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...-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 event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and 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...
...-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 event of an insurance claim such as loss or theft. • Receive free ...tips, updates and 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...
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Replacement and mounting of this Pioneer product. D1-4-2-1_En CAUTION - POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE ... removal. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. However, there is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly disposed of time (for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Canadian ICES-003. D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with...
Replacement and mounting of this Pioneer product. D1-4-2-1_En CAUTION - POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE ... removal. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THIS EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. However, there is encouraged to try to radio or television reception, which the receiver is properly disposed of time (for a Class B digital device, pursuant to comply with Canadian ICES-003. D8-10-1-2_En This Class B digital apparatus complies with...
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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... 35 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 38 Front ...
... 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... 35 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 38 Front ...
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...TEUDNIETR EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in direct sunlight - .... • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - in places that have different voltages. in damp or wet areas - Before you start 01 English Deutsch Franç...
...TEUDNIETR EXMTEONDDEED DVR/VCR ACOEUQSTIC TONE SQEUTICUKP SSYESTTUEPM VIDEO RETURN 30 CD CD-R/TAPE/MD S-VIDEO VIDEO TUNER AUDIO/VIDEO MULTI-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER VSX-915 ENTER MULTI JOG AUX MVOALSUTMERE DOWN UP 23 ft (7m) Important Incorrect use of batteries may result in direct sunlight - .... • When disposing of used batteries, please comply with the sound. - near a device that is emitting infrared rays. • The receiver is vibration or other movement - in places that have different voltages. in damp or wet areas - Before you start 01 English Deutsch Franç...
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... using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you 're in the middle of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . This is what creates a surround sound effect and...
... using stereo equipment to listen to music, but may not be used to home theater systems that give you 're in the middle of the receiver. This receiver will automatically decode Dolby Digital, DTS, or Dolby Surround DVD-Video discs, according to the use . This is what creates a surround sound effect and...
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... MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En Be sure to complete all . You can simply leave the receiver in no time at all connections before connecting this with the following quick setup guide, you... 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-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below. 2 Hook up your system hooked up for surround...
... MONITOR MANUAL OUT SUB WOOFER PREOUT R SURROUND L Video cord * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the VSX-415 are the same. 7 En Be sure to complete all . You can simply leave the receiver in no time at all connections before connecting this with the following quick setup guide, you... 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-515 see The Input Assign menu on your DVD player to the receiver using the jacks shown below. 2 Hook up your system hooked up for surround...
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...and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with an impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the ...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 have as shown. 8 En A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you are...the speakers. If you connect the speaker on the right to large. • VSX-515 only -
...and negative (+/-) terminals on the receiver match those on the left to the left channel (-) terminal as shown below.1 The receiver will work with an impedance of speakers is shown here (six speakers for the VSX-415, and eight for the ...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 have as shown. 8 En A complete setup of less than 8Ω). Make sure you are...the speakers. If you connect the speaker on the right to large. • VSX-515 only -
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.../ 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) if you...this .1 See also Choosing your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on this . 5 minute guide 02 Front ...
.../ 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) if you...this .1 See also Choosing your system on page 29 for more on page 41 (VSX-515) for more setup options. Use the MULTI JOG dial to select and ENTER to your receiver setup on page 37 (VSX-415) or The System Setup menu on this . 5 minute guide 02 Front ...
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...want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your system up and running with just a few button presses. 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 ...1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, 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...
...want to make more specific settings, refer to Choosing your system up and running with just a few button presses. 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 ...1ch If a subwoofer wasn't detected in step 2, 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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Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. The color signal of ...
Standard RCA video cable Component video cables (VSX-515 only) Use component video cables to bend the cables over the top of this receiver.1 Important • Before making or changing any connections, switch off the power and disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet. The color signal of ...
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... V D 5.1CH REC 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 how to connect it to make analog recordings from your TV to the TV/SAT...input on your TV. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 2 This connection will allow you to...
... V D 5.1CH REC 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 how to connect it to make analog recordings from your TV to the TV/SAT...input on your TV. Use a coaxial digital audio cable for more on this. 4 VSX-515 model only - Connecting up the receiver you'll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the player to (for the VSX-415 see The Input Assign menu on page 44). 2 This connection will allow you to...
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... one of so-called `set-top boxes'. However, 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 VSX-515 see page 36). 2 If you've already connected your set-top box doesn't have... / 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 you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 44...
... one of so-called `set-top boxes'. However, 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 VSX-515 see page 36). 2 If you've already connected your set-top box doesn't have... / 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 you'll need to tell the receiver which input you can only be used when DVD 5.1 ch is selected (see The Input Assign menu on page 44...
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...PREOUT 1 2 3 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 the CD-R/TAPE/MD...recorder or other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. You'll need to make this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. The example shows an analog connection to /from a digital component. Note 1 Note that ...
...PREOUT 1 2 3 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 the CD-R/TAPE/MD...recorder or other audio components The number and kind of connections depends on the kind of spare audio inputs on this receiver. You'll need to make this connection for the VSX-415 are the same. The example shows an analog connection to /from a digital component. Note 1 Note that ...
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must be able to composite video. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to ... tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. A further advantage (if your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The ... OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the video connection. 3 If your source and TV are the same.
must be able to composite video. Using the component video jacks VSX-515 model only Component video should deliver superior picture quality when compared to ... tell the receiver which delivers a very stable, flicker-free picture. A further advantage (if your video component has a digital audio output, connect it to (for the VSX-415 see Digital input settings on page 40 and for the VSX-515 see The ... OUT R IN L REC AUDIO IN VIDEO IN VCR, DVR, LD player, etc. * The illustration shows the VSX-515, but connections for the video connection. 3 If your source and TV are the same.
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... En TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs... on your TV connected to this receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you 've connected. This only needs ...
... En TV See Assigning the component video inputs on page 44). 3 Connect the COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks on this receiver to the component video inputs on this receiver's COMPONENT VIDEO MONITOR OUT jacks. 1 Connect the component video outputs of your source to a set of component video inputs... on your TV connected to this receiver. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español Connecting up 03 Important • If you connect any source component to the receiver using a component video input, you 've connected. This only needs ...
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... shown below ). F connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Always make sure that gives good reception. Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector... DVD 5.1CH INPUT S RF P E A K E R S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
... shown below ). F connector FM UNBAL 75 Ω AM LOOP ANTENNA To improve AM reception Connect a 15-18 foot length of vinyl-coated wire to the receiver. Always make sure that gives good reception. Antenna snap connectors Twist the exposed wire strands together and insert into the hole, then snap the connector... DVD 5.1CH INPUT S RF P E A K E R S FM wire antenna Connect the FM wire antenna and fully extend vertically along a window frame or another suitable place that the receiver is switched off and unplugged from the wall outlet before making or changing any connections.
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... R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers...below . If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 38) to large. The receiver will vary. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use with a wireless speaker system. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español ...
... R L SURROUND DVD 5.1CH INPUT FRONT SPEAKER RL CENTER SPEAKER SURROUND SPEAKERS RL L R SURROUND PREOUT Powered subwoofer SW INPUT 1 2 10mm or ª · VSX-415 AC OUTLET The SURROUND PREOUT terminal is intended for more details on connecting up 03 Connecting the speakers...below . If you're not using a subwoofer, change the front speaker setting (see Switching the speaker impedance on page 38) to large. The receiver will vary. Simply connect the speakers you plan to use with a wireless speaker system. English Deutsch Français Italiano Nederlands Español ...
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... 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. ...receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on page 51 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515...
... 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. ...receiver match those on the speakers.1 You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between 6-16Ω (please see Speaker setting on page 51 if you 're not using at least three speakers is recommended, and a complete setup is shown below . 03 Connecting up Connecting the speakers (VSX-515...
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...such as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to sound their best. Hints on stands to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following ...illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - If any of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord. others should also follow...
...such as a safety measure. Use good quality speaker wire to connect the speakers to sound their best. Hints on stands to the receiver. Doing so can weaken the surround sound effect. • To achieve the best possible surround sound, install your speakers (following ...illustrations show 6.1 and 7.1 channel speaker setups.1 3-D view of 6.1 channel speaker setup Note 1 VSX-415 model only - If any of electric shock when connecting or disconnecting the speaker cables, disconnect the power cord. others should also follow...
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...of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Listening position . 22 En This can also cause the receiver to the AC outlet. when on 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 - see Using the Advanced surround ...
...of connected equipment should not exceed 100 W (0.8 A). • This unit should not be disconnected by the receiver's power switch. Listening position . 22 En This can also cause the receiver to the AC outlet. when on 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 - see Using the Advanced surround ...