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AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the ... service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi
AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER RECEPTEUR AUDIOVISUEL A VOIES MULTIPLES VSX-415 VSX-515 Register your product at: www.pioneerelectronics.com • Protect your new investment The details of your purchase will be on file for reference in the ... service bulletins on your new product • Improve product development Your input helps us continue to design products that meet your needs. • Receive a free Pioneer newsletter Registered customers can opt in to receive a monthly newsletter. Operating Instructions Mode d'emploi
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...video jacks 16 Connecting antennas 18 FM wire antenna 18 AM loop antenna 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-515 20 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 ...
...video jacks 16 Connecting antennas 18 FM wire antenna 18 AM loop antenna 18 Using external antennas 18 Connecting the speakers (VSX-415 19 Connecting the speakers (VSX-515 20 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 ...
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...L CENTER (T 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 the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below . In most cases, you can do... possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En Use a video cord to the receiver.
...L CENTER (T 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 the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below . In most cases, you can do... possible setup in mind, so with either a coaxial, or an optical connection (you don't need to assign the optical input to DVD (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En Use a video cord to the receiver.
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...CENTER SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the... VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on the speakers. Simply ...
...CENTER SUB WOOFER R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT AC OUTLET VSX-415 Note 1 • If you're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown here (six speakers for the... VSX-415, and eight for the VSX515), but using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on the speakers. Simply ...
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... (DVD / LD) IN ¥ 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 29 if you need to do this case, the... your TV to specify your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. If it on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on the front panel to this .1 See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on , followed by your speaker setup, room size and...
... (DVD / LD) IN ¥ 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 29 if you need to do this case, the... your TV to specify your DVD player, subwoofer and TV. If it on page 41 (VSX-515) for more on the front panel to this .1 See also Choosing your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on , followed by your speaker setup, room size and...
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...DET flashes in step 2, you want to make more specific settings, refer to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). If you can use the Quick Setup to choose your speaker setup. 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 the receiver checks your setup for the steps below. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE STANDBY...
...DET flashes in step 2, you want to make more specific settings, refer to turn the power on page 41 (VSX-515). If you can use the Quick Setup to choose your speaker setup. 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 the receiver checks your setup for the steps below. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE STANDBY...
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... size. If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to confirm your system.
... size. If you are nearer to the surround speakers than the surround speakers • MID - English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español * VSX-515 model only 4 Press ENTER. 5 Use the MULTI JOG dial to confirm your system.
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... to R (right) terminals and white plugs to get the best possible color reproduction of the TV is avoided. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to L (left) terminals. Analog audio cables Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables...
... to R (right) terminals and white plugs to get the best possible color reproduction of the TV is avoided. Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to L (left) terminals. Analog audio cables Coaxial digital audio cable Optical cable Video cables Standard RCA video cables These cables...
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... • If your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver. Use an optical cable for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows...PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR 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 connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on...
... • If your DVD player to the DIGITAL COAX 1 (DVD/LD) input on this receiver. Use an optical cable for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - When you set up 03 English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting a DVD player and TV This page shows...PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR 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 connection.1 2 Connect the composite video output and the stereo analog audio outputs2 on your TV to the TV/SAT inputs on...
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... / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top ... outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have a digital audio output, omit this step. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on...
... / MD PLAY VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT DVD/multi-channel decoder with multi-channel analog output jacks * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 2 DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL COAXIAL 1 R AUDIO L AV OUT VIDEO Connecting a satellite receiver or other digital set-top ... outputs For DVD Audio and SACD playback, your DVD player may have a digital audio output, omit this step. STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you 've already connected your TV to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on...
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...receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on the recorder. Note 1 Note that you ...1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. The example shows an analog connection to a WMA9 Pro- The example shows a ... 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)...
...receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on the recorder. Note 1 Note that you ...1 If your component has a digital output, connect this to a digital input on this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. The example shows an analog connection to a WMA9 Pro- The example shows a ... 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)...
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...receiver using an optical cable. 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. A further advantage (if your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to ...DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are compatible with your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, omit this receiver. Using the component video jacks...
...receiver using an optical cable. 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. A further advantage (if your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to ...DIGITAL OUT R OUT L PLAY AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are compatible with your video component doesn't have a digital audio output, omit this receiver. Using the component video jacks...
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...speaker impedance on page 42) to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will ... 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 AC OUTLET VSX-515 Single surround Powered subwoofer SW back speaker 1 2 3 INPUT 10mm or 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals...
...speaker impedance on page 42) to the AC power source. The receiver will vary. 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515) A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you have in the diagram) but everyone's home setup will ... 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 AC OUTLET VSX-515 Single surround Powered subwoofer SW back speaker 1 2 3 INPUT 10mm or 1 Twist exposed wire strands together. 2 Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. • The speaker terminals...
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...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - STATION + - TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT... 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 ...
...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Chapter 4: Controls and displays Front panel 8 9 ADVANCED ST/DIRECT SIGNAL STANDARD SURR /AUTO SURR SELECT LISTENING MODE VSX-515 model 16 - STATION + - TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT... 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 ...
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...(lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 12 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use 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 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 station presets (page 46). 16 TUNING / STATION buttons Selects the frequency (page 46) and station...
...(lowers) the level of an analog input signal to prevent distortion. 12 SPEAKER IMPEDANCE Use 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 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 station presets (page 46). 16 TUNING / STATION buttons Selects the frequency (page 46) and station...
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... the STANDARD mode of the receiver is on . 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...
... the STANDARD mode of the receiver is on . 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...
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...---dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0 dB indicates the maximum level. SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) ...being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on (page 35). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 35). 17 D.E. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on or not. 04 Controls and displays 3 2 DIGITAL When the STANDARD mode of the...
...---dB indicates the minimum level, and - 0 dB indicates the maximum level. SP A means the speakers are connected. 12 Character display 13 Neo:6 (VSX-515 model only) When the (STANDARD) Neo:6 mode of the receiver is on, this lights to indicate Neo:6 processing. 14 ADV.SURR. (Advanced Surround) ...being received. 11 Speaker indicator Shows if the speaker system is on (page 35). 18 LOUDNESS Lights during Midnight listening (page 35). 17 D.E. (VSX-515 model only) Lights when Dialog Enhancement (DIALOG E) is switched on or not. 04 Controls and displays 3 2 DIGITAL When the STANDARD mode of the...
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...channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 31) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 32). to set the listening volume. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Franç...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Remote 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 ...
...channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 31) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 32). to set the listening volume. VSX-515 model only: EFFECT/CH SEL Press repeatedly to switch between the various surround modes (page 30). Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Franç...ais Italiano Nederlands Español Remote 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 ...
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...reception of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- 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 ...to select preset radio stations (page 47). LEVEL +/- Also used to set the sleep timer (page 36). page 37, VSX-515 - buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start of station presets (page 46). Skips to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a ...
...reception of effect with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- 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 ...to select preset radio stations (page 47). LEVEL +/- Also used to set the sleep timer (page 36). page 37, VSX-515 - buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to start of station presets (page 46). Skips to make dialog stand out when watching TV or a ...
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... mode) on the source (for the simplest, most direct listening option is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ...8226; While listening to a source, press STEREO for more on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is the Auto Surround feature. VSX-515 only - Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are set to NO (page 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 29 En If the ...
... mode) on the source (for the simplest, most direct listening option is canceled if you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ...8226; While listening to a source, press STEREO for more on these decoding formats). • The Auto Surround feature is the Auto Surround feature. VSX-515 only - Auto playback VSX-515 model only There are set to NO (page 42), 2 Pro Logic IIx becomes 2 Pro Logic II (5.1 channel sound). 29 En If the ...