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... Speaker terminals 21 Hints on speaker placement 21 Speaker placement diagrams 21 AC outlet 22 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 25 VSX-515 model 25 VSX-415 model 25 Remote control 27 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30 Listening...
... Speaker terminals 21 Hints on speaker placement 21 Speaker placement diagrams 21 AC outlet 22 04 Controls and displays Front panel 23 Display 25 VSX-515 model 25 VSX-415 model 25 Remote control 27 05 Listening to your system Auto playback 29 Listening in surround sound 29 Using the Advanced surround effects . . . . 30 Listening...
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... SETUP SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to choose your setup for the steps below. VSX-415 model: The following choices are available: 2.1ch 3.1ch 7.1ch 4.1ch 6.1ch 5.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while...choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch VSX-515 model: When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En SW DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your receiver setup on...
... SETUP SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG 1 If the receiver is off, press STANDBY/ON to choose your setup for the steps below. VSX-415 model: The following choices are available: 2.1ch 3.1ch 7.1ch 4.1ch 6.1ch 5.1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in the display while...choices are available: 2.0ch 2.1ch 3.0ch 5.1ch 3.1ch 5.0ch 4.1ch 4.0ch VSX-515 model: When a subwoofer was detected in step 2, the following choices: 7.0ch 2.0ch 6.0ch 3.0ch 5.0ch 4.0ch * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 10 En SW DET flashes in step 2, you have selected your receiver setup on...
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... you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to choose your listening position. Depending on...
... you are equal distance from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to choose your listening position. Depending on...
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...OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video ... this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this receiver to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - Use an optical cable for more on this receiver using an optical cable. Note 1 If your player also has a component video output,...
...OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT This receiver* 2 1 COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R AUDIO L ANALOG OUT VIDEO OUT DVD player * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. Use a standard RCA video cable3 and a stereo RCA phono cable for the connection.1 2 Connect the composite video ... this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable to do this receiver to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on your DVD player. 3 VSX-515 model only - Use an optical cable for more on this receiver using an optical cable. Note 1 If your player also has a component video output,...
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...R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. See Using the... component video jacks on page 44). 14 En STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see page 36). 2 If you connected the set -top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the ...
...R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set -top box to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - Note 1 The multichannel input can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. See Using the... component video jacks on page 44). 14 En STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-515 see page 36). 2 If you connected the set -top box Satellite and cable receivers, and terrestrial digital TV tuners are the ...
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...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. ...DAT, tape recorder or other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on this receiver. The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack ...
...OPTICAL COAXIAL DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN CD-R, MD, DAT, Tape recorder, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for components without a digital output, or if you want to record to/from digital components (like an MD) to/from a digital component. ...DAT, tape recorder or other audio component. 1 If your component has a digital output, connect this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on this receiver. The example shows a coaxial connection to the CD digital input jack ...
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... on page 44). 16 En Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. The example shows a recorder connected to a digital input on this step. Use a stereo RCA...for the video connection. 3 If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, omit this receiver. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output....
... on page 44). 16 En Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or Svideo cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. The example shows a recorder connected to a digital input on this step. Use a stereo RCA...for the video connection. 3 If your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, omit this receiver. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to output WMA9 Pro format audio signals through a coaxial or optical digital output....
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... resulting from the speaker falling from the listening position than the front and center speakers. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - If you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the sound of the picture when the TV is switched on , the power may...
... resulting from the speaker falling from the listening position than the front and center speakers. To prevent the risk of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - If you should also follow the guidelines on placement that the sound of the picture when the TV is switched on , the power may...
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... MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE 7 8 9 21 ADVANCED ...STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT VSB MODE 15 16 17 CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT VSX-515 model 18 19 20 TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE 12 14 10 11 17 18 19 SPEAKER...displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - STATION + -
... MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP VSX-415 model 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE 7 8 9 21 ADVANCED ...STEREO/ STANDARD SURROUND DIRECT SIGNAL SELECT VSB MODE 15 16 17 CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT VSX-515 model 18 19 20 TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP RETURN MULTI JOG LISTENING MODE 12 14 10 11 17 18 19 SPEAKER...displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - STATION + -
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... the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 24 En Selects the Auto Surround mode (Important on page 10. 20 System Setup menu controls VSX-515 model only SYSTEM SETUP Use with the MULTI JOG dial (page 35). 19 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 29). 9 SIGNAL SELECT Use... the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to change the impedance setting (page 51) 13 EXTENDED MODE VSX-515 model only Selects a surround back channel option (page 33) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page ...
... the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 24 En Selects the Auto Surround mode (Important on page 10. 20 System Setup menu controls VSX-515 model only SYSTEM SETUP Use with the MULTI JOG dial (page 35). 19 QUICK SETUP See Using the Quick Setup on page 29). 9 SIGNAL SELECT Use... the bass and treble controls, which you can then adjust with the MULTI JOG dial to change the impedance setting (page 51) 13 EXTENDED MODE VSX-515 model only Selects a surround back channel option (page 33) or (when the surround back speakers are not available) the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page ...
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... . ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Display VSX-515 model: 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 SP A VSX-415 model: 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 45 6 9 8 11 12 14 16 18 10 19 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to...
... . ANALOG Lights when an analog signal is detected. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Controls and displays 04 Display VSX-515 model: 1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 SP A VSX-415 model: 1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 2 3 45 6 9 8 11 12 14 16 18 10 19 1 SIGNAL SELECT indicators Lights to...
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...broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in use. Direct ... and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a WMA9 Pro signal. 16 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening (page 35). 17 D.E. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on (page 35). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 34)....
...broadcast is being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on or not. VSX-515 model only - 2 PRO LOGIC II x lights to indicate decoding of a source. 7 AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when the Auto Surround feature is switched on (see Listening in use. Direct ... and channel levels for the most accurate reproduction of a WMA9 Pro signal. 16 MIDNIGHT Lights during Midnight listening (page 35). 17 D.E. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on (page 35). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Virtual surround back processing (page 34)....
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... the receiver between standby and on. 2 Listening mode buttons STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between direct and stereo playback. VSX-515 model only - Use to adjust the level (page 43). to set the listening volume. Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 35)....4 DVD Press to select a channel, then use the DVD controls on page 29). SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to use LEVEL +/- Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround...
... the receiver between standby and on. 2 Listening mode buttons STANDARD Press for Standard decoding and to switch between direct and stereo playback. VSX-515 model only - Use to adjust the level (page 43). to set the listening volume. Use to Midnight or Loudness listening (page 35)....4 DVD Press to select a channel, then use the DVD controls on page 29). SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to use LEVEL +/- Also adjusts the level of the Advanced Surround...
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... the receiver (page 40). DISPLAY Switch the display between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control. Stops playback. RETURN (VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (page ... controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35). VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46...
... the receiver (page 40). DISPLAY Switch the display between station preset name and frequency (see tip on the remote control. Stops playback. RETURN (VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround sound of the receiver (page ... controls on page 47). 12 DVD CONTROL buttons You can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a movie (page 35). VSX-415 model only: CH SELECT Selects a speaker when setting up the surround sound for recall (page 46...
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...depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - VSX-515 only - If the source is being processed. If the Extended mode (page 33) is the Auto Surround feature. However, the options available...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are many ways to listen back to sources using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see also Using the...
...depend on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - VSX-515 only - If the source is being processed. If the Extended mode (page 33) is the Auto Surround feature. However, the options available...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are many ways to listen back to sources using Neo:6 CINEMA or 2 Pro Logic IIx MOVIE (see also Using the...
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... TV SURR. - MUSIC - Note 1 During playback of a movie theater, and is suitable for music sources. 05 Listening to music sources VSX-515 model only - Simulates the relaxed environment of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with film soundtracks, but some modes are designed to select Dolby Digital EX or... select (according to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on this . 2 • If you can be selected. • VSX-515 model only - This is useful for sports programs with a lot of action, adding to the excitement by bringing background action to hear 6.1 channel...
... TV SURR. - MUSIC - Note 1 During playback of a movie theater, and is suitable for music sources. 05 Listening to music sources VSX-515 model only - Simulates the relaxed environment of a Dolby Digital multichannel source with film soundtracks, but some modes are designed to select Dolby Digital EX or... select (according to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on this . 2 • If you can be selected. • VSX-515 model only - This is useful for sports programs with a lot of action, adding to the excitement by bringing background action to hear 6.1 channel...
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...of the surround sound balance from front to include the surround speakers for a stereo surround effect. or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to a stereo source, using all of the speakers in your system 05 • EXPANDED - SURR (VSX-515 model only) - This can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the +/- You can be adjusted in the range ...
...of the surround sound balance from front to include the surround speakers for a stereo surround effect. or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music settings VSX-515 model only When listening to 2-channel sources in Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music mode, there are three further ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to a stereo source, using all of the speakers in your system 05 • EXPANDED - SURR (VSX-515 model only) - This can also use with Dolby Pro Logic for a 'wraparound' effect. 2 Use the +/- You can be adjusted in the range ...
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... set to center speaker only). Listening in Neo:6 Music mode, you can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), DTS and (VSX-515 model only) WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. See Auto playback on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you will hear the source...and digital inputs on your DVD player. 32 En Selects the digital input. Note 1 Note that the audio remains as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 13) and set to adjust the setting. buttons to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL ...
... set to center speaker only). Listening in Neo:6 Music mode, you can only play back Dolby Digital, PCM (32kHz-96 kHz), DTS and (VSX-515 model only) WMA9 Pro digital signal formats. See Auto playback on this is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you will hear the source...and digital inputs on your DVD player. 32 En Selects the digital input. Note 1 Note that the audio remains as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - To prevent noise, make the proper digital connections (page 13) and set to adjust the setting. buttons to DIGITAL or AUTO, 2 DIGITAL ...
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... Digital EX/ ON ì DTS-ES/WMA9 Pro encoded multi- ON - 6.1 decoding is set to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO - other AUTO ì digital stereo source Analog 2-channel ON ì (stereo) source AUTO ì Neo:6 ì ì ì ì...
... Digital EX/ ON ì DTS-ES/WMA9 Pro encoded multi- ON - 6.1 decoding is set to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO - other AUTO ì digital stereo source Analog 2-channel ON ì (stereo) source AUTO ì Neo:6 ì ì ì ì...
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...example, on and the surround back speaker is set to hear a virtual back channel through the options as follows: • VSB ON - VSX-515 model only • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones or with the STEREO / DIRECT mode. 05 Listening to your...use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on 5.1 encoded material) • VSB AUTO - (VSX-515 model only) Virtual Surround Back is switched off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-515 model only) have the receiver only apply this case you can simply switch it was originally encoded. For example, you...
...example, on and the surround back speaker is set to hear a virtual back channel through the options as follows: • VSB ON - VSX-515 model only • You can only use the Virtual Surround Back mode with headphones or with the STEREO / DIRECT mode. 05 Listening to your...use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the surround speakers are on 5.1 encoded material) • VSB AUTO - (VSX-515 model only) Virtual Surround Back is switched off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-515 model only) have the receiver only apply this case you can simply switch it was originally encoded. For example, you...