening feature can be changed. 05 Playing sources Listening to multi-channel playback VSX-D412 VSX-D512 INPUT SELECTOR RECEIVER DVD/LD TV/SAT CD TUNER CD-R/ TAPE/MD VCR/ DVR STANDARD RECEIVER DVD/LD MULTI CONTROL TV /...
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...on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to select the frequency you selected in step 1. 33 En 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 ...QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press TONE to adjust. 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...
...on the power of the receiver. 3 Select the source you want to select the frequency you selected in step 1. 33 En 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 ...QUICK SETUP MULTI JOG MULTI JOG ENTER INPUT SELECTOR MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP R 1 Press TONE to adjust. 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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... the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. • When 5.1 channel playback is not already selected. 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...
... the Standard, Advanced Surround, and Stereo/Direct sound modes. • When 5.1 channel playback is not already selected. 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...
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... button at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). Once you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for other stations. Repeat to search for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to... change the frequency one . High speed tuning Press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSXD512) + / -) for high speed tuning. TUNE BAND DTV ...
... button at a time, press the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSX-D512) + / -). Once you can memorize the frequency for recall later-see Saving station presets on the next page for other stations. Repeat to search for more on the remote control to select the tuner. 2 Use the BAND button to... change the frequency one . High speed tuning Press and hold the tuning buttons ( TUNING (VSX-D412)/ TUNE (VSXD512) + / -) for high speed tuning. TUNE BAND DTV ...
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In this case, 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. If you make a mistake halfway through, press D....buttons to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to . Using the tuner 07 Tuning directly to a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light...
In this case, 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. If you make a mistake halfway through, press D....buttons to 106.00 (FM), press 1, 0, 6, 0, 0. This should improve the sound quality and allow you to . Using the tuner 07 Tuning directly to a station (VSX-D512 only) Sometimes, you'll already know the frequency of the radio station. Improving FM stereo sound If the TUNED or STEREO indicators don't light...
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...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). See Listening to the radio (previous page) for easy recall whenever you want to memorize. The display shows ST. You can memorize up ..., then a blinking memory class. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you want to listen to select the station preset you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. STEREO TUNED SP A 99.50 4 Press CLASS to 30 stations, stored in each . STANDBY STANDBY/ON ...
...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). See Listening to the radio (previous page) for easy recall whenever you want to memorize. The display shows ST. You can memorize up ..., then a blinking memory class. EDIT on this. 42 En 2 If you want to listen to select the station preset you 're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. STEREO TUNED SP A 99.50 4 Press CLASS to 30 stations, stored in each . STANDBY STANDBY/ON ...
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... reprogrammed. NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 4 Input the name you want to station presets (this . 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name. See Listening to name...
... reprogrammed. NAME, then a blinking cursor at the first character position. 4 Input the name you want to station presets (this . 2 If you're using the remote control, press RECEIVER (VSX-D412 only). 3 Press TUNER EDIT (T. To erase a station name, simply repeat steps 1-3 and input four spaces instead of a name. See Listening to name...