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...when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on this Pioneer product. For U.S. Thank you for buying this product or cords associated with accessories... WARNING: Handling the cord on vacation). Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN...Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to operate your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, ...
...when left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on this Pioneer product. For U.S. Thank you for buying this product or cords associated with accessories... WARNING: Handling the cord on vacation). Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN...Alteration or modifications carried out without appropriate authorization may cause harmful interference to operate your model properly. Please read through these operating instructions so you have finished reading the instructions, ...
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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 surround effects ...Playing other sources 36 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 ...
... 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 ...Playing other sources 36 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 ...
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...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 The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick ...Setup to choose your speaker setup. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME...
...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 The receiver automatically makes the necessary settings after you can use the Quick ...Setup to choose your speaker setup. AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME...
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... INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD 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 more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for the... VSX-415 are the same. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to...
... INPUT CD-R IN / TAPE / MD 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 more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - See Using the component video jacks on page 16 for the... VSX-415 are the same. Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to...
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... component to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the video connection... a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE ...
... component to the DIGITAL OPT 1 (TV/SAT) input on page 44). 3 VSX-515 model only - STB * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the set-top box to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the video connection... a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video cable for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. Use an optical cable for the connection.4 This receiver* R AUDIO L IN CD FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA OUT OPT IN 1 (TV/SAT) IN ASSIGNABLE ...
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... 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 make this receiver. Note 1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to... kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on the recorder. The example shows an analog connection to the...
... 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 make this receiver. Note 1 Note that you must connect digital components to analog audio jacks if you want to record to... kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. Use a stereo RCA phono cable as shown. About the WMA9 Pro decoder VSX-515 model only This unit has an on the recorder. The example shows an analog connection to the...
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...both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which input you connected the component to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or...on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. Note 1 If your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the DIGITAL...
...both compatible) is progressive-scan video, which input you connected the component to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The Input Assign menu on this receiver. Use a stereo RCA phono cable for the audio connection and a standard RCA video or...on the recorder to the DVR/VCR AUDIO and VIDEO inputs on this receiver using an optical cable. Note 1 If your source and TV are compatible with progressive-scan video. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to the DIGITAL...
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...suitable means, to sound their best. Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you switch the unit on, the power may cause the receiver to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of external shocks such as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the ... achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Be sure all the bare speaker wire is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall...
...suitable means, to sound their best. Speaker placement diagrams The following ), but you switch the unit on, the power may cause the receiver to prevent possible interference, such as discoloration of external shocks such as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the ... achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers as shown below the TV so that the sound of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - Be sure all the bare speaker wire is localized at equal distances from the TV. • When placing speakers near a wall...
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... 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 - TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP...
... 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 - TUNING + STANDBY/ON PHONES 1 2 34 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER MULTI JOG ENTER DVD/LD DVD 5.1 TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME DOWN UP...
Owner's Manual
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... signals is detected. 2 When the STANDARD mode of the receiver is on, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding 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...
... signals is detected. 2 When the STANDARD mode of the receiver is on, this lights when a signal with surround back channel encoding 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...
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.... (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only) Lights to indicate decoding of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 36). 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set... ATT is used to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 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 ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Loudness listening (page 35). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX...
.... (Advanced Surround) Lights when one of the Advanced Surround modes has been selected. 15 WMA9 Pro (VSX-515 model only) Lights to indicate decoding of the analog input signal. 9 SLEEP Lights when the receiver is in sleep mode (page 36). 10 Tuner indicators / MONO Lights when the mono mode is set... ATT is used to indicate Pro Logic II decoding. 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 ). 5 VIR.SB Lights during Loudness listening (page 35). 19 EX Lights when a Dolby Digital Surround EX...
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... various surround modes (page 30). Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français 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 FM AM ...the effect and channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 31) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 32). TUNER EDIT (VSX-415 model only) Press to memorize and name a station for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 32). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. ADVANCED ...
... various surround modes (page 30). Controls and displays 04 English Deutsch Français 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 FM AM ...the effect and channel levels, as well as Dolby Pro Logic IIx Music (page 31) and Neo:6 Music parameters (page 32). TUNER EDIT (VSX-415 model only) Press to memorize and name a station for the most accurate reproduction of a source (page 32). MUTE Mutes/unmutes the sound. ADVANCED ...
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... with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to the start fast reverse scanning. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- If the signal is weak then switching to start fast forward scanning...to select an input signal (page 32). SIGNAL SELECT Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the receiver (page 40). It also displays TV menus. RETURN (VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround ...
... with the advanced surround modes (page 30). 6 SLEEP Use to the start fast reverse scanning. buttons can use these buttons to control a Pioneer DVD player connected to find radio frequencies (page 46) and the STATION +/- If the signal is weak then switching to start fast forward scanning...to select an input signal (page 32). SIGNAL SELECT Use to switch between auto stereo and mono reception of the receiver (page 40). It also displays TV menus. RETURN (VSX-515 model only) Confirm and exit the current menu screen. 9 /ENTER Use the arrow buttons when setting up the surround ...
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...channel (Extended mode) on your speaker setup and the type of source you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - If the Extended mode (page 33) is the Auto Surround feature. However, the options available will automatically be possible ... your system Important • Certain features explained in surround sound. Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to any source in this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you can listen to music sources • 2 PRO LOGIC - 5.1 channel surround sound Note 1 • ...
...channel (Extended mode) on your speaker setup and the type of source you connect headphones or select the multichannel analog inputs. 2 VSX-515 model only - If the Extended mode (page 33) is the Auto Surround feature. However, the options available will automatically be possible ... your system Important • Certain features explained in surround sound. Up to 5.1 channel sound, especially suited to any source in this , the receiver automatically detects what kind of source you can listen to music sources • 2 PRO LOGIC - 5.1 channel surround sound Note 1 • ...
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... suited to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on this . 2 • If you will automatically be selected. • VSX-515 model only - Simulates the relaxed environment of action, adding to the excitement by bringing background action to the forefront. • ADV. This ...RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode. • ADV. Depending on this , refer to music sources VSX-515 model...
... suited to Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) on this . 2 • If you will automatically be selected. • VSX-515 model only - Simulates the relaxed environment of action, adding to the excitement by bringing background action to the forefront. • ADV. This ...RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE/MD FM AM ADVANCED MIDNIGHT/ STANDARD SURROUND STEREO LOUDNESS • Press ADVANCED SURROUND repeatedly to select a listening mode. • ADV. Depending on this , refer to music sources VSX-515 model...
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...hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. The effect level can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.1 RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS TUNER 1 With '2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC' ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - This mode is applicable only when using a center speaker.) • DIMEN. - SURR (VSX-515 model only) - or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Panorama is adjustable between 0 and 7 (default : ...
...hear two-channel (stereo) signals as simulated multichannel surround sound. The effect level can adjust: Center Width, Dimension, and Panorama.1 RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS TUNER 1 With '2 Pro Logic IIx MUSIC' ...çais Italiano Nederlands Español Listening to your setup. • EX POWER (VSX-415 model only) - This mode is applicable only when using a center speaker.) • DIMEN. - SURR (VSX-515 model only) - or (VSX-515) by (VSX415) pressing EFFECT +/- Panorama is adjustable between 0 and 7 (default : ...
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...more on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you switch on this is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 3 • This receiver can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone...in stereo When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will hear the source through the options as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to switch between input signals.3 • Press SIGNAL SELECT to ...
...more on Midnight listening, Loudness, Dialog Enhancement (VSX-515 model only), or the Tone controls when DIRECT is only available when using a center speaker. 2 If you switch on this is selected, the receiver automatically switches to STEREO. 3 • This receiver can still use the Midnight, Loudness, and Tone...in stereo When you select STEREO or DIRECT, you will hear the source through the options as possible.2 • AUTO SURR. (VSX-515 model only) - With other digital signal formats, set the signal input to switch between input signals.3 • Press SIGNAL SELECT to ...
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...or you can 't hear the surround back channel with headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT mode, the AUTO SURR. ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for 5.1 encoded material) • EXT. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will... the Extended mode off).1 • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO - Maximum 5.1 playback Type of source Standard Extended mode Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic...
...or you can 't hear the surround back channel with headphones, the STEREO / DIRECT mode, the AUTO SURR. ON You can have the receiver automatically use 6.1 decoding for 6.1 encoded sources (for 5.1 encoded material) • EXT. With 5.1 encoded sources, a surround back channel will... the Extended mode off).1 • Press EXTENDED MODE (front panel) to your system 05 Using the surround back channel (Extended mode) VSX-515 model only • Default setting: EXT. AUTO - Maximum 5.1 playback Type of source Standard Extended mode Multichannel Stereo sources sources 2 Pro Logic...
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...; You can 't use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the Speaker setting on page 38 is switched off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-515 model only) have the receiver only apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES (VSB AUTO).1 The table indicates when you will hear...source Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo source; Sometimes the material may sound better in Speaker setting on 5.1 encoded material) • VSB AUTO - (VSX-515 model only) Virtual Surround Back is set to the virtual surround back channel. 34 En In this case you can choose to listen to 6.1 encoded sources...
...; You can 't use the Virtual Surround Back mode if the Speaker setting on page 38 is switched off (VSB OFF) or (VSX-515 model only) have the receiver only apply this effect to 6.1 encoded sources like Dolby Digital EX or DTS-ES (VSB AUTO).1 The table indicates when you will hear...source Dolby Digital/DTS encoded stereo source; Sometimes the material may sound better in Speaker setting on 5.1 encoded material) • VSB AUTO - (VSX-515 model only) Virtual Surround Back is set to the virtual surround back channel. 34 En In this case you can choose to listen to 6.1 encoded sources...
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.../STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you are used to adjust. DIRECT will switch to the volume at low volume levels. RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS ...what you want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE...
.../STATION TUNER EDIT TONE QUICK SETUP SYSTEM SETUP MULTI JOG * Illustration shows the VSX-515 model 1 Press TONE to select the frequency you are used to adjust. DIRECT will switch to the volume at low volume levels. RECEIVER CONTROL VOLUME EFFECT/CH SEL LEVEL MUTE SIGNAL TUNER DIALOG E SELECT EDIT CLASS ...what you want to adjust the bass or treble using the front panel tone control.2 AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL RECEIVER VSX-515 MULTI JOG ENTER CD-R/TAPE/MD FM AM MASTER VOLUME RECEIVER SLEEP FL DIMMER INPUT ATT INPUT SELECTOR DVD/LD DVD 5.1CH TV/SAT DVR/VCR CD-R/ CD TAPE...
