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...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... Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front speaker distance setting 39 Center ...
...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... Selecting the multichannel analog inputs . . . 36 Using the sleep timer 36 06 Setting up the receiver Choosing your receiver setup 37 Surround and sound setup options 38 Speaker setting 38 Subwoofer setting 38 Crossover frequency setting 38 LFE attenuator setting 38 Front speaker distance setting 39 Center ...
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... music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your speaker setup. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you have to make changes for home theater due to your room, but other possibilities (like...
... music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you many more options (such as surround sound) when listening to your speaker setup. This is what creates a surround sound effect and gives you have to make changes for home theater due to your room, but other possibilities (like...
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...the receiver. For surround sound, you don't need to assign the optical input to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you 'll want to hook up using the jacks shown below . ...V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L OUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for surround sound in the default settings. Be sure to complete all . Use a video cord to connect the video output on page 44).
...the receiver. For surround sound, you don't need to assign the optical input to Surround Sound This receiver was designed with the easiest possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you 'll want to hook up using the jacks shown below . ...V / SAT)IN ø R SURROUND BACK L OUT SINGLE SEE INSTRUCTION MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for surround sound in the default settings. Be sure to complete all . Use a video cord to connect the video output on page 44).
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...speakers. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 38) to large. • VSX-515 only - Make sure you have as shown. 8 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51...best. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but home setups may vary. If you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on the left to the left ...
...speakers. Simply connect the speakers you connect the speaker on the right to the right terminal and the speaker on page 38) to large. • VSX-515 only - Make sure you have as shown. 8 En Also make sure the positive and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on page 51...best. 02 5 minute guide 3 Connect your speakers. You can use speakers with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the diagram) but home setups may vary. If you plan to use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on the left to the left ...
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... listening position. There are several other sound options you don't know how to set the video input on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. 5 minute guide 02 Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR ... Y PB PR Y PB PR MONITOR OUT (T V / SAT)IN ø S R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L P E A SINGLE K SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R S VSX-515 Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Single surround back speaker AC OUTLET 4 Plug in surround sound on page 10 if you 've set the receiver to specify...
... listening position. There are several other sound options you don't know how to set the video input on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. 5 minute guide 02 Front speakers Center speaker L R C Surround speakers Surround back speakers LS RS SBL SBR ... Y PB PR Y PB PR MONITOR OUT (T V / SAT)IN ø S R FRONT L CENTER R SURROUND BACK L R SURROUND L P E A SINGLE K SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL E R S VSX-515 Powered subwoofer SW INPUT Single surround back speaker AC OUTLET 4 Plug in surround sound on page 10 if you 've set the receiver to specify...
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... in the display while the receiver checks your setup for the steps below. If you can use the Quick Setup to get your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices are...
... in the display while the receiver checks your setup for the steps below. If you can use the Quick Setup to get your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on . 2 Press QUICK SETUP. • VSX-515 model only - 02 5 minute guide Using the Quick Setup You can cycle between the following choices are...
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English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your setup. If you are nearer to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your room size. You can cycle between...from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD - Depending on the distance of your system. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - If you are nearer to ...
English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to choose your setup. If you are nearer to the front speakers than the front speakers 8 Press ENTER to confirm your room size. You can cycle between...from the listening position, choose between the following choices: • FWD - Depending on the distance of your system. The display shows the speaker setup, room size and listening position that corresponds with your speakers from the front and surround speakers • BACK - If you are nearer to ...
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... AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). See your wireless speaker manual for use with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below...the speakers. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. The receiver will vary. Make sure you plan to use speakers with a...
... AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). See your wireless speaker manual for use with just two stereo speakers (the front speakers in the manner shown below...the speakers. Simply connect the speakers you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . If you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will work with a wireless speaker system. The receiver will vary. Make sure you plan to use speakers with a...
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... together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Note 1 If you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on...
... together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals also accept single banana plugs. 3 Tighten terminal. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Note 1 If you have in the diagram) but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on...
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... not have provided a few tips on top of the TV, be placed away from your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV in mind. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. ...TV screen. • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below the TV so that the sound of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Caution • These speaker terminals are usually designed with a particular placement in the event of external shocks such as...
... not have provided a few tips on top of the TV, be placed away from your speakers (following illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of the center channel is localized at equal distances from the TV in mind. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. ...TV screen. • If possible, place the surround speakers slightly above or below the TV so that the sound of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Caution • These speaker terminals are usually designed with a particular placement in the event of external shocks such as...
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...the Extra Power mode (EX POWER). Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned...from the wall socket when not in order to the AC outlet. 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back left Subwoofer Surround right AC outlet Power ...
...the Extra Power mode (EX POWER). Front left Center Front right Surround left Surround back right Single surround back speaker Extra Power mode speaker setup VSX-415 only - AC OUTLET Caution • Do not connect a TV set, monitor, heater, or similar appliance to this outlet is turned...from the wall socket when not in order to the AC outlet. 03 Connecting up 3-D view of 7.1 channel speaker setup Overhead view of speaker setup Front left Center Front right Surround left Subwoofer Surround right Listening position Surround back left Subwoofer Surround right AC outlet Power ...
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... 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 IMPEDANCE MUTE FL DIMMER INPUT ATT TUNER EDIT TONE... QUICK SETUP VSX-415 model MULTI JOG 1 Input select buttons Press to switch between on page 25. 3 ENTER 4 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number ...
... 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 IMPEDANCE MUTE FL DIMMER INPUT ATT TUNER EDIT TONE... QUICK SETUP VSX-415 model MULTI JOG 1 Input select buttons Press to switch between on page 25. 3 ENTER 4 MULTI JOG dial The MULTI JOG dial performs a number ...
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...the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 15 CLASS VSX-515 model only Switches between the three banks (classes) of a source (page 32). RETURN Press to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO/DIRECT... between the various surround modes (page 30). VSX-515 model only - 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 to...
...the Virtual Surround Back (VSB) mode (page 34). 14 MUTE Mutes the sound (or restores the sound if it has been muted). 15 CLASS VSX-515 model only Switches between the three banks (classes) of a source (page 32). RETURN Press to switch between direct and stereo playback. STEREO/DIRECT... between the various surround modes (page 30). VSX-515 model only - 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 to...
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... control Illustration shows the VSX-515 remote control RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 6 INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ 7 CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 2 STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 3 8 SYSTEM RETURN SETUP ENTER DVD RECEIVER 9...to memorize and name a station for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 32). VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to access the System Setup menu (page 41). SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to select a channel, then use the LEVEL +/- MUTE Mutes/unmutes the...
... control Illustration shows the VSX-515 remote control RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT 1 6 INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ 7 CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ 2 STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS TOP MENU MENU 3 8 SYSTEM RETURN SETUP ENTER DVD RECEIVER 9...to memorize and name a station for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 32). VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to access the System Setup menu (page 41). SYSTEM SETUP (VSX-515 model only) Press to select a channel, then use the LEVEL +/- MUTE Mutes/unmutes the...
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...decoding format will not be selected and shows in surround sound. If the Extended mode (page 33) is being processed. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are decoded accordingly using this section will automatically be possible depending on the source (for more on these decoding formats).... II MUSIC - Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. Press repeatedly until AUTO SURR. Check the digital format indicators in surround sound above...
...decoding format will not be selected and shows in surround sound. If the Extended mode (page 33) is being processed. Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are decoded accordingly using this section will automatically be possible depending on the source (for more on these decoding formats).... II MUSIC - Listening to your system 05 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 5: Listening to your speaker setup and the type of source you're listening to. Press repeatedly until AUTO SURR. Check the digital format indicators in surround sound above...
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.../VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to music sources VSX-515 model only - Note 1 During playback of additional surround sound effects. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to Using the ...-ES - Try different settings with DTS encoded sources Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can select (according to your setup. With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected, you 're using two surround back speakers) ...
.../VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to music sources VSX-515 model only - Note 1 During playback of additional surround sound effects. Up to 7.1 channel sound, especially suited to Using the ...-ES - Try different settings with DTS encoded sources Using the Advanced surround effects The Advanced surround effects can select (according to your setup. With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back speaker(s) and have selected, you 're using two surround back speakers) ...
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... front stereo image to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - Note 1 If the Extended mode is adjustable between 0 and 7 (default : 3); Use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Gives additional energy... and depth to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. When listening through headphones, you can be effective...
... front stereo image to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - Note 1 If the Extended mode is adjustable between 0 and 7 (default : 3); Use with Dolby Digital sources for a wider stereo field than the Standard modes. • 6-STEREO (VSX-515) / 5-STEREO (VSX-415) - Gives additional energy... and depth to the front speakers (see the diagram on page 22 for the Extra Power mode speaker setup). • VIR. When listening through headphones, you can be effective...
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.../LOUDNESS when DVD 5.1 CH has been selected. 2 You can be input automatically. Press to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.1 Enhancing dialog VSX-515 model only • Default setting: OFF The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in a TV or movie soundtrack. Listening to your changes to STEREO when... DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you may want to adjust.
.../LOUDNESS when DVD 5.1 CH has been selected. 2 You can be input automatically. Press to switch between MIDNIGHT, LOUDNESS, and OFF.1 Enhancing dialog VSX-515 model only • Default setting: OFF The Dialog Enhancement feature localizes dialog in a TV or movie soundtrack. Listening to your changes to STEREO when... DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT INPUT FL DIMMER ATT SPEAKER EXTENDED IMPEDANCE MODE MUTE CLASS TUNING /STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you may want to adjust.
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...Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up /down) to adjust the setting. Determine which frequencies ... of the soundtrack (page 39). • Dual mono setting - The current setting is entered automatically. 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other setup options. 5 When you want to exit. This is used (page 38). • Crossover frequency setting - Refer to the following pages for details on...
...Setting up the receiver 06 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 6: Setting up the receiver VSX-415 model only Choosing your receiver setup For the best possible surround sound, complete the following set up /down) to adjust the setting. Determine which frequencies ... of the soundtrack (page 39). • Dual mono setting - The current setting is entered automatically. 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 to adjust other setup options. 5 When you want to exit. This is used (page 38). • Crossover frequency setting - Refer to the following pages for details on...
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... ) to set to L, the crossover frequency can choose whether the subwoofer is used or not. We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your speaker setup. Speaker size is denoted as small.3 It also decides where the cutoff will also output bass). • NO - Sends bass frequencies below 200 ...type speakers. • Use / (cursor up/down ) to select YES, PLUS or NO. • YES - 06 Setting up the receiver Surround and sound setup options Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many speakers you chose a small front speaker setting, SW YES...
... ) to set to L, the crossover frequency can choose whether the subwoofer is used or not. We recommend setting this to 200Hz if your speaker setup. Speaker size is denoted as small.3 It also decides where the cutoff will also output bass). • NO - Sends bass frequencies below 200 ...type speakers. • Use / (cursor up/down ) to select YES, PLUS or NO. • YES - 06 Setting up the receiver Surround and sound setup options Speaker setting • Default setting: S (all speakers) You must let the receiver know how many speakers you chose a small front speaker setting, SW YES...